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Choose from 35+ courses to continue your education and earn graduate credit.

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Why PLS Classes?

Work toward your graduate degree. Move up the salary scale. Meet recertification requirements.

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Learning is better together. Earn gift cards when you take PLS Classes with a group.

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Popular Courses

Discover practical strategies that can be implemented in your classroom right away.

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  • Online: 4-week
  • Online: 7-week
  • Online: Remote Learning

Developing Executive Function to Empower Learners™

Learn how to develop and strengthen executive function in the areas of organization and planning, focus and attention, working memory, effort and resilience, cognitive flexibility, self-directedness, and inhibitory control.

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  • On-Site
  • Online: Remote Learning

Social Emotional Learning: Essential to Student Success™

This course focuses on the importance of supporting academics with social-emotional learning. Engage in classroom-applicable strategies and activities for developing a social-emotional culture.

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  • On-Site
  • Online: 4-week
  • Online: 7-week

Successful Teaching for Acceptance of Responsibility™

Investigate the foundations of developing self-responsibility in students. Explore specific strategies for anchoring personal power and mental model.

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Graduate Courses in Multiple Formats to Fit Your Schedule and Learning Style

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On-Site

Participate in hands-on activities, lively discussions, collaborative projects, and interactive instruction as you discover researched-based strategies that can be applied in your classroom.

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Online

Immerse yourself in our 7-week or 4-week online asynchronous classes, taught by master educators with years of experience and practical knowledge.

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Remote Learning

Leverage technology solutions, synchronous sessions, and virtual learning experiences in a collaborative setting through authentic experiences that you can use with your own students.

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Self-Paced

Work at your own pace with a dedicated facilitator. Courses are offered on a rolling basis year-round and generally take 45 - 90 days to complete.

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What participants are saying...

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Amanda Starner

"PLS Classes have allowed me to gain knowledge that can applied directly to my classroom. With their flexible schedules and variety of learning options, I am able to fit it into my busy schedule while continuing to advance professionally."

Favorite Class: Meaningful Activities to Generate Interesting Classrooms™

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Adam Smith

"In the course, Instructional Design for Online Educators™, I liked how practical the assignments were and that I could create something that I will be able to use in my classes in the fall. I also enjoyed the weekly discussion topics—the ability to work through a curriculum in chunks was insightful. I also enjoyed learning...
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Pam M.

"PLS has given me the chance to advance my degree while also working full-time and managing a personal life. The flexibility of being able to start a class at almost anytime is great. I also enjoy being able to work at my own pace and not be restrained by a schedule. Especially when life gets...
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Rachael C.

"PLS courses allow educators opportunities to engage with other educators. The courses allow for hands on and collaborative experiences that can be used in the classroom and shared with colleagues."

Favorite Class: Designing Motivation for All Learners®

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Alyssa B.

"PLS made it possible for me to complete coursework for my masters program while teaching full-time. I had a collegial online cohort. We supported each other and learned from each other throughout. I enjoyed learning this way."
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Rebecca G.

"PLS Classes have been the most useful professional development I have experienced throughout my career — and I've had plenty of opportunities through other programs. These courses provide instructional strategies, resources, and frameworks which you can immediately apply to your classroom. The coursework helps guide you through the process of creating lessons, projects, and activities...

Favorite Class: Differentiated Instruction for Today’s Classroom™

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