October 31, 2008
Contact: Dr. Tony Marchesi, 304.347.0427 or 800.624.9120, ext. 5427
tony.marchesi@edvantia.org

CHARLESTON, WV—Edvantia, Inc. has been named as a professional development affiliate of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, which supports the integration of 21st century skills into all aspects of teaching and learning. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills Professional Development Affiliate Program equips individuals and organizations with resources and assistance in integrating 21st century skills into their professional development practice.

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is the leading advocacy organization focused on infusing 21st century skills into education. The organization brings together the business community, education leaders, and policymakers to define a powerful vision for 21st century education to ensure every child's success as citizens and workers in the 21st century by providing tools and resources to help facilitate and drive change.

Edvantia is a nonprofit education research and development organization with more than 40 years of experience in supporting educators, students, and communities through research, evaluation, educator professional development, and technical assistance to education agencies.

Edvantia works with the West Virginia Department of Education, a P21 partner since 2005, and other education leaders and agencies to support efforts to integrate 21st century teaching and learning into education.