Registration is now open for Effective Teacher Training, a required course for teaching and substituting in some North Carolina public school systems, including Buncombe County and Asheville public schools. The course, offered by UNC Asheville's Professional Education Program, will be held on the UNC Asheville campus.

"The Effective Teacher Training courses are in such high demand that we added this additional class to our schedule in response to requests from the community," said Nancy Williams, UNC Asheville Professional Education Programs Coordinator.

Effective Teacher Training will cover a wide variety of subject areas, including North Carolina public school policy and course of study, behavior management, substitute packets, emergency procedures and legal issues. The course may qualify for renewal certification credit for teachers who receive prior approval by their school districts or for the No Child Left Behind Act.

The class will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. on Fridays, March 13 and March 20. On Saturdays, March 14 and March 21, the class will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $75 plus textbook, which is available in the UNC Asheville 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 UNC Asheville's Professional Education Program at 828/250-2353 or email nwilliam@unca.edu.