CONTINUING & PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
CERTIFICATES & COURSES
Together, we embark on a journey of continuous growth, creating a brighter future through the power of learning and providing relevant and innovative continued learning for education professionals throughout their careers.
All courses are self-paced or asynchronous (instructor-facilitated where you access and complete lectures, readings, homework, and other learning materials within a set period).
Be sure to check back often, as new courses are always offered.
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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Instructional Design Professional Certificate
Instructional Design Professional Certificate
Flexible enrollment options and expert guidance from seasoned instructors. Hands-on learning and portfolio development. Master the art of designing engaging learner-focused online courses.
No prerequisites.
Visual Design for eLearning
Visual Design for eLearning
In this introductory course you will learn simple graphic design principles, charts, diagrams, infographics and learning materials for e-learning. This is an excellent complimentary course for any instructional designer.
Articulate Storyline
Articulate Storyline
This program provides hands-on training in creating engaging and dynamic online content using the Articulate Storyline, an industry-leading software tool. A must-have for any instructional designer. Yearly subscription on Articulate Storyline are 50% off for participants.
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Pathways to Instructional Design
Pathways to Instructional Design
Uncertain which of our instructional design programs will meet your needs? This course is an excellent way to discover your unique path.
NO Credit/functional pathway to both academic and non-academic ID programs.
courses for k-12 professionals
Anti-Racism for K-12
Anti-Racism for K-12
Considering the current and ongoing challenges we face as a nation with regard to racial justice, this antiracist seminar for professional teachers allows an opportunity to take this journey alongside experts who have lived experiences confronting racism in the educational system. This seminar is aimed to support K-12 teachers as they seek to become critical, antiracist educators.
Peace Literacy 1 - Aggression: Its Causes, Anatomy, and Alternatives
Peace Literacy 1 - Aggression: Its Causes, Anatomy, and Alternatives
This course is in collaboration with Oregon State University, School of History, Philosophy, and Religion, Peace Literacy Institute. It is designed for educators and community leaders focused on the practice of peace. For more information, visit the Peace Literacy Institute.
Teaching Early Literacy from a Multilingual Perspective
Teaching Early Literacy from a Multilingual Perspective
This deep professional learning will support you in developing a multilingual perspective as you implement early literacy instruction aligned with the new Oregon Department of Education’s Early Literacy Framework. This course is open to any K-5 educators who work in classrooms with multilingual students in a school district in Oregon, including classroom teachers, language specialists, and literacy specialists.
Available graduate certificates
The following programs offer transferable credit toward graduate degrees.
Instructional Design Graduate Certificate
Dual Language Specialization / ESOL Graduate Certificate