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Virtual Education Conference Offers Strategies for Drop-Out Prevention and Credit Recovery for Middle and High SchoolPearson's Free Back-to-School Session Provides On-demand Workshops, Resources for Educators with the Click of a MouseShareChandler, AZ, August 12, 2009 — Responding to tight education budgets and a growing interest in proven approaches to dropout prevention and credit recovery, the education and technology company Pearson today announced the launch of its proactive recovery session of the National Education Reinvention Virtual Conference. With the average national dropout rate reaching 30 percent, Pearson’s online conference offers educators the opportunity to learn about proactive recovery and dropout prevention strategies for middle and high school that can improve student success.
“With our online conference, we are offering educators around the country a free, engaging and interactive way to gather valuable information on the latest, proven strategies for keeping students on track to meet learning goals and lowering the dropout rate,” said Pearson digital president Bob Roliardi. Educators will have on-demand access to traditional conference elements: expert speakers, an exhibit hall and the opportunity to network through a chat lounge, but without travel costs or registration fees. A certificate of completion also is available for those educators needing continuing education credits. These resources will be available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week through October 9, 2009. Virtual conference webinar sessions from education experts, podcasts from former Pearson students and videos from current customers will offer practical strategies and inspiring stories. A complete agenda for the conference can be found at this link: http://www.pearsonschool.com/index.cfm?locator=PSZePj. In the virtual exhibit hall, conference attendees can engage with Pearson’s digital solutions and services, access demonstrations, and learn how these products are already helping schools throughout the nation use their stimulus investment to improve student achievement and teacher effectiveness. Solutions to be showcased include:
The proactive recovery session of Pearson’s virtual conference also includes a press room where teachers, administrators and supervisors can find the latest news about the conference, including a special offer for free on-demand professional development training. The conference continues through October 9, 2009. To register free-of-charge and attend the National Education Reinvention Virtual Conference, visit www.pearsonschool.com/vcon2009. To learn more, contact a Pearson representative or visit www.PearsonSchool.com/digital. About PearsonPearson (NYSE:PSO), the global leader in education and education technology, reaches and engages today’s digital natives with effective and personalized learning, as well as dedicated professional development for their teachers. This commitment is demonstrated in the company’s investment in innovative print and digital education materials for preK through college, student information systems and learning management systems, teacher professional development, career certification programs, and testing and assessment products that set the standard for the industry. The company’s respected brands include Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall, Addison Wesley, Benjamin Cummings, PEMSolutions, Stanford 10, SuccessNet, MyLabs, PowerSchool, SuccessMaker and many others. Pearson’s comprehensive offerings help inform targeted instruction and intervention so that success is within reach of every student at every level of education. Pearson’s commitment to education for all is supported by the global philanthropic initiatives of the Pearson Foundation. Pearson’s other primary businesses include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group. For more information, go to www.pearson.com.Contact:Stacy Skelly | |
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