Built for Beginners
First-year & early-career educators
6 Hours
Self-paced, practical training
6 Courses
Essential skills for new teachers
Certificate Included
Up to 6 CE credits
Learn Anywhere
Access courses on any device
The first year in the classroom can feel overwhelming. From classroom management to inclusive design and assessment strategies, new teachers are expected to master it all quickly.
This pathway brings together six essential focus areas into one guided learning experience designed to build clarity, confidence, and classroom readiness.
Explain how effective teaching is related to planning and preparation before the school year begins.
Develop professional goals for the upcoming school year that builds a foundation to become an educational leader and learner.
Organize a list of classroom procedures that will set the stage for academic success.
Evaluate different types of assessments and explain the importance of aligning instruction, learning objectives, and assessment.
Explore ways to incorporate technology into assessment that will motivate students and give them more control over their learning.
Discuss the importance of effective classroom management and the role it plays in establishing a positive classroom community.
Explore ways to integrate technology that will help track, monitor, and engage students in their learning.
Design a classroom management plan to maximize classroom instruction, student behavior, and academic performance.
Explain how becoming a connected educator makes learning more accessible and effective for students.
Discover a variety of strategies to help educators establish a Personalized Learning Network at school.
Utilize social media to develop a PLN and create a network of people and resources from around the world that support ongoing learning.
Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction.
Discover how to use technology and UDL to differentiate instruction including best practices for monitoring student progress data to make instructional decisions.
“The classroom management course alone was worth it. Instead of guessing what might work, I built a real plan I could implement immediately. The strategies were practical, realistic, and designed for today’s classrooms.”
“The differentiation and UDL training helped me better support all learners from day one. The examples were easy to apply, and I appreciated how technology was integrated in ways that actually improve instruction. It made me feel more prepared to meet every student’s needs.”
"The New Teacher pathway gave me a clear structure for planning, setting procedures, and preparing assessments that actually align with my goals. I walked into my classroom feeling confident instead of scrambling.”
“Our new teachers need structured support that builds confidence and translates into immediate classroom impact. This pathway covers the essentials — planning, assessment, classroom management, and collaboration — in a way that helps early-career educators start strong and stay strong.”
Your first year comes with a thousand decisions a day: planning, routines, relationships, and everything in between. This pathway helps you build the foundational skills that matter most, with practical guidance you can use immediately.
