Award-Winning KDS Announces New Online Courses For K-12 Educators
New York-based professional development provider combines world-renowned education experts with new, timely course offerings
NEW YORK, June 8, 2009 — Knowledge Delivery Systems (KDS), an innovative provider of online professional development courses designed for K-12 educators, announces two new online courses that respond to the evolving needs of educators nationwide. The new self-paced online courses are designed for K-12 educators and can be applied for continuing education, salary advancement and recertification and graduate credit programs.
"As education moves into the digital age, KDS is moving with it, " said Thomas Gilbert, founder of KDS. "We allow educators the access to online information in a format they want most, web-delivered video content. "
Now available, KDS is pleased to offer the new ELL (English Language Learners) course. The online course was developed by Elizabeth Jiménez, author of over 25 textbooks for Pre-K-12 English Language Learners and a highly sought-after keynote speaker, coach and professional developer. The course is designed to teach educators how best to deliver academic content in the classroom so that English Language Learners meet grade level content and proficiency standards.
Another original course, entitled Differentiation and Assessment for Middle School is now available. Created in conjunction with author and education consultant, Rick Wormeli, the curriculum addresses the need for educators to meet state standards and prepare students for testing while offering instruction tailored to each student's individual learning style.
Founded in 2004, KDS began providing the education community with online learning resources for both professional development and continuing education. Utilizing an award winning eLearning platform, KDS facilitates web-based access around-the-clock.
Setting them apart from other providers, all KDS courses are designed by an extensive list of world-renowned education experts including: Jay McTighe, Carol Ann Tomlinson, Susan Winebrenner, Clifton Taulbert and Todd Whitaker. These professionals combine a wealth of knowledge, industry experience and passion to create innovative courses that address today's most relevant education issues and trends.
Recently, KDS received two industry awards recognizing both their software and professional development resources. The honors included the Software & Information Industry Association's 2009 CODiE Award for Best Professional Development Solution and the 2009 ScholasticAdministrator'sBest in Tech designation.
For more information on KDS's unique online professional development offerings please visit www.kdsi.org.
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