Testimonials, KDS

Testimonials from Chicago Lane Credit Programs (Spring 2006):

Enjoyable and Informative!
"I enjoyed the class, it was very informative. I will promote it to other teachers!"
-Calvin H., Chicago Public Schools (Best High School, Technology Coordinator)

Testimonials from NYC P-Credit Programs (Spring 2006):

Eye-opening courses!
"The courses offered by KDSI on Classroom Management and Differentiated Instruction were truly an eye-opener. I learned more from these coursed than I ever did sitting through my Masters program."
-Pamela C., NYC Public Schools (I.S. 318, Special Education Crisis Intervention Teacher, Grades 6-8)

Informative & Convenient!
"I'd just like to say thank you for the courses you offered. They were very informative and convenient to do."
-Sarah W., NYC Public Schools (PS 192 Brooklyn, Second Grade Teacher)

Already recommending these courses to colleagues!
"KDS courses are wonderful - I have already recommended them to colleagues. The presenters are extremely knowledgeable about the content and the topics are quite useful in my daily teaching."
-Margaret B., NYC Public Schools (PS 59 Brooklyn, Science Teacher, Grades K-5)

A very convenient means towards salary increase credit!
"The lectures are very informative and the pre-questions are a great way to set up for learning the objectives. These courses are a very convenient and wonderful way to get your salary credit, learn more, and continue with your professional development - spoken from a true teacher!"
-Melissa I., New York City Public Schools, (PS 8, Teacher)

Great Courses, Great Presenters!
"I can honestly say that I enjoyed taking these online courses. The subject matter was right on target for teaching in today's world. The presenters were so interesting - definitely not boring. They offered so many well planned techniques and strategies. I've tried many of these techniques quite successfully in my Kindergarten Class. They are enjoyed by the students and make their learning experiences fun and challenging.

Looking forward to taking more online courses with KDS."
-Fran M., NYC Public Schools (P.S. 153 Q)

Productive & Informative!
"I'm very happy with the courses. I find the lectures very productive and very informative, especially those based on "Differentiated Instruction" and "Multiple Intelligences." The methods taught are very important - they really help a lot when you teach in a very diverse community."
-Nas H., NYC Public Schools (Special Education Teacher, Grades 7, 8)

Implement practical strategies right away!
"I'm very excited about this course that I'm taking. I am learning a lot and I will put into practice all these strategies and techniques with my students."
-Maria S., New York City Public Schools, (Home Instruction School, Special Education Teacher K-9)

Easy-to-use Technology!
"These materials are really high-quality, and I enjoy working from home. The technology is wonderful, I haven't had any problems at all-everything works very smoothly!"
-Michelle V., New York City Public Schools, (PS 171Q, 4th Grade Special Education Teacher)

An unparalleled learning experience!
"I learned more in a few weeks at my own pace than I had in 16 years of teaching. Twenty lectures later and I am a new teacher armed with new knowledge and insights."
-Luci H., New York City Public Schools, (PS/IS 104, 5th Grade Teacher)

Freedom at last!
"I am enjoying the freedom that these online courses offer me. I have recommended KDS to many of my coworkers. I will definitely be with you again next semester. Thank you so much for offering this option."
-Lori M., NYC Public Schools (PS 373R, Special Education K-6, Speech & Language Therapy)

Effective and Informative Courses!
"I found these courses to be very effective and informative. The courses provide strategies that you can actually use in your classroom. I've been teaching for nine years, and I was really impressed with the different ways to implement Differentiated Instruction in my class. Taking this class has really helped me a lot!"
-Natasha L., NYC Public Schools (MS 246 Brooklyn, 7th Grade Collaborative Team Teacher, Literacy)

Useful Educational Courses for the "Masters +30"
"Knowledge Delivery Systems courses were very useful, easy to listen to, and are relevant to what I do in the classroom on a daily basis.

I would recommend KDS to colleagues working on '30 above'."
-Lisa P., NYC Public Schools (PS 17 Queens, Elementary School Teacher)

A Teacher's Life Made Easier!
"I am really enjoying this way of doing the courses online. I wish I had known of this before, it makes life so much easier!

