Leading Edge Certification Recognized As Pioneer In Education Technology
-- National Certification Program Finalist For SIIA Incubator Award Program --
WALNUT CREEK, CA (November 15, 2013) – Leading Edge Certification (LEC), a national certification program in educational technology and curriculum, is a finalist for the Education Division of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) Innovation Incubator Award Program. The SIIA Innovation Incubator Award Program identifies and supports entrepreneurs in their development and distribution of innovative learning technologies, supporting companies in their efforts to improve education through the use of software, digital content, and related technologies.
Leading Edge Certification – as one of 10 Finalists - will be featured at the SIIA 2013 Education Business Forum in New York in early December. Innovative Incubator Award Program finalists were selected based on key selection criteria, including:
Created by an Alliance of nonprofits, universities and educational agencies, Leading Edge Certification is the first national certification program of its kind, and is platform and vendor neutral. There are currently three (3) areas of certification offered by Leading Edge Certification: Online and Blended Teacher, Administrator, and Digital Educator. To find out more about Leading Edge Certification, visit www.leadingedgecertification.org.
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About Leading Edge Certification
Leading Edge Certification (LEC) is a national certification program in educational technology and curriculum innovation. Created by an Alliance of nonprofits, universities and educational agencies, LEC is the first national certification program of its kind, and is platform and vendor neutral. LEC for the Online and Blended Teacher, LEC for the Administrator and LEC for the Digital Educator are available. Visit www.leadingedgecertification.org to find out more.
Media Contact:
Beth Cherry, B. Cherry Communications
301-500-9189, beth@bcherrycommunications.com
WALNUT CREEK, CA (November 15, 2013) – Leading Edge Certification (LEC), a national certification program in educational technology and curriculum, is a finalist for the Education Division of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) Innovation Incubator Award Program. The SIIA Innovation Incubator Award Program identifies and supports entrepreneurs in their development and distribution of innovative learning technologies, supporting companies in their efforts to improve education through the use of software, digital content, and related technologies.
Leading Edge Certification – as one of 10 Finalists - will be featured at the SIIA 2013 Education Business Forum in New York in early December. Innovative Incubator Award Program finalists were selected based on key selection criteria, including:
- Education focus and end user impact / Market need for the innovation,
- Representation of K-12/Postsecondary market levels,
- Level of originality and innovation
Created by an Alliance of nonprofits, universities and educational agencies, Leading Edge Certification is the first national certification program of its kind, and is platform and vendor neutral. There are currently three (3) areas of certification offered by Leading Edge Certification: Online and Blended Teacher, Administrator, and Digital Educator. To find out more about Leading Edge Certification, visit www.leadingedgecertification.org.
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About Leading Edge Certification
Leading Edge Certification (LEC) is a national certification program in educational technology and curriculum innovation. Created by an Alliance of nonprofits, universities and educational agencies, LEC is the first national certification program of its kind, and is platform and vendor neutral. LEC for the Online and Blended Teacher, LEC for the Administrator and LEC for the Digital Educator are available. Visit www.leadingedgecertification.org to find out more.
Media Contact:
Beth Cherry, B. Cherry Communications
301-500-9189, beth@bcherrycommunications.com
