We are happy to announce the opening of a unique, innovative, challenging yet practical professional development opportunity: The Department Coordinators and Mentors Course. This course is tailored toward promising teachers who are seeking to further their professional development and are interested in mentoring novice teachers. Successful candidates will be eligible to mentor teachers in their i*mmunei* *horaa* and *stage* year,* and will be awarded 112 hours and a full gemul as well as a diploma qualifying them for the position of department head and mentor.* *Ofek Hadash teachers may opt for specific sections of the course for their mandated 60 hours.* The course is coordinated by Dr. Shai Aran, Ministry of Education Supervisor and Lecturer at the David Yellin College of Education. It will take place at the David Yellin College on Sundays, 16:00-19:30, from *October 30, 2011* to mid-June, 2012. For further information and to arrange an interview, contact Dr. Shai Aran, shai.aran@googlemail. -- Aliza _____________________________ Aliza Yahav PhD, Chairperson Dept. of English David Yellin College of Education