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Effective techniques for engaging students in learning are the foundation for successful student outcomes. Study online at FPU.

Online courses for teachers allow educators to improve their skills, recharge their batteries and improve student outcomes. Study online at FPU.

Online physical education teacher courses offer PE teachers the latest methods and strategies. Advance your career with a course from Fresno Pacific University.

WeVideo for the classroom allows educators to create and manage engaging multimedia projects. Learn best practices online with FPU.

The numerous online courses for teachers off an opportunity to earn professional development credits and expand their teaching skills.

For educators, ChatGPT provides opportunities to enhance education but also presents several challenges. Learn ChatGPT for teachers at FPU.

When you teach watercolors to beginners, you provide an avenue of artistic expression that lasts a lifetime. Learn best practices to engage your students.

Enhance your PE teacher qualifications and build on the traits that brought you into the profession with an online certificate program for PE coaches.

Online STEM courses for teachers are a solid foundation for educators to advance their skills, engage their students and earn PD credit.

Social emotional skills for teachers foster a holistic approach to education and bring benefits to students and teachers that last a lifetime.

Online professional development for teachers is the cornerstone of flexible, effective career growth for educators. Study online at FPU.

Reading comprehension is a critical skill students must learn to thrive personally and professionally. Earn a professional development certificate online at FPU.

Teaching literature appreciation reveals a world of imagination, empathy, and knowledge. Inspire your students by earning a certificate online at FPU.

The role of AI in education is rapidly evolving. Educators must learn methods and best practices to safely employ AI in their work and the classroom.

Professional development courses for educators are an essential component of maintaining their licenses and improving their skills.

When used well, AI chatbots can help teachers manage their classrooms and students engage with learning.

Ready to know your Bible better? Fresno Pacific’s Bible and Christian life professional development courses provide greater Biblical insight.

Social emotional learning is critical for preventing teen bullying. Teachers can develop their SEL skills at Fresno Pacific University.

Whole student education offers a different educational philosophy that focuses on how a school’s culture and curriculum address a student’s academic, social, emotional, and physical needs.

Artificial intelligence – particularly natural language processing tools such as ChatGPT and Bard and image generators like DALL-E2–are already having an impact in the classroom

Mindfulness simply means staying aware of the moment that you are in, no matter what that moment holds. When teachers practice mindfulness, they learn to approach classroom situations with greater presence of mind.

Excel for teachers helps streamline their work and educate their students about information technology. Learn Excel at Fresno Pacific University.

Understanding teen health issues is an essential component of a child’s success in school and in life. Earn PD credits in teen health at FPU.

Creating a Bitmoji classroom is a fun way to engage your online students. Learn techniques and best practices at Fresno Pacific University.

PE Games for Elementary students can be fun, physically challenging and educational. Earn a physical education certificate at FPU.

Google in the Classroom offers educators a variety of tools to manage their modern classrooms. Earn professional credit at FPU.

Canva for Education allows students and teachers digital tools to enhance the learning experience. Learn best practices online at TUW.

The benefits of physical activity for children are many, including enhanced academic performance and improved physical, mental and emotional health.

Recreational math has become a popular topic with teachers who want to maximize young students' chances of succeeding in math.

Pecha Kucha is a presentation method that calls for telling a story using images rather than reading text from slides during a PowerPoint presentation

Teaching multicultural literature broadens students’ perspectives and appreciation for other cultures. Hone your skills at FPU.

Investing in human capital, starting with early childhood education, is critical to human development. Earn your certificate at FPU.

The best curriculum design strategies meet the needs of a diverse student population. Learn best practices and the latest trends at FPU.

Knowing how to address grief in the classroom is an essential skill for educators. Grow your skills with online professional development at Fresno Pacific University.

Developing cultural intelligence in the classroom is a journey teachers share with their students. Build CQ skills online at Fresno Pacific University.

Creating positive student experiences leads to transfer-level learning, boosting academic and real-life success. Learn student engagement skills at FPU.

