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SELF-STUDY COURSES
These 15 hour self-paced seminar replacement courses are designed for all teachers, in which you study the course content and complete a quiz in order to earn a certificate of completion.
Child Abuse Prevention Child Abuse Prevention

Protecting children is the role and responsibility of every adult. Be it in or outside of school, educators need to be aware of all red flags indicating a child is being abused.The course Child Abuse Prevention tackles this very sensitive issue and aims to equip teachers with the essentials of recognizing and preventing abuse to maintain safe and secure learning environments. Addressing accommodation, modification, and adaptation of curriculum, materials, and instruction to appropriately meet the needs of teachers and a variety of students.

15 Hours
$119

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Cognitive Skills: Understanding Learning Challenges Cognitive Skills: Understanding Learning Challenges

We all know the brain plays a major role in learning, but few are aware of how. In a class where each child differs in ability to learn, it is essential that educators know how the brain is related to the process of learning, in order to help facilitate student performance. Such knowledge will also give the educator an advantage when faced with the challenge of teaching a child with special needs. This course equips educators with extensive knowledge about the process of learning.

15 Hours
$119

Click here to enroll.Click here to enroll. Click here for more info.
Common Core Implementation for All Classrooms Common Core Implementation for All Classrooms

Schools and educators all over the country are engaged in implementing the Common Core State Standards. This can be a challenge. This course is designed to provide teachers the support and confidence they need to implement the standards in their classrooms.

15 Hours
$119

Click here to enroll.Click here to enroll. Click here for more info.
Common Core Intervention Across the Curriculum Common Core Intervention Across the Curriculum

The implementation of Common Core State Standards across the curriculum provides a real-world approach to learning and teaching. It is increasingly essential for educators to develop students who not only are critical thinkers but innovators as well. This course helps teachers to build up such students.

15 Hours
$119

Click here to enroll.Click here to enroll. Click here for more info.
Pedagogy Essentials Pedagogy Essentials

Pedagogy is both the science and art of education. As comprehensive as it may seem, this definition remains a predominantly theoretical understanding. In teaching practice, there is often a disconnect, between the theory we read about, and the realities in the classroom. This course is designed to target and bridge that gap while helping teachers to pinpoint practical ways of harnessing research and pedagogical guidelines that directly benefit teaching.

15 Hours
$119

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Reaching Diverse Learners Reaching Diverse Learners

Diversity is becoming a very real issue in our classrooms today. We have an increasing number of students requiring various learning styles, coming from different cultural backgrounds, and demonstrating ever-maturing attitudes. Reaching Diverse Learners is a course brimming with ideas and strategies to help educators maximize abilities and cater to the individual needs of every student.

15 Hours
$119

Click here to enroll.Click here to enroll. Click here for more info.
ethics Reading Across the Curriculum

Reading should be a meaningful activity that is focused on comprehension and that results in understanding. When students struggle with a specific subject matter the underlying reason is nearly also identified as under developed reading skills. The strategies in this course are imperative for all educators to help their students become proficient readers.The Reading Across the Curriculum lesson helps teachers understand how to assess reading skills in the classroom and plan instruction accordingly. When every day teaching is carefully designed around this type of data it means that all students can learn and grow.

15 Hours
$119

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cog_skills Standards and Communications in Teaching

In an age where there are multiple approaches to teaching and educating students, it becomes important to ensure that a particular standard is maintained. This class helps educators achieve goals, while empowering you with skills and tools to deliver the best of quality education. Standards and Communications in Teaching is a three part integrated course that highlights various strategies for facilitating student learning and improving academic achievement. It also focuses on positive communication, both with students and parents, in order to achieve excellence in education.

15 Hours
$119

Click here to enroll.Click here to enroll. Click here for more info.
Technology Today Technology Today

Technology plays a central role in the lives of teachers, students and virtually everyone these days. As educators we must know about computer and web technology, how it works in the 21st century classroom and how to protect children and ourselves on the constantly changing internet.

