Tweet Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Portland, OR, Sept 13, 2011 –Sublime LearningTM, award‐winning provider of professional development products and services focused on meeting K‐12 instructional goals through the effective use of technology, has been selected to offer ongoing support for the Special Education Department in the 8th largest school district in the nation.

Sublime Learning’s award‐winning libraries (eTeachablesTM for Visual Learning and Inquiry-Based Learning for Interactive Whiteboards) offer Philadelphia’s special education department easy to use, high quality, online professional development videos that focus on integrating software and hardware already widely available district. The in the multi‐year subscription includes:

• The eTeachablesTM for Visual Learning library that moves Inspiration® and Kidspiration® to new heights, modeling the application of proven strategies for stronger teaching with technology.

• The Inquiry-Based Learning for Interactive Whiteboards (IWB) library, which supports instruction around key questions or themes to offer educators timely, problem‐based K‐8 teaching strategies.

“We see the great benefit of the cost effective, easy and engaging eTeachable libraries as our teachers work to differentiate instruction for our students,” states Russell Washington, Special Education Training Coordinator. Also on the team are Linda Williams, Renay Boyce and Joyce Duke. They agree, “Our teachers are experts at designing engaging lessons and activities with clear objectives for each student, and Sublime Learning supports that with just‐in‐time resources that help educators better integrate technology into their lessons.”

General and differentiated instruction strategies are incorporated into each professional development video, with downloadable and customizable template, Flipchart or Notebook files for classroom use. These tools support educators’ use of technology to utilize existing software and IWB equipment to their fullest while also increasing teacher capacity within the classroom.

“It is such an honor to work with Russell Washington and Philadelphia’s Special Education Department because we believe that through informing and empowering educators to teach effectively with technology, more students will have the opportunity to participate in personalized learning experiences,” stated Jonathan Mann, CEO, Sublime Learning. “Toward that end, we’re committed to helping Philadelphia get the most out of their existing technology so they can deliver transformational teaching that engages students and improves performance.”

About Sublime Learning

Sublime Learning delivers professional development focused on empowering teachers to use technology more effectively to meet K‐12 instructional goals. Integrating professional learning best practices and effective teaching strategies, Sublime offers just‐in‐time eTeachables, in‐ depth seminar bundles and a portal to manage teacher learning resources.

To find out more, contact Jonathan Mann (jonathan@sublimelearning.com) or visit www.SublimeLearning.com