How does Online PD work?

Online professional development has a number of key advantages over traditional, classroom-style learning. First and foremost is the convenience and flexibility of completing assignments on your own time, at your own pace.

Daylong seminars may fulfill your district’s PD requirements, but they’re not necessarily the most effective method of learning. Our Professional Facilitators conduct the course, give assignments, and inspire lively, dynamic discussions surrounding assigned reading. Online coursework, spread over four weeks with discussion and assignments completed thoughtfully throughout the course, provides a much more valuable, job-embedded learning structure with longer-term teacher performance benefits.

Without scheduled class times, participants appreciate the ability to complete their reading and discussions in the morning before classes, during lunch, after school, or even in the evening — whenever it’s convenient for them.

Improve teacher effectiveness and student outcomes through flexible Online PD

Our thought-provoking Professional Development coursework covers the most important instructional strategies and classroom methodologies from today’s most influential researchers and authors. Our coursework applies to all teachers and administrators who are dedicated to pursuing educational excellence in 21st-century classrooms — in public, private, and charter schools.

Unlike other online PD, our courses are facilitated by experienced teachers who follow a rigorous syllabus and promote lively, insightful dialogue among participants. You’ll take away the experiences and shared insights from teachers and administrators in districts across the country, as well as proven techniques that you can use in your own.

Job-embedded learning for enhanced performance

Our online PD is designed to provide a job-embedded learning experience, which is important for improving teacher effectiveness.

In addition to enabling participants to master contemporary instructional strategies, CFL Professional Development courses provide realistic techniques for practical classroom application. This assures that the information being learned is translated into effective classroom activities and dynamic content to improve student performance.

Meeting district and teacher needs

  • Meets federal funding guidelines
  • Graduate credits are available
  • Affordably priced for districts with tight budgets


Call today to see a demonstration of CFL PD in action and learn how it can help to improve teacher and principal effectiveness.

Contact Bonnie Williams
at 800-767-9090 or bwilliams@centerforlearning.org.