Professional Learning Leader certification focuses on those who provide professional development to educators across all curricular areas. The curriculum includes ISTE Standards for Coaches. Participants will integrate contemporary technology into leadership and professional learning practices using web-based software and resources that serve adult learning objectives and educational goals. This class includes both theoretical and experiential components; participants will explore and research examples of effective practices in 21st Century learning environments, but will also spend a substantial portion of course time developing educationally meaningful and personally relevant products to support your role as a leader.

This is a fully online 8-week course. (the Module Titles link to a preview of the content included in the module)

• Module 1: Introduction and Overview
• Module 2: Professional Learning
• Module 3: Models of Professional Learning
• Module 4: Developing Community
• Module 5: Digital Literacy & Citizenship
• Module 6: Developing & Implementing A Vision
• Module 7: Professional Learning Environments
• Module 8: Portfolio & Closure

Participating educators become “Leading Edge Certified” upon successful completion of the program. Successful completion includes:

• Completion of the 45-60 hour Leading Edge Certification (LEC) online course
• Completion of a professional portfolio containing signature assignments from the LEC course, based upon the ISTE Standards for Coaches. 

The coursework and portfolio developed for Leading Edge Certification will be scored by a statewide committee and, upon passing, participants will be among the first to be nationally recognized as leaders in online learning.

Participants in Leading Edge Certification should have good familiarity with web-based tools, experience with discussion boards, and knowledge of online tools and resources available in their subject area. 

University Credit Option
Optional university units will be available through Fresno Pacific University. You may purchase 3 semester units of university credit from Fresno Pacific University for $210. This fee will be paid directly to Fresno Pacific University, should you elect to receive units. If you are interested in these units, please contact your instructor once the course begins.

Remember that a confirmation email for this event/workshop does not mean your supervisor has approved your attendance; please make sure to gain supervisory approval before you register.