To prevent teacher burnout, educators can develop their emotional resilience skills to help them meet the profession’s growing challenges.

Understanding why teachers quit leads to potential solutions. Professional development is one avenue for teacher retention.

Teaching classical literature opens doors of perception and insight in readers. Learn to help students read and understand great literature at Fresno Pacific University.

Educators who communicate successfully with parents help improve student outcomes. Grow your communication skills at Fresno Pacific University.

The history of social emotional learning dates back to ancient Greece and informs modern educational research. Study SEL online at FPU.

From the early humans who learned how to control fire to the invention of the integrated circuit, dive into inventions that changed the world with FPU.

Restorative learning strategies are critical for teachers, students, and administrators in a challenging educational environment.

Students who practice self-directed learning take the initiative in their education, perfecting the skills to plan & evaluate their own learning experiences.

Educator support services combined with teacher self-care are critical to avoiding burnout and meeting the demands of a rewarding profession.

Teaching children how to read is a teacher’s first and most critical task. Learn methods and best practices at Touro University Worldwide.

Professional learning communities provide leadership opportunities for teachers working to improve student outcomes. Earn a PD certificate online at FPU

Parent involvement in education leads to better outcomes for their children. Learn strategies for how to involve parents in the classroom.

Standardized testing often incentivizes the wrong outcomes. How changes to testing can improve education quality.

Global diversity and inclusion are the bedrock for an open, safe, multicultural classroom. Learn best practices online at Touro University Worldwide.

Zoom best practices for teachers help engage students remotely and in the classroom. Learn how to use Zoom in the classroom online at FPU.

Incorporating information technology in the classroom engages a digital-native generation. Learn to use technology tools in the modern classroom.

Adopting restorative practices in schools promotes a safe, equitable and inclusive space for students. Learn methods and strategies at FPU.

Understand special education law and ethics and develop your career as a special education teacher. Study online at Fresno Pacific University.

FPU offers a professional development course, YouTube for Teachers, that helps teachers find great YouTube content that will enhance their curriculum and engage today's students.

Teacher self-care is essential. Avoiding burnout is key to a successful teaching career. FPU offers two courses to help teachers cope and thrive.

Various types of rubrics allow teachers flexibility and consistency in grading students’ learning and achievement. Learn to use rubrics online at FPU.

Teaching graphic novels in elementary school is an excellent tool to engage students in reading through imaginative text and images.

PowerPoint for teachers is a powerful tool for engaging students in learning. Learn techniques and best practices at FPU.

Teaching healthy eating habits early sets children up for a lifetime of good nutrition. Learn how to teach healthy eating at Fresno Pacific Worldwide.

Teaching physical education to students starting at a young age develops healthy habits throughout life. Learn to teach PE at FPU.

The ethics of computing is a hotly debated topic in our digital world. Learn the principles of ethical computing from physical health to social impacts.

Learning how to teach computer science is critical in the modern classroom. Earn supplementary authorization to teach computer science at FPU.

Social emotional learning (SEL) teaches children self-awareness, emotional intelligence and empathy. These skills serve them throughout their lives.

Nearly all states have teacher shortages. Now is a good time for new teachers entering the profession and veteran teachers to update their skill set.

Using a document camera for the classroom is the high-tech version of the venerable overhead projector. Learn what a document camera can do at FPU.

The latest online teaching tools for the classroom offers teachers creative and fun ways to engage their students and facilitate learning.

Learning how to incorporate technology in the classroom is an important addition to the modern teacher’s toolbox. Learn how at FPU.

STEM education and science literacy are essential parts of a well-rounded education. Learn techniques to engage your students with STEM.

Physical activities for kids open the door to a lifetime of physical and mental health. Help your students develop healthy habits.

Explore what you can do with iMovie in the classroom. Teach creativity, digital storytelling, and project-based learning to your students.

Team sports and individual sports - which is best for students? Both offer advantages and disadvantages. Learn best practices for teaching individual sports.