Thank you for all your help and time. Keep up the great work as well as the great site!! :)"
-Linda B., NYC Public Schools (PS 209 Brooklyn, 6th Grade Teacher)

Enjoyable "real life" lectures!
"I am enjoying all the lectures. They are so interesting, helpful, and at times make me laugh!

Seriously, I wish someone would have told me sooner how "real life" these courses are! I've sat in actual classrooms that were less interesting and the time dragged on! I feel like these instructors are right in front of me in a classroom and their lectures fly by so quickly that I do not even realize I have been listening for over an hour! I even purchased some of the books mentioned by the instructors and am looking forward to reading them!

I would certainly like to take other courses in the future.

Thank you!"
-Celeste C., NYC Public Schools (PS 18R)

Engaging speakers & worthwhile coursework!
"When the guys in the department were talking about the P-Credit Program, I told them how good the KDS online courses were.

I just finished two of your courses, [and] I liked them a lot. Rick Wormeli was awesome--I enjoyed all of his presentations.

I feel like I'm learning more this way then actually going to class. Will there be any other P-Credit courses offered through KDS in the near future before I look elsewhere for my remaining 15 credits?

Thanks for everything."
-Lou D., NYC Public Schools (Benjamin Cardozo High School)

Chock full of useful information and convenient!
"These courses were loaded with useful information. If you have a mailing list for future offerings, I'd like to be on it and share it with my colleagues.

I'm happy to promote the courses, as they are information-packed and convenient."
-Joan M., NYC Public Schools (Region 6 Mentor, New Teacher Induction)

Pertinent Topics, Accommodating Schedule!
"The topics of the courses are of great interest to me and the ability to self-pace is irresistable. I am quite interested in signing up for additional courses!

I am a Literacy Coach at P.S. 157x. Due to my position I am often probed for various classroom management strategies, as well as innovative ways for addressing the needs of students, particularly those who are struggling. Thus, the topics being offered by KDS will not only assist me in meeting the requirements for my second salary differential, but most importantly, equip me with a plethora of information which will augment the teaching abilities of the teachers with whom I work and thereby, enhance the learning experiences of our students."
-Opal B., NYC Public Schools (PS 157x, Literacy Coach)

Other Testimonials:

Using it already!
"We really enjoyed the speaker and I have already used some of his suggestions with my 6th graders."
-Mary N., Pennsylvania

Great Webcast
"We were all in agreement that the Webcast was awesome! We really liked the format and the information was interesting and helpful. We are already recruiting other people to join us for the [next session]"
-Joan A., New York

Well presented and beneficial
"Six members of my faculty and I registered for the Webcast.We derived a great deal of benefit from the information presented.It was practical and relevant and the ideas could be used immediately."
-Eileen M., Massachusetts

New twist on learning
"I enjoyed the program very much. I took lots of notes and had many current practices reinforced or given a new twist"
-Christine Y., North Carolina

An excellent tool
"GOOD JOB! An excellent tool for us all! I found the overall message that we are all literacy teachers a most welcome one."
-Linda H., Virginia

Great Speakers
".the speakers were great!"
-L. Childs, Virginia

Informative and easy
"the [KDSI] Webcast was very informative"
-Mary S., Virginia

Very good presenters
"the presenter was very good and [I] plan to participate in future Webcasts"
-Gloria P., Wisconsin

Exceeded my expectations
"The conference was wonderful! I was a little skeptical [at first], but Mr. Wormeli did an exceptional job."
-Jennifer W., Colorado

Useful/helpful
"Very well done.helpful ideas we tried the next day and had fun."
-Joan R., Georgia

Energizing speakers
"Carol Ann Tomlinson delivers on the promise. We were able to explore frameworks for planning and instructional strategies. The teams participating were energized by the entire program."
-Renaud B., Illinois

Affordable Professional Development
"The tremendous benefit of a KDSI Webcast is the opportunity to provide professional development on site for several faculty members at once Thank you for making it possible for our teachers to participate in current educational topics without the high expense of off-site workshops."
-Jean D., California