15 Hours
$119

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ethics Understanding Special Learning Populations

As educators, we all face situations where we accommodate students with special needs in our classrooms. In such situations, how can we modulate our teaching to ensure that we reach each and every child? This course is designed to help educators encourage and maximize each child’s potential.Terms like Autism, ADHD, learning disability and gifted learners are being constantly used. What do they mean? What makes these children unique? And most importantly, how as an educator can you enhance these students’ learning ability? These are questions that are answered in this course.

15 Hours
$119

Click here to enroll.Click here to enroll. Click here for more info.
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Welcome Idaho Teachers

(Not an Idaho teacher, Click here to find your state)

Professional Learning Board has been a provider of online continuing education, professional development and licensure courses for educators for years. Recognized as a solid resource and recommended by school districts and teachers for teachers seeking to stay current and maintain their teaching license, Professional Learning Board offers courses in one of two online formats to best meet your learning needs:

  • Self-Study Courses
    Self-paced seminar replacement courses in which you study the course content and complete a quiz in order to earn a certificate of completion.
  • Graduate Credit Courses
    Self-paced Graduate Credit classes incorporate online content, quizzes, interactivities, instructor involvement and a Course Action Plan you can put to use in your work environment. Receive 1 Graduate Credit through a regionally accredited university. Learning takes place asynchronously, at your convenience, and may be completed over a period of 4 weeks. Note, teachers looking for graduate credits, please check with your issuing authority about whether it will accept these online teacher courses for graduate credit.

Teachers use Professional Learning Board online professional development and continuing education courses to renew their teaching licenses.

Click on the course name(s) below to enroll or see the descriptions to the left.

SELF-STUDY COURSES:

GRADUATE CREDIT COURSES:

IDAHO APPROVAL FORMS

Click on the image or link below to download the Idaho Prior Approval forms for submitting courses for pre-approval to your local authority.

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The information and courses listed on this page are presented based on the information available at the time of publication. Please note that state licensing requirements and school district approval processes may change and it is the responsibility of each teacher to know their licensing requirements and the process for submission and approval of all professional development and licensing work. Professional Learning Board does not guarantee acceptance by your school, district or licensing authority.

“Your courses fit my needs perfectly. They were ideal for someone who does not have a great deal of flexibility, and I learned a lot.”

“This course was fantastic! I actually looked forward to working on the course! It was fun, interactive, practical and useful. Thanks for putting this together so well!”

Michele T.

“A great deal of technical terminology was foreign to me before I started this course. I have a new appreciation for blogs and various instructor/student sites that can be helpful for both students and teachers. The quiz was also a solid assessment of what was presented in the course.”

Sophia S.

“I learned more from this course than I ever could have anticipated. It truly was enriching. I thought the course was great. It provided a different outlook on certain skills that will be helpful to me in my teaching.”

Brenda K.

“I really enjoyed the course. It was straight forward and easy to use. The instructor was very elaborate in her responses, and helped to clarify questions. All responses were received in a timely manner as well. It was a great course with good pacing and I learned lots of material in a short amount of time that I can use in future classroom environments.”

Mark F.

“I love learning! Just completed this wonderful course in cognitive skill building, good towards 5 professional hours. The best part is, although I am a learning consultant and a reading specialist, I believe I learned more in this coursework, than in all my education classes combined. It got right to the point, addressing cognitive issues directly, instead of just tackling the secondary academic issues. It speaks to neuroscience, and the amazing capability of the brain to improve itself, through specific techniques and activities. The comprehensive nature of this program, and its practical uses is a marvel! Absolutely highly recommended.”

Shari K.

“I love the fact that I can access this course any time or any where. It is also great that I have an infinite amount of time to complete the course.”

Lindsay C.

“This is my first online course and I learned so much! The course began with material I was already familiar with and built upon that. I learned many new things that I can use professionally as well as personally.”

