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WXXI Regional Adult Education Network, Finger Lakes Region

Highlights:

WXXI KIDS site: Go for Fun & Learning!

WXXI's EdVideo Online: Get Connected !

Over 100,000 15-24 year olds live in Monroe County and currently face the transition of leaving their childhood homes and schools to become successful and independent adults.
The project provides youth (15-24) the opportunity to learn about videography and to document their strengths and challenges transitioning into adulthood. Student videos are now available on the web. View videos Project Year 2008/2009 is focused on health and is funded in part by the Tauck Foundation.

Online Professional Development Courses for Teachers

PBS TeacherLine provides online professional development through facilitated courses, a supportive learning community and exemplary resources. Register for online courses or set-up a course section for your district teachers, professional association or pre-service classroom. Individuals or groups may register. For institutional purchases or to set-up your own district courses, contact: mfrench@wxxi.org

To register for next round of New York State Courses, go to http://teacherline.nylearns.org/

For more information and additional course sections: See PBS Teacherline: http://teacherline.pbs.org/teacherline/

Instructional Resources on Teen Suicide Prevention and Coping with Grief

Explore these 5 Great Web Sites for Tweens (9-12 year old kids). Downloadable educator's guides and informational posters are available for each site offering suggestions for connecting children with the richness of the 5 Web sites through projects and offline activities.

Ecological Empowerment: 
Helping Kids Help the Environment Toolkit

Try 60 Second Science for sticky, bubbly, colorful fun! Families of pre-K to 3rd grade will especially enjoy these activities. Learn More

Ready to Learn

The core of Ready To Learn is a full day of non-violent, commercial-free, educational children's television programming broadcast free of charge to every American household.

Ready To Learn also provides extensive outreach services to the local area. These services include workshops for parents, childcare providers and other early childhood professionals. Ready To Learn is funded by the Coporation for Public Broadcasting and Dalsy Marquis Jones Foundation.

Adult Education Programs

Find out to get your GED diploma and get prepared for the world of work

Earn college credits taking telecourses from home with area colleges.