Resources: Online Professional Development Courses for Math & Science Teachers
You'll find below some basic information about organizations that offer online professional development geared toward math and science teachers. For syllabi, dates, and more specific information, you can either visit the organization's site directly (by clicking on the group's name) or look at a brief summary of the available opportunities (by clicking on "Summary"). Note: These courses are a sampling of what is available. Please let us know if there are other specific courses that you recommend.
Company |
Courses Summary |
Cost per course |
Credit available? |
# of courses |
Facilitated? |
Length |
| Annenberg/CPB | Free |
Yes |
27 |
No |
6-10 sessions |
|
| Connected University | $399 |
Yes/No |
6 |
Yes/No |
3, 4, and 6 week courses; also self-paced |
|
| EdTech Leaders Online* | Summary | Yes/No |
26 |
Yes |
6 sessions |
|
| JASON Academy | $225 |
Yes |
28 |
Yes |
5 weeks |
|
| LessonLab SkyLight | $125 |
No |
20 |
No |
10 hrs |
|
Varies |
Yes |
18 |
No |
Self-paced |
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| PBS Teacherline | Typically $150 |
Yes |
45 |
Yes |
30 hrs |
|
| Texas Instruments | $225 |
Yes |
7 |
No |
Self-paced |
*ETLO has a different model than the other programs highlighted here. See the Summary for more information.
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