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We offer a variety of instructor-guided professional development courses that include PD certificates upon successful completion. These courses cover topics such as Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Teacher Wellness, AI in Education, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Executive Functioning Supports, Classroom Management, and Data Literacy for Teachers.

• Courses range from beginner to intermediate levels.
• PD hours vary from 1 to 8+ hours depending on the course.
• Each course includes practical, classroom-ready activities and personalized instructor feedback.
• Examples include "Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Teacher Wellness" (3 PD hours, $49) and "Data Literacy for Teachers" (5 PD hours, $79).

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For educators new to online or hybrid teaching, our "Introduction to Effective Online Teaching" course is ideal. It offers 8 PD hours and a certificate upon completion.

• Designed to help you create learner-friendly online courses with clear structures.
• Covers instructional design, engagement strategies, assessment, accessibility, and technology tools.
• Includes practical activities and builds a personalized Online Teaching Toolkit.
• Suitable for beginners transitioning to digital learning environments.

This course is instructor-guided, allowing you to learn on your schedule with meaningful support.

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Our instructor-guided professional development courses range in cost from $29 to $79, depending on the topic and length.

• For example, "AI Skills (for Non-Techies)" costs $29 for 2 PD hours.
• "Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Teacher Wellness" is $49 for 3 PD hours.
• More comprehensive courses like "Data Literacy for Teachers" and "Introduction to Effective Online Teaching" are priced at $79.
• All courses include a PD certificate upon successful completion.

This pricing structure allows you to select courses that fit your budget and professional development needs.

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Our courses support educator wellness by integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) with teacher wellness strategies.

• The "Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Teacher Wellness" course (3 PD hours, $49) teaches practical SEL routines while emphasizing stress management, burnout prevention, and resilience.
• Participants develop personalized action plans to sustain their professional and personal well-being.
• The course covers trauma-informed and inclusive practices to foster safe learning environments.
• This holistic approach helps educators maintain balance while improving classroom culture.

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Each course listing on our site clearly notes whether a PD certificate is included upon successful completion.

• Instructor-guided courses typically include a PD certificate.
• The certificate is mentioned in the course overview and details sections.
• For example, courses like "Executive Functioning Supports for Student Success" and "Introduction to Effective Online Teaching" explicitly state PD certificates are provided.
• Certificates document your professional learning hours and can support licensure or career advancement.

You can confirm certificate availability by reviewing the course syllabus or description.

Browse courses with certificates here: https://empoweredpl.com/professional-learning/?topic=Assessment Example course with certificate: https://empoweredpl.com/courses/introduction-to-effective-online-teaching/

Our "Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Teacher Wellness" course equips educators with practical SEL routines that foster empathy, belonging, and resilience, which are foundational for student engagement.

• The course integrates SEL competencies into daily instruction and routines.
• It emphasizes trauma-informed and inclusive practices that support equitable engagement.
• Teacher wellness strategies help sustain effective SEL implementation.

Combining SEL with AI tools can create more personalized and emotionally supportive learning environments.

Learn more about SEL and its role in engagement here: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Teacher Wellness and explore AI applications in our blog: AI in Education.

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Personalized feedback is crucial for sustaining student engagement when using AI tools because it helps students understand their progress and areas for growth.

• Our courses teach educators how to provide meaningful, timely feedback in online and hybrid settings.
• Feedback strategies are integrated with AI-enhanced assessments to support motivation.
• Educators learn to design formative assessments that inform instruction and engage learners.

The "Effective Assessment & Feedback in Online & Hybrid Learning" course offers 5 PD hours focused on these skills.

Learn more here: Effective Assessment & Feedback in Online & Hybrid Learning.

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