Jennifer S.

“I had no technical issues with this course, but it’s my first one through your program and I just wanted to provide feedback. I was so engaged throughout the whole 5 hours of this course, that it amazes me. We teachers take these courses because we have to have so many hours of professional development per year, and it becomes a “duty.” This was a PLEASURE. What a great feeling to come away from the time invested feeling like I truly learned something – and something enlightening and USEFUL! As an elementary teacher (first grade) reading and phonemic awareness are huge in my classroom – to have that addressed – as well as the practical ways to improve on the cognitive skills so necessary to gain academic achievement – this was a total worthwhile and successful five hours. I fully intend to take other courses with you, and to recommend to my colleagues what a great resource you are. Thanks – and kudos to PLB!”

Kathleen D.

“I really enjoyed and appreciate the learning opportunities provided through PLB. I am planning on taking more courses and letting my district, special ed. teachers and teachers know about this website. I can only say good things. Thank you so much.”

Reeny S.

 

GRADUATE CREDIT COURSES
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Professional Learning Board offers self-paced Graduate Credit classes that incorporate online content, quizzes, interactivities, instructor involvement and a Course Action Plan you can put to use in your work environment.

  • Learning takes place asynchronously, at your convenience.
  • May be completed over a period of 4 weeks.
  • Receive either 1 Semester Graduate Credit or 1 Quarter Graduate Credit through your choice of our regionally and nationally accredited university partners.
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PLB Graduate Credit Courses

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Adam’s State University in Colorado prides itself in delivering quality programs while providing a high level of access. Teachers across the country can take graduate credit courses through partnership with Adam’s State University.

  • Semester Graduate Credits
  • Regional Accreditation
  • Grading A-F
  • Available to teachers from all states.
  • Complete in 4-6 Weeks
  • Online 24×7 Access
  • Includes All Materials
  • Enroll Anytime
  • Start Immediately
Adams State University

Click to Enroll in Adams State Graduate Credit Courses

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Ashland University’s Professional Development Services is the number one provider of professional development classes for credit in the state of Ohio. Teachers across the country can take graduate credit courses through partnership with Ashland University.

  • Semester Graduate Credits
  • Regional and National Accreditation
  • Grading A-F
  • Available to teachers from all states.
  • Complete in 4-6 Weeks
  • Online 24×7 Access
  • Includes All Materials
  • Enroll Anytime
  • Start Immediately
Ashland University

Click to Enroll in Ashland Graduate Courses

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The Center for Professional Education at Seattle Pacific University’s School of Education offers courses for certified teachers and education professionals to enhance their abilities and/or maintain certification requirements. Teachers across the country can take graduate credit courses through partnership with Seattle Pacific University.

  • Quarter Graduate Credits
  • National Accreditation
  • Grading A-F
  • Available to teachers from all states.
  • Complete in 4-6 Weeks
  • Online 24×7 Access
  • Includes All Materials
  • Enroll Anytime
  • Start Immediately
Seattle Pacific University

Click to Enroll in SPU Graduate Courses

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Child Abuse PreventionClick here for more info. Child Abuse Prevention

Protecting children is the role and responsibility of every adult. Be it in or outside of school, educators need to be aware of all red flags indicating a child is being abused.The course Child Abuse Prevention tackles this very sensitive issue and aims to equip teachers with the essentials of recognizing and preventing abuse to maintain safe and secure learning environments. Addressing accommodation, modification, and adaptation of curriculum, materials, and instruction to appropriately meet the needs of teachers and a variety of students.

Click to Enroll in Adams State Graduate Credit Courses     Click to Enroll in Ashland Graduate Courses     Click here to Enroll in NEA Academy Graduate Courses

Cognitive Skills - Understanding Learning ChallengesClick here for more info. Cognitive Skills – Understanding Learning Challenges

We all know the brain plays a major role in learning, but few are aware of how. In a class where each child differs in ability to learn, it is essential that educators know how the brain is related to the process of learning, in order to help facilitate student performance. Such knowledge will also give the educator an advantage when faced with the challenge of teaching a child with special needs. This course equips educators with extensive knowledge about the process of learning.

