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I would like to introduce you to the Knowledge Delivery System Classroom (KDS), which is a comprehensive library of online professional development programs for middle level educators.  As teachers, administrators and staff developers are increasingly moving toward the internet as a resource for professional development and training, PMSA has partnered with KDS to

offer our membership, an online platform and content library to best meet your needs.

 

This system is currently being used throughout the country by school districts, state boards of education, universities and graduate schools.

 

The KDS’s delivery platform is easy to use, the content is current and the presentations are stimulating.  It incorporates video clips with synchronized PowerPoint slides, reference materials and with the availability of discussion boards makes this means of professional development highly interactive.

 

KDS Library has the best online collection of nationally recognized educational leaders.  Couple this with a robust schedule of webcasts that will allow the users live interactions with nationally recognized speakers makes this a unique and affordable staff development tool.

 

PMSA is committed to ensuring that we offer to our membership the state of art opportunities for professional growth.

 

The cost of this benefit is $40 for 8 online programs equivalent to 16 hours professional development.  The normal cost $40 per course or $240 for 8 courses.  This is a savings of $200 or 84%.

 

To preview visit www.kdsi.org/PMSA or call (800) 728-0032.

 

Other benefits that PMSA is negotiating for its members are: Identity Theft Shield and Long-term Care.  Information will be forwarded to the membership as soon as final agreements are made.

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