Teaching golf to K-14 students isa healthy way to build character, discipline and sportsmanship. Learn to teach golf at Fresno Pacific University.

Teen substance abuse is a serious, persistent challenge for teachers. Learn best practices for detecting and managing teen addiction at FPU.

Create a digital art curriculum using Chromebook and a selection of cloud-based apps. Engage your students with fun digital art projects.

Teaching empathy in the classroom allows students to develop the emotional and cognitive skills they need throughout life. Learn empathy education at FPU.

A classroom website strengthens communication, collaboration and participation between teachers, students and parents. Learn how to create one at FPU.

Learn to create a Kahoot! lesson plan and use this popular and innovative platform in your classroom. Earn professional development credits at FPU.

With online advancement courses for teachers, educators can expand their skills, grow their networks, and share ideas. Learn online at FPU.

Video conferencing in the classroom is a powerful tool in any teacher’s toolbox. Lean the technology and earn PD credits online at FPU.

Cloud computing tools help you to work more efficiently and better engage with students. Earn an online professional development certificate at FPU.

Process drama is a powerful tool for teaching students empathy. Learn how with FPU's Teaching Empathy: The Human Experience and Process Drama course.

Information literacy important for active citizenship. Learn how to guide students safely in the online world at Fresno Pacific University.

Advice for new teachers in their first year: find a mentor, take steps to avoid burnout and continue on a path of professional development.

Learn about the top tools for online teaching with a free download from Fresno Pacific. Discover powerful ways to put them to use in the classroom.

Teaching online is challenging. Fresno Pacific University offers a free infographic giving educators tips and best practices for teaching online.

Engage your students online with tools like Kahoot! and gamification. Get more student engagement tips with a free infographic from FPU.

Learn tips for creating educational videos with a free infographic from Fresno Pacific University. Dig deeper with online courses for teachers.

The physical education certificates available from Fresno Pacific University offer PE teachers a variety of options for expanding their skills and expertise.

Earning a professional development certificate keeps your skills sharp and your students engaged. Choose from the many programs offered by FPU.

Social emotional learning activities help improve the lives of students: academically, emotionally and socially. Earn an online SEL certificate at FPU.

Cloud computing tools for education are key to a more efficient and engaging classroom. Learn cloud computing at Fresno Pacific University.

The data-driven decision making course offering from FPU help teachers improve how they teach in the classroom.

Technology training for teachers is an ideal way to maintain professional development credits and stay current with technology tools and software.

With an online teaching certificate from Fresno Pacific University, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to create a successful digital classroom.

Find Colorado teaching license renewal courses, including professional development, and college or university coursework. Study online at FPU.

Recreational mathematics puzzles are a great, fun way for teachers to introduce math and logic concepts to students. Learn how online at FPU.

Using Google in the classroom offers innovative ways to teach and learn. Take the online All Things Google course at Fresno Pacific University.

Teach the lesson on Japanese internment camps. Teach this important chapter of American History. Learn how at Fresno Pacific University.

SEL and physical education are important components of healthy social and emotional development in young people. Study online at Fresno Pacific University.

Online professional development for Virginia teachers. Satisfy state continuing education point requirements online at Fresno Pacific University.

With the whole child approach to teaching children learn to become their best selves. Learn whole child teaching online at Fresno Pacific University.

A positive classroom environment is an essential element for low-income children to thrive despite difficult circumstances. Learn how online at FPU.

Social emotional learning is critical to student success in the classroom and throughout life. FPU courses prepare teachers to apply SEL concepts.

A student-centered teaching environment is built with intention, planning, and proven design concepts to create a rewarding online educational experience.

Using video can improve the quality of a course. Use videos from The Great Courses to meet professional development Goals at Fresno Pacific University.

Professional development for New Jersey Teachers. Satisfy state requirements online at Fresno Pacific University.

Resources for Remote Learning and Our Commitment to You

Teaching resources to help teachers succeed in and out of the classroom. Informative websites, videos, and podcasts.

