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May 9, 2007

CONTACT: Bob Wells
(706) 542-6692 or (800) 325-2090
Bob.Wells@georgiacenter.uga.edu
UGA launches two new online professional development courses for educators
Athens, GA - (May 9, 2007) - The Department of Certificate Programs at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education, in partnership with the UGA Department of Special Education - College of Education, is offering two new online courses: Building Fluency in Basic Skills and Post-School Transition for Students with Learning Difficulties. These open enrollment courses are specifically for K-12 general or special education educators seeking Professional Learning Units (PLUs).

The two new courses offer practical solutions to everyday classroom experiences. Once enrolled, students will have up to 30 days to complete each course, and will earn 1 PLU per course. In addition to the new courses, there are three current courses, Managing Difficult Kids in General Education Classes, Classroom Structure: Alleviating Behavior Problems, and Alternative Assessment Practices for the General Education Classroom, also accepting enrollment.

For more information, including learning objectives and other details, or to register, please contact Bob Wells at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel at (706) 542-6692, (800) 325-2090 or e-mail Bob.Wells@georgiacenter.uga.edu. Course information is also available at http://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/is/coe.

The Georgia Center, celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2007, is a unit of the University of Georgia's Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach. The Center provides innovative lifelong learning opportunities through its continuing education programs. On UGA's campus, the Georgia Center includes a full-service hotel with 200 rooms and suites, restaurants, ballroom, conference rooms, auditoriums, a fitness center, and computer labs — all under one roof. For more information, go to www.georgiacenter.uga.edu.



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