Feb. 21, 2003

CONTACT: Gordon Ovenshine (724) 738-4854;  e-mail: gordon.ovenshine@sru.edu

OPEN HOUSE TO HIGHLIGHT PROGRAMS OFFERED FOR CERTIFIED TEACHERS AT SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY’S NORTH HILLS CENTER

           SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – A Principalship Certification Program for teachers and severalother post-baccalaureate programs will be the focus of an open house for the public from 4 to 6 p.m.March 20 at Slippery Rock University’s North Hills Center, Route 910 in Wexford.

            Classes begin in the summer and can be completed in one year, entirely at the North Hills Center.

           Programs include the environmental education certificate, reading specialist certificate, educational supervision/special education and the principalship certificate. Each program is for certified teachers.

           Administrators will be on hand to discuss the programs. Programs are for professionals, thoseseeking to advance their careers. Classes are held in the evening, with the latest technology, includingPowerPoint and computer labs available.

            An elementary education certification and masters in English professional writing are ongoing atthe North Hills Center.

           For more information, contact the North Hills Center, Waterfront Corporate Park Suite, 724-933-8165.

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