Click to Enroll in Adams State Graduate Credit Courses     Click to Enroll in Ashland Graduate Courses     Click to Enroll in SPU Graduate Courses     Click here to Enroll in NEA Academy Graduate Courses

Cohesive Classroom CommunitiesClick here for more info. Cohesive Classroom Communities

Teachers are equipped to transform their classrooms into cohesive learning communities, through this three part online PD course package. The course begins with Classroom Collaboration where educators come to understand the importance of the teacher’s role in creating an environment where young people are willing and able to work collaboratively. Teachers are taught to recognize, appropriately handle and make accommodations, for diagnosable mental health issues among students. The course helps teachers understand that they play a valuable role, and can help save a life, by learning about the prevalence of suicide; understanding suicide and how it may be prevented.

Click to Enroll in Adams State Graduate Credit Courses     Click to Enroll in Ashland Graduate Courses     Click to Enroll in SPU Graduate Courses     Click here to Enroll in NEA Academy Graduate Courses

Common Core Implementation for All Classrooms Click here for more info. Common Core Implementation for All Classroom

Schools and educators all over the country are engaged in implementing the Common Core State Standards. This can be a challenge. This three part course is designed to provide teachers the support and confidence they need to implement the standards in their classrooms. The course focuses on practices teachers can use to promote student motivation and self-learning while decreasing and eliminating behavior issues. Teachers learn to assess basic academic skills and identify areas in which students need support. Teachers also learn to develop a process of reflective thinking and becoming sensitive and responsive to the needs and issues of students. The practical examples and techniques explained in this section provide an understanding of the phrase ‘learning while teaching.’

Click to Enroll in Adams State Graduate Credit Courses     Click to Enroll in Ashland Graduate Courses     Click to Enroll in SPU Graduate Courses     Click here to Enroll in NEA Academy Graduate Courses

Common Core Intervention Across the CurriculumClick here for more info. Common Core Intervention Across the Curriculum

TThe implementation of Common Core State Standards across the curriculum provides a real-world approach to learning and teaching. It is increasingly essential for educators to develop students who not only are critical thinkers but innovators as well. This course helps teachers to build up such students. Educators learn about implementing Standard-Based Instruction through STEM, bringing together the benefits and opportunities associated with this new education paradigm and guides teachers to customize classroom instruction so that students develop the skills they need to survive in today’s knowledge-based world. This is extended in teaching educators how they can apply mathematical principles to everyday life. This course also helps teachers evaluate and monitor basic academic skills based on Common Core principles. By completing this course teachers gain the needed confidence to implement common state standards across the curriculum.

Click to Enroll in Adams State Graduate Credit Courses     Click to Enroll in Ashland Graduate Courses     Click to Enroll in SPU Graduate Courses     Click here to Enroll in NEA Academy Graduate Courses

Pedagogy EssentialsClick here for more info. Pedagogy Essentials

Teaching amongst the technological advances of the 21st century, brings with it unique challenges of combining education and theory with classroom practice. This three part course is designed to provide teachers the background knowledge and resources they require to use research findings to enhance their students’ learning. The course covers Research Based Instructional Strategies, which focuses on strategies teachers can use to channel research findings to improve their quality of instruction. Curriculum Development equips teachers to create effective, yet practical unit and lesson plans that equip students to learn more efficiently. The course also focuses on enabling teachers organize their teaching plans, work-life balance and the various aspects of their classroom.

