The Professional Development Workshops & Institutes work closely with local school
districts in Maryland and Virginia to keep abreast of the newest certification requirements
in order to ensure that the courses offered meet the needs of educators.   However, it is
the student’s responsibility to consult with appropriate representatives from their
school system or employer to verify that Workshop credits will meet their specific requirements.   

PLEASE NOTE THAT PDWI COURSES ARE NOT ACCEPTED
BY DCPS FOR PROVISIONAL OR INTITIAL CERTIFICATION.

Our courses are taught by experienced and highly qualified "master teachers" who are
experts in their fields, and possess both theoretical and practical educational experience.
Our classes offer participants a chance to explore current educational challenges and
issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.  Classes are open to professional of all
disciplines, and emphasize active participation and dialogue in a framework that combines practical concerns and a theoretical base. Using a variety of teaching methods which
may include in-class lecture and discussion, field trips, guided research activities, or
independent learning activities, PDWI classes provide opportunities for communication
and collaboration between professionals in an open, collegial environment.

The Professional Development Workshops and Institutes offer courses in the areas of: Administration; Counseling; English as a Second Language/Foreign Language;
Assessment; Classroom Management; Curriculum Development; DC History; Human
Development; Instructional Technology; Math: Methodology; Reading; Teaching
Methodology for Math; Teaching Methodology for Science; and Special Education. 
We also offer a Praxis II (ESOL) Preparation course.  The Praxis Prep course is offered
as a courtesy to our students and is not for credit.

Registration counseling is available on an "as needed basis".  For questions regarding course selection or meeting certification requirements, please contact Dr. Shevlin or Dr. Edwards. 
For additional information regarding meeting master's degree requirements, or Catholic University Masters or Doctoral Degree programs, please contact Dr. Shevlin.

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