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the leader in educational professional development, PBS
TeacherLine New York provides all the flexibility of Internet-based
courses, plus a host of other advantages you can't find
anywhere else. |
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UNPARALLED CHOICE
PBS
TeacherLine New York offers over 90 quality courses
across multiple subject areas, including reading/language
arts, mathematics, science, instructional strategies,
and instructional technology. |
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LEADING-EDGE CURRICULA
We
develop our courses in conjunction with some of the
foremost experts in education, like Heidi Hayes Jacobs,
a recognized specialist in curriculum mapping. We also
collaborate with the ISTE, NCTM, NCTE and other respected
organizations. |
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APPLICABILITY
You'll
gain practical knowledge and skills that will make an
immediate impact in your classroom. Further, PBS TeacherLine
New York courses align with state and national subject
matter standards. |
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ALIGNMENT WITH NCLB
PBS
TeacherLine New York courses meet and surpass the heightened
requirements for professional development in the No
Child Left Behind legislation. |
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EXPERT FACILITATORS
Thanks
to rigorous training, our facilitators – all educators
and content specialists – ensure discussions are relevant,
assignments are clear and feedback is meaningful. |
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A VERSATILE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Created
with multiple learning styles in mind, PBS TeacherLine
features not only reading and writing assignments, but
also video and interactive technologies that make learning
come alive. |
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FUN, COLLABORATIVE ATMOSPHERE
You'll
join a vibrant community of learners where you'll share
experiences, insights and camaraderie with other educators. |
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EXCEPTIONAL SUPPORT
Thanks
to our responsive facilitators and help desk staff,
even learners taking their first Internet-based course
praise PBS TeacherLine for being extremely user-friendly.
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
With
PBS TeacherLine New York , you can quickly and cost-effectively
earn continuing education units, professional development
points and graduate credit. You can gain recognition
for classroom technology integration through the PBS
TeacherLine/ISTE Certificate of Proficiency Capstone
Program. |
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Each
PBS TeacherLine course is run over a six week period
of time and takes between 15-30 hours to complete. The
courses take place online with a facilitator in charge
of the material and discussions. The class consists
of 10 to 25 fellow educators from around your area,
the state or even the nation.
The
PBS TeacherLine course catalog has over 90 courses to
choose from and any course may be requested by a district.
For more information about this or any of these courses
please call (716) 845-7000 ext. 373. |