Click to Enroll in Adams State Graduate Credit Courses     Click to Enroll in Ashland Graduate Courses     Click to Enroll in SPU Graduate Courses     Click here to Enroll in NEA Academy Graduate Courses

Reaching Diverse LearnersClick here for more info. Reaching Diverse Learners

Diversity is becoming a very real issue in our classrooms today. We have an increasing number of students requiring various learning styles, coming from different cultural backgrounds, and demonstrating ever-maturing attitudes. Reaching Diverse Learners is an integrated course that is brimming with ideas and strategies to help educators maximize abilities and cater to the individual needs of every student. Teachers learn about teaching English Language Learners and prepares you for your multicultural classroom. The course is also full of practical ideas and techniques that will help you as an educator learn to manage your classroom more effectively. Educators with learn concrete ideas and strategies to reach and teach every student in the diverse classroom.

Click to Enroll in Adams State Graduate Credit Courses     Click to Enroll in Ashland Graduate Courses     Click to Enroll in SPU Graduate Courses     Click here to Enroll in NEA Academy Graduate Courses

Reading Across the CurriculumClick here for more info. Reading Across the Curriculum

Reading should be a meaningful activity that is focused on comprehension and that results in understanding. When students struggle with a specific subject matter the underlying reason is usually also identified as under developed reading skills. The strategies in this course are imperative for all educators to help their students become proficient readers. This course helps teachers understand how to assess reading skills in the classroom and plan instruction accordingly. It also equips educators to empower their students with confidence when handling tough text. Teachers also learn how to act as a facilitator for small groups for guided reading.

Click to Enroll in Adams State Graduate Credit Courses     Click to Enroll in Ashland Graduate Courses     Click to Enroll in SPU Graduate Courses     Click here to Enroll in NEA Academy Graduate Courses

Standards and Communications in TeachingClick here for more info. Standards and Communications in Teaching

In an age where there are multiple approaches to teaching and educating students, it becomes important to ensure that a particular standard is maintained. This class helps educators achieve goals, while empowering you with skills and tools to deliver the best of quality education. Standards and Communications in Teaching is a three part integrated course that highlights various strategies for facilitating student learning and improving academic achievement. It also focuses on positive communication, both with students and parents, in order to achieve excellence in education.

Click to Enroll in Adams State Graduate Credit Courses     Click to Enroll in Ashland Graduate Courses     Click to Enroll in SPU Graduate Courses     Click here to Enroll in NEA Academy Graduate Courses

Technology TodayClick here for more info. Technology Today

Gone are the days when the word classroom brought to mind an image of a dusty blackboard, chalk or the dim light from an overhead projector machine. Instead we think of smart boards, computers, tablets and other technology. Libraries and books as reference material are supplemented by the internet, blogs and Google; all of which are available at our (and our students!) fingertips. This three part integrated course helps to bridge the gap, enabling safe implementation of technology in classrooms and preventing misuse by either students or adults while promoting effective learning. The course enhances professional development by presenting tools, techniques and resources to advance skills in using technology. Teachers learn to integrate technology in a way that promotes learning without being a distraction. The course is also filled with practical ideas and steps that educators can take to ensure safety of the students who have access to the internet whether through classroom technology, at home or via their cell phones.

Click to Enroll in Adams State Graduate Credit Courses     Click to Enroll in Ashland Graduate Courses     Click to Enroll in SPU Graduate Courses     Click here to Enroll in NEA Academy Graduate Courses

Understanding Special Learning PopulationsClick here for more info. Understanding Special Learning Populations

As educators, we all face situations where we accommodate students with special needs in our classrooms. In such situations, how can we modulate our teaching to ensure that we reach each and every child? This course is designed to help educators encourage and maximize each child’s potential.Terms like Autism, ADHD, learning disability and gifted learners are being constantly used. What do they mean? What makes these children unique? And most importantly, how as an educator can you enhance these students’ learning ability? These are questions that are answered in this course.

Click to Enroll in Adams State Graduate Credit Courses     Click to Enroll in Ashland Graduate Courses     Click to Enroll in SPU Graduate Courses     Click here to Enroll in NEA Academy Graduate Courses

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