Professional development isn't optional — every state requires it for license renewal. We provide the training, mentorship, and continuing education that keeps you certified, effective, and moving forward.
Every state requires teachers to complete professional development hours, credits, or units to maintain their teaching license. Failing to meet these requirements means your certificate lapses — and you can't legally teach. The specifics vary dramatically by state.
Texas requires 150 CPE hours every 5 years. Illinois requires 120 PD hours every 5 years. Oregon requires 25 PDUs per year. Colorado requires 90 contact hours every 7 years. New York requires CTLE hours. We help you track exactly what your state demands.
Most states accept a mix of college coursework, workshops, conferences, mentoring, curriculum development, educational travel, and approved online courses. The key is using state-approved providers — not all PD counts toward renewal.
Beyond renewal, graduate-level PD credits often count toward salary scale advancement. Many districts offer pay increases for additional coursework or advanced certifications — turning PD into a direct earnings boost.
Our programs are designed specifically for the challenges of teaching in America's increasingly diverse schools — and they count toward your state renewal requirements.
Learn to build inclusive classrooms that honor students' cultural backgrounds, languages, and lived experiences. Covers implicit bias awareness, culturally responsive pedagogy, and strategies for connecting with families from diverse communities.
Specifically designed for international educators transitioning to U.S. schools. Covers American classroom norms, behavior management frameworks (PBIS, restorative practices), student engagement strategies, and parent communication expectations.
Practical techniques for scaffolding instruction, differentiating for language proficiency levels, using students' home languages as assets, and meeting the academic needs of ELLs across all content areas.
An introduction to IEP processes, accommodation strategies, co-teaching models, and legal requirements under IDEA. Designed for general education teachers who work with students with disabilities.
Hands-on training in digital tools, learning management systems, assessment platforms, and AI-assisted instruction. Covers both hardware (Chromebooks, interactive boards) and software commonly used in U.S. schools.
New teachers are paired with experienced mentors who provide ongoing classroom observation, feedback, co-planning support, and emotional encouragement during the critical first two years of teaching.
Teaching in the United States is different from teaching anywhere else. Our transition-specific PD helps international educators adapt quickly and succeed from day one.
From grading systems and standardized testing to parent-teacher conferences and IEP meetings — we cover the administrative and cultural realities that international teachers don't learn about until they're already in the classroom.
Learn how to align your instruction with Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and state-specific frameworks. Understand backwards design, lesson planning formats, and assessment practices used in U.S. schools.
We connect international teachers with cohorts of fellow educators in similar situations — creating peer support networks for sharing experiences, solving challenges, and building lasting professional friendships.
Beyond the classroom: learn about pathways to National Board Certification, instructional coaching, department leadership, administration, and curriculum development roles within U.S. school systems.
We're building a self-paced online professional development platform with state-approved courses, progress tracking, certificate generation, and license renewal reminders. Sign up to be notified at launch.
Whether you need renewal hours, transition training, or a mentor to guide your first year — we have the professional development you need.