Teacher Professional Development with a Purpose!
We understand that a focused grouping of courses can make a lasting impact on teaching and learning. And growing your knowledge and skills in a particular area of interest can open doors related to teaching assignment, leadership roles, and salary advancement.
As leaders in continuing education, Learner’s Edge and Pacific Lutheran University have developed a unique opportunity by creating a series of continuing education certificates around our most popular courses. Choose from a variety of certificates—and put the “Edge” in your professional development.
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Continuing Education Certificate participants will receive:
- Graduate credit from Pacific Lutheran University (NWCCU & NCATE accredited) with certificate notation on transcript
- Certificate of Completion
- An unmatched experience at an affordable price
(Please note that these certificates/graduate credits are intended to fulfill requirements for license renewal/lane change when the student has obtained proper prior approval. The certificates are not intended for license endorsements or any change in licensure status beyond renewal.)
Instructional Strategies:
12 credits (4 courses) / $1,480
Arm yourself with strategies proven to help students achieve. Explore how top teachers approach instruction, and discover new ways of deeply engaging your students in their learning. This certificate is ideal for teachers of all subjects and grade levels.
(course descriptions are provided by link, but please note online registration is not available for Certificate Program registration)
- 704: Instructional Strategies that Work (3 credits)
- 717: The Differentiated Classroom (3 credits)
- 5081: Igniting Creativity, Comprehension, and Collaboration through Inquiry
(3 credits)
Choice of:
- 505: Brain Works: Better Teaching with the Brain in Mind (3 credits)
- 721: Integrating the Brain and the Arts into your Classroom (3 credits)
Special Populations:
12 credits (4 courses) / $1,480
All students can indeed learn—they might just not learn in exactly the same way. Throughout this program of courses, you’ll gain a better understanding of--and comfort level with—a variety of special populations. Perfectly suited for general and special education teachers.
(course descriptions are provided by link, but please note online registration is not available for Certificate Program registration)
- 753: Succeeding with the Struggling Student (3 credits)
- 776: Across the Spectrum: Teaching Children with Autism (3 credits)
- 5027: ADHD: Focusing, Learning, Teaching (3 credits)
- 958: The Courage to Care: Working with At-Risk Students (3 credits)
Learning Technologies:
12 credits (4 courses) / $1,480
Don’t let your students and their use of technology pass you by! Through the Learning Technologies Certificate you will be brought up to speed on the latest innovations, how your students are using them and learn techniques to incorporate today’s technology effectively into your curriculum.
(course descriptions are provided by link, but please note online registration is not available for Certificate Program registration)
5047: Dive into Digital (3 credits)
681: Web EDU (3 credits)
5061: Technology: Byte-Size, Big Learning (3 credits)
Choice of:
5750: Education Revolution: Real, Relevant and Global Education (3 credits)
5751: Anytime, Anywhere: Today's Learner (3 credits)
Literacy:
12 credits (4 courses) / $1,480
Incorporating important concepts in both writing and reading, this program of courses will help you become a more effective literacy educator. Nurture your budding readers and writers and empower them to be independent thinkers and learners. This certificate is geared towards general educators as well as teachers of language arts.
(course descriptions are provided by link, but please note online registration is not available for Certificate Program registration)
Primary (K-2) Certificate
- 608: The Write Foundation K-2 (3 credits)
- 642: Conferring with Young Writers PreK-2 (3 credits)
- 653: Reaching Young Readers: Improving Reading Skills (3 credits)
- 760: Building Comprehension in the Primary Grades (3 credits)
Intermediate (3-8) Certificate
- 523: Literacy the Write Way: Developing Writers in All Content Areas (grades 3-12) (3 credits)
- 5079: The Write Stuff: Content Area Writing Grades 6-12 (3 credits)
- 766: Reading for understanding Grades 4-12 (3 credits)
- 5044: Successful Strategies in Literacy (K-6) (3 credits)
Secondary Certificate
- 523: Literacy the Write Way: Developing Writers in All Content Areas (grades 3-12) (3 credits)
- 5079: The Write Stuff: Content Area Writing Grades 6-12 (3 credits)
- 766: Reading for understanding Grades 4-12 (3 credits)
- 598: The Writer’s Notebook grades 4-12 (3 credits)
Early Childhood:
10 credits (4 courses) / $1,295
Birth to age 5 are critical years to launch children into a lifetime of learning. Research demonstrates the benefit of teaching and nurturing children through music, language, and every day interactions. This series of courses will ensure your understanding of the importance and many benefits of early childhood education, and will help get the children with whom you work on the path to learning.
(course descriptions are provided by link, but please note online registration is not available for Certificate Program registration)
- 506: Literacy and Learning: The Building Blocks (3 credits)
- 910: Excelling in the Early Childhood Classroom (3 credits)
- 915: Caring for the Mental Health of the Young Learner (1 credit)
- 5838: The Challenging Child: Strategies for the Early Childhood Classroom (3 credits)
Online Teaching:
9 credits (3 courses) / $1,110
Engage your students with your savvy knowledge of online teaching tools. Learn what motivates digital learners, how to use online tools that will captivate your audience and create an online environment to showcase your curriculum.
(course descriptions are provided by link, but please note online registration is not available for Certificate Program registration)
- 5047: Dive into Digital (3 credits)
- 5834: Bringing your Classroom Online: Best Practices to Get You There (3 credits)
- 5835: Create and Captivate; Using Online Presentations to Teach (3 credits)
Certificate Selection and Registration:
- Most courses are offered in both online or print-based format, you choose!
- Please note: The certificate program is NOT retroactive,
- Certificate program pricing includes a multi-course discount. Group and additional discounts are not available.
- Please choose from the Certificate options offered. If you would like to receive guidance on what certificate would best meet your goals, we have advisors ready to help you. Please contact us at Advisor@LearnersEdgeInc.com or call us at 1-877-394-4930.
