March 2008 — News
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PBS Launches Professional Development for PreK Literacy
"We received tremendous feedback from the child care providers who participated in the pilot," said Rob Lippincott, PBS senior vice president of education, in a statement released this week. "The course not only met its educational goals, but the participants' level of enthusiasm about the course, and their interest in pursuing further online professional development in early reading, was incredibly high."
The course includes guided instruction, video examples, online interactive content, and various activities. PBS stations in 10 DMAs are providing course offerings in conjunction with the program (Baltimore, MD; Oakland/San Francisco, CA; Toledo, OH; San Antonio, TX; Jackson, MS; Birmingham, AL; Carbondale, IL; State College, PA; San Diego, CA; and Buffalo, NY).
The first 12-hour course is available now through PBS TeacherLine for $129. The second course is expected in June, and the third is expected in September. Further information can be found at PBS Teacherline's site.
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