U.S. and World Newswire : Education and Schools News

PC Kidz Announces New 40-Week Curriculum

Published: Wed, 01 Feb 2006, 13:12:00 EDT

Edited by Christopher Simmons

TYLER, TX (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PC Kidz, a Texas based children's computer education company, unveils a new 40-Week Curriculum aimed at establishing computer literacy and technology skills in preschool and elementary students, while adhering to the same fall and spring schedules accepted by local school districts.

The 40-Week Curriculum, designed by professional educators, is divided into five program levels which target age appropriate objectives and activities. This innovative approach not only aligns the curriculum with both state and national technology standards, but presents the lessons with the child's developmental abilities in mind.

*(Photo Caption: Dalton Perry - Age 2.)

PC Kidz CEO and founder, Steve Perry, says, "Many people are astounded that we offer classes to children so young, but they don't realize that the Texas Education Agency outlines requirements for technology even at the Kindergarten level."

According to the Pediatrics Medical Journal (June 2004), "Computers boost preschoolers' intelligence. Children with ready access to computers scored an average of 12 points higher on IQ tests, and preschoolers with computers scored twice as high on motor skills."

Stacy Etzelmiller, franchise owner of PC Kidz Mid-Cities and co-author of the curriculum, believes, "Computer literacy can no longer be considered an extra-curricular activity...it is a life-skill. This is one of the few programs that can actually enhance your child's future education, by providing a solid foundation in technology." Stacy Etzelmiller adds, "Children who acquire technology skills at an early age have a marked advantage over their peers. While most children are still learning to use technology, our students are already using technology to learn."

For more information about PC Kidz locations, programs, curriculum and franchise program, you may visit their website at www.pckidzusa.com.


PC Kidz LLC, P.O. Box 133002, Tyler, TX 75713

R E A D E R   R E S O U R C E S
» E-mail This Article    » Printer-Friendly Version
» Choose RSS News Feeds by Topic
 Subscribe in a reader

Bookmark and/or share this content with your social network:
              

» Permalink for This Article
[ http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2006-02-0201-003.shtml ]

ADDITIONAL NEWS FROM PC Kidz LLC

» PC Kidz Announces New 40-Week Curriculum » PC Kidz LLC a Tyler, Texas Based Children's Computer Education Company Announces the Sale of its Fourth Franchise in North Texas » PC Kidz LLC, a Tyler, Texas Based Children's Computer Education Company Announces the Sale of its Third Franchise in Texas » PC Kidz LLC, a Tyler, Texas Based Children's Computer Education Company, Announces the Sale of its Second Franchise in Texas » PC Kidz LLC, a Tyler, Texas Based Children's Computer Education Company, Announces the Sale of its First Franchise in North Texas

» More Education and Schools News  » Top of Page  » Home

J O U R N A L I S T   R E S O U R C E S

Media Copy of Original Press Release:
  PLAIN TEXT FORMAT (UTF-8)        PDF FORMAT

» Weekly E-Mail News Summary    » RSS Feeds by Topic
» Add Our Headlines to Your Site Automatically (FREE)

Find More News Content About
PC Kidz LLC

Site Search:  Our WebsiteCurrent NewsNews (pre-2005)Services