Professional Learning - Online Opportunities
Professional Learning - Online Learning
There are many online learning opportunities available outside of the district. Be aware, however, that any training taking place outside of the district, unless it is on the pre-approved Professional Development list in Kickup, must receive approval PRIOR to attending.
- Teachers must obtain prior approval by submitting the Out of District Request in Kickup. All “Out of District Professional Development” requests must be submitted for pre-approval at least two weeks in advance. Once approved, the request will be converted from PENDING to APPROVED in the system.
- If training/conferences are held during contract time, the teacher must obtain prior approval from his/her principal.
- Any training taken from these providers must directly relate to the campus/district goals and initiatives and the individual teacher’s T-TESS.
Directions for how to submit your out-of-district request in KickUp, as well as how to upload your completion documentation, can be found here:
If approval is not received prior, and if ALL requirements highlighted in the LCISD Professional Learning Manual are not met, your request for credit may not be approved.
Online Learning Opportunities
The online learning opportunities from specific organizations listed below are APPROVED by the district. Courses from these providers can be taken WITHOUT prior approval. It is still your responsibility to submit your information into Kickup and upload your completion documentation.
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edWeb.net is an award-winning professional learning network that makes it easy to collaborate, engage in peer-to-peer learning, and share innovative ideas and resources. Their edWebinars provide anytime learning with CE certificates for your PD hours!
Create an Account
Go to The edweb member site. Select the Member Login button in the upper right of the screen.
Login to your account. If you do not have one, select the option to join.
Search for Sessions
Once logged in, select the CE Certificates option from the menu to view webinar options.
You can search for live webinars to attend OR review past webinars that have been recorded.
Live Webinars
Use the filter options at the top of the page to narrow your search. Select an option that addresses needs for your position and has a time that fits your schedule. Complete the registration process. When the time arrives, watch the webinar and complete the quiz to earn your certificate.
Recorded Options
You can view past recordings as well. Use the filter options at the top to narrow your search. Select an option that addresses needs for your position. View the recording. Then pass the quiz to earn your certificate.
After completing the course, download your certificate and submit it to Kickup for credit.
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SafeSchools Training, accessible via Classlink, offers more than just the mandatory compliance training for the start of the year. It provides a variety of additional courses, including topics like Behavior, Dyslexia, and ADHD.
To explore these options, log in to your SafeSchools account through Classlink and select the "Extra Training" option from the left-hand menu. You'll find a range of courses available. Choose the one you're interested in to view its details and begin your training.
After completing the course, download your certificate and submit it to Kickup for credit.
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The Texas SPED Support website provides resources for educators, families, and administrators to better understand the special education process which, in turn, provides better support for our students. There are learning opportunities that can be completed for credit on their site as well.
Create an Account
If you do not have an account, you will first need to create one. go to TEA's SPED Support Webpage, select Sign in, and the Create New Account option. Then enter your information.
Search for a Learning Opportunity
Once logged in, select the Learning tab to access the site’s learning opportunities. You can search for a specific topic or use the filters provided to narrow your options. Once you have found an option you are interested in, select it. Your experience may be a bit different based on whether the option you select is a collection or a single course. For this example we will be choosing a collection.
You will see an overview of the collection. Toward the bottom are individual courses that live within the collection. Choose the course you wish to take.
An overview of the course is provided. Select View Course to continue.
You can now enroll in the course.
After completing the course, download your certificate and submit it to Kickup for credit.
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TEALearn is a professional development platform provided by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for K-12 educators in Texas. It offers a variety of training opportunities to enhance instructional skills, keep educators updated on educational standards, and support specialized areas like autism, English learners, and blended learning.
Create an Account
Go to register .TEALearn.com. Select the Login option in the upper right of the screen.
Your LCISD Canvas login WILL NOT work for this site. You will need to create a login for this site if you have never visited it before. You can use your LCISD email. If it does not prompt you to create a new account, you can use this link: Create a TEALearn account.
You will receive an email to confirm your identity. Be sure to check your spam folder if you do not receive it in your inbox.
Search for Sessions
Once logged in, return to the TEALearn website. You can browse the courses available there for your learning. Select the course you are interested in to learn more.
The page will open to the course you selected. You can read more about the session. If you decide to take this course, select the enroll button.
You will need to verify the enrollment. Then you will see a screen with options to take you to the course or return to the catalog.
Complete the Course and Download Certificate
When you need to return to the course to work on it, go to the TEALearn Canvas Login page. Use your new credentials to login and get to your dashboard.
After completing the course, download your certificate and submit it to Kickup for credit.