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Flexible, Affordable PD Courses for PreK–12 Educators—Earn Credit for Recertification or Salary Advancement, Enhance Skills, and Boost Student Success.
Benefits of UMass Global PD Courses
Teaching Skills
Create lesson plans to implement in your classroom immediately.
Earn Credit
Receive graduate-level PD Credits for recertification or salary advancement.2
Affordable
Our courses are competitively priced for PreK-12 grade teachers.
Online Self-Paced
Move at your own pace as your schedule allows with our flexible online courses.
Earn Credit, Improve Outcomes, and Grow Your Skills—All Online and on Your Schedule
UMass Global offers convenient, affordable, and relevant online professional development courses designed for PreK–12 educators seeking recertification, salary advancement, or classroom-ready strategies. Our self-paced, graduate-level PD courses help improve student outcomes, strengthen teaching skills through practical lesson planning, and fit your schedule—all at a competitive price. Take a look at our course offerings below.
Class Management/Behavior
Classroom Management and Student Responsibility1
Prevent Bullying in the Classroom1
Fundamentals of Classroom Management
Classroom Management: Relationships and Ecology
Classroom Management: Accurate and Timely Consequences
ELA, Reading/Writing
Building Reading & Writing Fluency
Explicit Instruction in Elementary Reading
Social/Emotional
Restorative Practices for Educators
Trauma-Informed Practices for Educators
Lesson & Curriculum Planning
STEAM to Support Innovation & Creativity Across the Curriculum1
Leadership Development
Essentials of Interpersonal Communication
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Technology in the Classroom
Transforming Traditional Lessons to Online Learning
Online Learning: Introductions in Online Lesson Design & Delivery
Teaching Strategies
Brain-Based Teaching Strategies
Classroom Strategies that Work1
Introduction to Project-Based Learning Experiences
Learning Styles in the Classroom1
Math
Integrated ELD Instruction in Math
Math – Deepening Conceptual Understanding
Science
Practicum/Variable Credit
Independent Study: Special Topic Exploration1
Learning Circles - Professional Conversations and Practical Applications1
Literacy/Supporting English Language Learners
Basic Tools for Continuous Improvement in Literacy
Using Culturally Diverse Texts
Developing Community Literacy Access
Parent and Family Partnerships
Language Development to Support Literacy
Standards Aligned Conferring with Readers in Grades 6-12
Setting Up and Implementing Effective Book Clubs in Grades 6-12
1) These courses are independent study courses that provide a framework for exploring a topic or strategy and allow teachers to choose their own focus and readings.
2) Students should seek approval for salary advancement from appropriate district officials before enrolling in these courses.
What are Graduate-level Professional Development Credits?
Graduate-level professional development credits are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement such as salary increment steps and recertification. Students should seek approval from appropriate district officials before enrolling in these courses.
WASC Senior College and University Commission
University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
University of Massachusetts Global's School of Education is accredited by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.
Testimonials
I was allotted a simplistic way to attempt new strategies and skills into my classroom. Additionally, I was able to easily adapt current materials to be used in conjunction with the new strategies I was studying. I would highly recommend this course.
Sara O.
Nativity Prep Academy, Middle School Teacher
I have gained a deeper awareness of the many factors that influence brain based education, and how to intentionally develop brain based lessons.
Lori P.
Brain-Based Teaching Strategies Course
Elementary School Teacher
I have gained a number of new insights to the needs of the EL students in my class, as well as looking at language demands in general related to math. The insights I have gained have allowed me to improve my own instruction while also providing support for other teachers at my site.
Feather G.
Integrated ELD Instruction in Math Course
Elementary School Teacher