Professional Development Courses for Salary Step Advancement in California
Courses for California Educators! [click here]
Welcome, California Educators!
If you're looking to advance your teaching career and move up the salary scale, you’re in the right place! At For Teachers | By Teachers, we offer graduate-level professional development (PD) courses, accredited through partnerships with CSU Pueblo and UMass Global, that can be applied toward salary step movement across California districts. Our courses are designed to help you gain new skills while also fulfilling the requirements for salary advancement.
Why Choose Our Courses for Salary Advancement?
- University-Accredited Credits: All our PD courses are offered in partnership with accredited institutions, ensuring that your credits are valid for salary step movement.
- Self-Paced & Flexible: You can complete our online courses at your own pace, making it easy to fit professional development into your busy schedule.
- Relevant & Practical: Our courses focus on research based teaching strategies, covering classroom management, student engagement, and more, providing you with tools you can use immediately in your classroom.
Where Can These Credits Be Applied in California?
Our courses are accepted for salary advancement in many school districts across California, including:
- Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
- San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)
- San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD)
- Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD)
Always check with your specific district to confirm their requirements for salary step advancement, as policies can vary. You can also refer to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for general guidelines on credentialing and professional development requirements.
Courses We Offer for California Teachers:
Here are just a few of the popular courses California teachers have used for salary advancement:
- Brain-Based Strategies for Supercharging Student Learning and Engagement!
- Cultivating Cultural Responsiveness and Effective Sheltered Instruction
- Beyond the Surface: Recognizing, Understanding, and Supporting Students with Anxiety
Each course includes interactive activities, self-reflection, and resources to help you bring new strategies into your classroom immediately.
How to Get Started
- Browse our course catalog here.
- Register for the course(s) that fit your professional development goals.
- Complete the course at your own pace and submit your transcript to your district for salary step advancement.