More tips for better online teaching from Fresno Pacific University's Todd Vasquez, PhD. Learn to create an imaginative, rewarding online learning experience.

Online teaching can be a difficult transition for many teachers. It takes work, imagination and creative thinking, but the process can be fun and rewarding.

Teachers can meet the requirements for computer science professional development for Ohio. Online courses are available from Fresno Pacific University.

Google Chromebooks are an attractive option for teachers who want to leverage technology in their classroom. Learn how to use the Chromebook for the classroom.

Developing strong online teaching skills is an important issue for educators. FPU offers a free list of resources for teaching online.

Fresno Pacific University offers Nevada teacher professional development through hundreds of online courses and development certificates.

Online computer science authorization courses from Fresno Pacific University allow California teachers to integrate computer instruction in K-12 classrooms

California teachers can earn their supplemental computer science teaching credential at Fresno Pacific University

The Shake Up Learning book application from Fresno Pacific University gives teachers the tools to transform their classroom

The Teaching with Canvas course from Fresno Pacific University gives teachers all they need to know to use Canvas in the classroom

Fresno Pacific University offers @ONE courses helping California Community College faculty learn digital teaching tools

Meet state requirements for teacher professional development online at Fresno Pacific University

Social and emotional development is important for a child's education. Teachers learn SEL instruction online at FPU

Fresno Pacific University offers ACSI approved online certification programs for Christian educators.

Learn how to teach disc golf with FPU’s online PD course for PE and non-PE teachers.

Pennsylvania teachers can meet their Act 48 requirements with online courses from Fresno Pacific University

Create a classroom environment for independent reading with the Successful Independent Reading course from Fresno State University

Teachers who need to Earn Ohio Professional Development credits can turn to FPU for a variety of courses not offered in their state.

FPU professional development course can help you learn how to incorporate gamification in the classroom to help students engage using tools they love.

Learn about the Illinois professional development requirements to maintain teacher certification for IL teachers.

A STEM Teaching Certificate prepares you to fulfill an important teaching role in the U.S. by preparing teachers to integrate STEM into their curriculum.

As National STEM-STEAM Day 2019 approaches, it’s important for teachers to consider how they can increase student interest in these topics. Learn more with STEM PD courses from FPU.

The Great Courses teams up with FPU to bring teachers an exciting course on Life in the World's Oceans and the opportunity to earn graduate level professional development credits.

Teachers of all grade levels and subjects can benefit form this course about How We Learn. Earn professional development credits and improve your teaching game.

FPU partners with The Great Courses to offer a course like no other on The American West. Benefit from FPU expertise and The Great Courses stunning course materials.

Fresno Pacific University has partnered with The Great Courses to create three new graduate-level courses with topics on eduction, social studies and science.

The Great Courses is teaming up with Fresno Pacific University to offer exciting, informative and useful professional development courses for teachers.

Teachers who need Massachusetts Professional Development hours can earn them online with high-quality courses from Fresno Pacific University.

Teachers who need their Maryland Teacher Certificate Renewal can turn to FPU for high-quality online professional development hours.

Fresno Pacific University offers continuing education courses for teachers who want to learn how to use immersive technology in the classroom.

Fresno Pacific University can help you become an expert in restorative discipline strategies for classroom management through our online certificate program.

It’s a stressful world. Some studies indicate that the 21st century is even more stressful (so far) than the 20th century. That can be especially true in schools, where teacher wellness and health is not always the priority.

Missouri teachers can earn needed PD hours for their CCPC certification through Fresno Pacific's convenient online format.

Enrolling in online professional development classes does more than increase teaching skills. Teachers may also benefit from promotion and increase salary opportunities. Find out more at FPU.

Teachers who need continuing education credits can take self-guided travel courses to add depth of information to their classroom lessons.

Fresno Pacific University prides itself on providing online professional development courses for teachers that are relevant and able to be applied to the classroom environment immediately.

