Training offered to faculty for instructional needs of diverse learners

SUNY Fredonia’s Project BRIDGE (Bringing Resources to Incorporate Development in General Education) program, formed following the receipt of a U.S. Department of Education grant, is collaborating with the Professional Development Center (PDC) to offer campus-wide training sessions promoting how learning is accomplished among a diverse student population.

The first session will be held on Wednesday, May 13 at 9 a.m. in the Alumni House. Faculty and students are welcomed to attend to learn and help raise awareness of SUNY Fredonia’s diversity goals.

The Project BRIDGE grant was awarded to SUNY Fredonia to assist faculty, teachers and administrators in addressing the learning and instructional needs of diverse learners. The main focus of the grant is on English language learners, but Project BRIDGE incorporates instructional training that is based on the best practices appropriate for all learners.

SUNY Fredonia’s PDC strives to meet the professional development needs of all campus employees. The center coordinates and provides educational opportunities for faculty and staff at various stages in their careers. Its goal is to provide a centralized location for collecting and disseminating information about professional development opportunities taking place on and off campus.

Together the PDC and Project PRIDGE can identify strategic areas on campus, such as student learning and diversity, and help it seek further growth to provide a better quality education to its students.
SUNY Fredonia’s training sessions will be presented by Pearson Learning Systems national trainer Karen Robinson and based on the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) model.
For more information, email Cynthia Jonsson or call her at 716-673-4726.