FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2005

CONTACT: Steve Dolan
(619) 594-5664
sdolan@mail.sdsu.edu

SAN DIEGO, Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - The San Diego Association of African American Educators (AAAE), in conjunction with San Diego State University's College of Education, is offering a new certificate program in Effectively Teaching African American Students, beginning Feb. 4.

This 12-unit program offered through SDSU's College of Extended Studies is designed to help teachers effectively teach African American students by giving them the tools to meet the unique needs of students. The curriculum integrates research on what works in urban low achieving classrooms with customized strategies for teachers to use in the classroom.

The program consists of both classroom and field project courses and mixes theory with practical hands-on applications. Instructors who teach the courses are professional educators who demonstrate expertise in their respective fields and have been approved by SDSU's College of Education.

Units earned from the courses are designed to:

• meet the needs of educators who wish to develop or continue the study of a current topic
• apply toward the completion of 150 clock hours for credential renewal

Teachers must consult their district office for approvals prior to enrolling in the program.

For more information, call (619) 594-4279 or visit www.NeverStopLearning.net.

SDSU's College of Extended Studies offers a wide variety of lifelong learning classes, seminars, and certificate programs. Career advancement courses are offered in many areas of management, leadership, and quality improvement while self-enrichment courses range from astronomy to web design. Additionally, the College offers over 30 certificate programs, online courses, and many other learning opportunities. To register or for more information, call (619) 594-5152 or log on to www.NeverStopLearning.net.