Professional Development Center Is Now 21st Century Learning Center

In a move to better reflect the wide range of educational services offered by Western Reserve Educational Services, the Professional Development Center, consisting of training rooms, computer labs and a videoconference center will now be called the 21st Century Learning Center.

“According to the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (www.21stcenturyskills.org),  21st century skills not only involve the core curriculum but also learning and innovation skills such as creativity, problem solving and collaboration,” said Jeff Good, Western Reserve Public Media director of education. “Information media and technology skills also need to be considered, as well as life and career skills such as flexibility, initiative and self-direction. Those skills have been the cornerstone of our professional development program for educators for the past 10 years, and changing the center’s name reflects our fine history of providing quality educational services.”

The concept of a 21st century learner has made headlines nationally with President Obama’s transition team declaring that their “vision for a 21st century education begins with demanding more reform and accountability.” It also is included in the State of Ohio’s directive to provide Ohioans with 21st century learning skills.

Professional development opportunities at Western Reserve Educational Services’ 21st Century Learning Center can be found at www.westernreservepublicmedia.myworkshops.com or on the Internet at www.westernreservepublicmedia.org.