Professional Development Courses for Salary Step Advancement in Oregon
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Welcome, Oregon 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 Oregon 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 brain-based teaching strategies, classroom management, student engagement, and more, providing you with tools you can use immediately in your classroom.
Where Can These Credits Be Applied in Oregon?
Our courses are accepted for salary advancement in many school districts across Oregon, including:
- Portland Public Schools (PPS)
- Salem-Keizer Public Schools
- Beaverton School District
Always check with your specific district to confirm their requirements for salary step advancement, as policies can vary. For general guidance, you can refer to the Oregon Department of Education and your district's HR office.
Reimbursement Options for Oregon Teachers
Several districts in Oregon, including Portland Public Schools (PPS), offer Professional Development Reimbursement Programs for teachers who pay for their own PD courses:
- Portland Public Schools: PPS reimburses up to $1,500 annually for teachers who pay for professional development courses, provided the course is pre-approved and aligns with the district's goals for teacher development. Be sure to apply for course pre-approval before enrolling to ensure eligibility for reimbursement.
- Beaverton School District: Teachers can apply for up to $1,000 annually in PD reimbursement, subject to district approval. PD courses must directly relate to the teacher’s instructional assignment.
- Salem-Keizer Public Schools: This district offers up to $750 in annual PD reimbursement for teachers, with courses needing prior approval to qualify for reimbursement.
Contact your district’s HR or Professional Development office for more details about reimbursement opportunities and application processes.
Courses We Offer for Oregon Teachers
Here are just a few of the popular courses Oregon 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 and reimbursement.