New York City DOE • ASPDP • Summer 2025 • Brain-Based Strategies for Supercharging Student Learning and Engagement

100% Self-paced & Online ASPDP Course!

Course Description:

Ready to transform your teaching and energize your classroom? This fascinating self-paced, quiz-based online course dives deep into educational neuroscience to improve your craft and lower your stress. Designed to equip PK-12 educators with game-changing strategies to boost student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes, it offers an enlightened new approach to teaching that gets results.

FTBT's uniquely effective PD experience is perfect for all NYC educators — whether you’re in the classroom, in a non-classroom role, or on leave. With no need to work directly with students to complete this course, you'll earn your salary differential credits with unmatched flexibility — all on your own schedule, from anywhere.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Brain-Based Strategies in Action: Explore the latest neuroscience research on education, and discover how to harness it for sparking curiosity and motivation in every type of learner.
  • Practical Tools for Immediate Use: Gain practical hands-on techniques to enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes right away.
  • Dynamic and Inclusive Teaching: Learn how to create a classroom environment where all students feel motivated, supported, and ready to succeed.

Why Educators Love This Course:

  • Interactive and Engaging Content: Enjoy a perfect blend of easy-to-follow readings, multimedia resources, and lively group discussions — no due dates, no stress!
  • Flexible Learning: Complete the course at your own pace, on your own schedule.
  • Research-Backed Insights: Feel confident knowing that every actionable strategy or technique you encounter is rooted in cutting-edge educational neuroscience and psychology.

Transform Your Classroom Today:
This course is designed to inspire and empower educators like you to create a classroom where every student thrives. Whether you’re looking to refresh your take on teaching — or take it to the next level — these brain-based strategies will make a lasting impact on your students and your career.

Enroll Now:
Don’t miss this opportunity to supercharge your teaching and make learning unforgettable. Join us today and experience your best professional development yet!


New York City DOE | ASPDP Course | Summer 2025

🌟 Summer 2025 ASPDP registration opens on June 9 and the deadline to register is July 28. You can start your course as early as June 23, and you have until August 29 to complete it.

🌟 Locate this course in the ASPDP course catalog: [click here]

🌟 3 P-Credits and A+ Credits towards BA+30, BA+60, and MA+30 salary differentials.

🌟 45 CTLE hours towards NYS Professional Development requirements

🌟 This course is designed for New York City DOE P-12 educators of ALL content areas.

🌟 Education Partner Fee ($145) + ASPDP Fee ($125) = Total Fee ($270)

🌟 If you have any questions or need any support with the registration process, please email us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help you.


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Self-Paced, Streamlined, and Completely Online:

You can count on FTBT for stress-free PD designed with YOU in mind. With no start dates and no due dates, you can begin and finish this course whenever it is convenient for you. Plus, you do not need to be working with students to complete it. Entirely self-paced and self-guided, there are no scheduled check-ins, so you are free to work on the content whenever and wherever you want.

To make the completion process as painless and efficient as possible, you'll even be provided with an easy-to-use template for your work throughout the course. All you need to do is plug your assignments into the template — and, when you reach the end of the course, simply submit it to us via email or Google Drive.

Your Course Instructor


For Teachers By Teachers
For Teachers By Teachers

We are a highly dedicated team of educators with professional licenses covering grades PK–12 in diverse areas, including Special Education, Childhood Education, Art Education, and Reading Specialist certifications. Our course authors and instructors collectively bring over two decades of experience in the education field, actively contributing to the growth and development of school communities in Hawai‘i, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Ohio. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any inquiries—we’re here to assist you!

If you have any questions or need support, please contact us at [email protected]