UNCA Offers Required Teachers' Course

Registration is now open for two sessions of "Effective Teacher Training," a required course for teaching and substituting in some North Carolina public school systems, including Buncombe County and Asheville City public schools. The classes are offered through UNC Asheville’s Continuing and Professional Education Department and will meet on the UNCA campus.

"Effective Teacher Training" will cover a wide variety of subject areas, including North Carolina public school policy and course of study, behavior management, sub packets, emergency procedures and legal issues. The course may qualify for renewal certification credit for teachers who receive prior approval by their school districts.

The first class will meet from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on four consecutive Saturdays from April 17-May 8. The second session will meet from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on four consecutive Saturdays from May 22-June 12. Cost is $60 plus textbook, which is available at the UNCA bookstore. Participants will receive a certificate of completion. Three continuing education credits are available with a $15 processing fee due with a completed form at the end of the class.

Class size is limited. Early registration is suggested.

For more information or to register, call UNCA’s Special Academic Programs Office at 828/251-6558.

Media Contacts:

• Dr. Brian Butler, UNCA Assistant Professor of Philosophy, 828/251-6272
• Jill Yarnall, UNCA Public Information Assistant Director, 828/251-6526