Continuing education helps teachers to improve their classroom skills, master new material, and develop new curriculum, branch out into new areas of expertise, advance their careers, and increase their earning potential. Teachers at all levels, from preschool through adult education, have a vast array of options when it comes to continuing education programs. Teachers may choose to pursue formalized training programs toward additional degrees or certificates. They may choose to pursue shorter programs or even individual workshops or seminars that focus on particular classroom skills or new curriculum. For example, an elementary teacher may take a class on the latest in techniques for teaching reading, while a high school English teacher may take a seminar on Dante’s Inferno.

The benefits of continued education are personal and professional. Stepping outside the classroom expands teachers’ horizons, stimulating their interests and broadening their collegial network. A revitalized teacher with new knowledge brings fresh insights and teaching strategies into the classroom, enhancing student learning. When new instructional techniques are shared with others, individually or during team meetings or workshops, other educators continue their learning. Ultimately the whole school benefits.  

Teachers are engaged in incredibly valuable work training and nurturing individual minds. By choosing to pursue continuing teacher education or another degree, KDP members can develop skills and expertise that most effectively educate their students. 

National Board Certification
National Certification Testing Requirements
How to Become A Nationally Board Certified Teacher

Professional Development and Continuing Education
State Resources for Professional Development for Teachers

Search Online Continuing Education (Credit) Opportunities
Search for online college-credit e-learning courses by course name, term, and dates available

Tips for Teachers Taking an Online Course

Grants and Scholarships for Professional Development and Continuing Education

Graduate and Doctoral Studies
Types of Education Degrees

Applying to Graduate/Doctoral Programs

Graduate/Doctoral Scholarships

KDP Graduate/Doctoral Scholarships