Hands-on time for Students on teacher track

By Times Staff Writer
Published March 3, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY

Pasco-Hernando Community College students who are learning to become teachers will get some real-life experience in several Pasco schools starting this spring. Teacher candidates will get to work alongside experienced teachers at Cypress Elementary, Hudson Middle and River Ridge High schools under an agreement reached with the Pasco County School District last month. The teachers-in-training and their mentors will focus on identifying and meeting students' diverse learning needs, especially in the areas of reading, Exceptional Student Education and English for Speakers of Other Languages. The Educator Preparation Institute at PHCC provides alternative certification for people with bachelor's degrees who want to go into teaching. Classes for the next cohort of aspiring teachers begin April 2. For information call 1-877-TRY-PHCC or visit phcc.edu/epi.

Realtors hold 'green seminar'

The West Pasco Board of Realtors will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a "green seminar" from 10 a.m. to noon March 17. The public is invited to come and learn about the environmental and economic benefits of going green and how to achieve a healthier and more environmentally sustainable future. Meet a Florida green builder and see what's new in green features, talk with Florida Progress Energy representatives about their energy-saving devices and rebates, or chat with a local banker about green purchasing incentives. This free seminar will be at the West Pasco Board of Realtors, 5409 Sunset Road, New Port Richey. For information, call (727) 848-8507.

Birthplace offers parenting classes

The Birthplace at Community Hospital, 5637 Marine Parkway in New Port Richey, now offers a wide range of family education services to help expectant parents prepare for the birth of their baby. The course instructors are registered nurses skilled in maternal child nursing and certified in childbirth education. Childbirth preparation classes should be completed by 36 weeks of pregnancy; candidates are encouraged to register early. For information and to register, call (727) 834-5630.

HOLIDAY

Sign language classes at library

Centennial Park Branch Library is hosting sign language sessions every Thursday through April 10. Come learn basic signs for everyday living. The library is at 5740 Moog Road, Holiday. Call (727) 834-3204 for information.

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