Teachers in California can earn higher salaries and the best teaching jobs through professional development courses like those offered at FPU.

Peer mediation is a great classroom tool. Teachers can learn how to implement this with FPU continuing education courses.

Fresno Pacific University offers a professional development course to help teachers implement tools in their classroom that will help close the achievement gap.

Fresno Pacific University offers continuing education course on restorative discipline for teachers who are looking for new classroom management strategies.

The opportunities are endless for summer activities for teachers. Travel, work, volunteering and professional development are some of the most popular choices. As you enjoy this summer, think about taking on some of the following. 

With teaching, like any career, attaining more knowledge and experience leads to a better chance of advancement and earning a higher salary. Increase teacher salary with advancement courses at FPU.

Fresno Pacific University aims to make Professional Development for Educators relevant, dynamic, useful, and easy to obtain.

Fresno Pacific University has been perfecting the art of professional development for teachers for more than 40 years. Find out how FPU is doing it different.

Classroom peer mediators are students who help solve conflicts in the classroom. Find out more with professional development courses from FPU.

Fresno Pacific University offers a Digital Innovator Certificate for teachers who want to learn more about the most effective way to use modern technology as an educational tool.

A Coaching Certificate from Fresno Pacific University provides the expertise and knowledge needed to lead as a coach who is ready for the challenges and successes that come with the title.

Professional development in technology such as Google Certified Educator Courses can help make you a better teacher and teach your students how to become good digital citizens.

Educators that want to learn about modern tech tools for teachers that can help them make a bigger difference in classrooms today can choose certificate programs at Fresno Pacific University.

Fresno Pacific University offers online continuing education courses that help teachers make the most out of new technology in the classroom.

Fresno Pacific University offers both online and traditional programs for students who are looking for the perfect fit for their continuing education.

Coaching Certificate Programs such as those at Fresno Pacific University help coaches take their leadership skills to a new level.

Arts integration is an approach to teaching where standards in history, math or science, are taught in and through the arts. Fun ocean science art common core lesson ideas.

The ability to teach global awareness in the classroom is more important than ever as technology brings the world closer together.

Media literacy is more important than ever in today's world of constant messaging. Teachers can help children be critical thinkers when consuming media.

California's teacher shortage means an abundance of teaching jobs are available.

Restorative Strategies help teachers create a positive classroom environment.

California Teacher Pay is higher than most states in the U.S.

Micro-credentials are an efficient way for teachers to achieve continuing education goals in a competency-based capacity.

A professional Teaching Certificate provides existing teachers with continuing knowledge and a foundation for an advanced degree

Although California ranks high in the nation for teacher pay, benefits and other perks, the California teacher shortage continues to worsen.

Tips for Teachers: Teachers are discovering the benefits of teaching big ideas with games for students in the classroom. Learn more from Fresno Pacific.

Teacher's learn about improving the writing and communication skills of their students with continuing education courses offered at Fresno Pacific.

Workshops for California teachers provide the opportunity to learn new skills from professionals, often peers who have knowledge to share.

Fostering an inclusive classroom can be a challenge for teachers. The following article highlights some areas where inclusion can be promoted and supported.

Continuing education (CE) can seem like an extra burden for busy teachers, but the return on investment can prove significant. With the online programs now available, it’s never been more convenient to get the benefits of CE.

Bullying has become so prevalent the federal government set up a website to aid parents, teachers and friends. Here are some tips on both spotting and stopping bullying.

Stress management is important for everyone. For teachers, it can be a vital part of everyday life. Here are some simple stress management tips to help teachers face each day with a more calm, relaxed attitude.

Coding is a great skill for kids to learn. Here are some ways that learning coding can help improve a student’s overall performance.

Some in the teaching profession love technology and have rushed to incorporate it any way they can into their classroom. Others are a bit more hesitant. It’s sometimes cumbersome to put into place and the benefits aren’t always immediately recognizable. Here are some simple ways to use technology in the classroom.