Online Courses

Looking for flexible and relevant online courses? Check out the offerings from Boise State’s Partner, Customizable Professional Development. Courses are completely online and you can start at any time and take them at your own pace!
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Need to take the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment? Boise State’s Literacy, Language and Culture offers testing for those who need to take the assessments but are not Boise State students.

Information on how to take the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment.

TMT is a 3-credit professional development course on student-centered teaching of mathematics. The course meets the MTI/TMT requirement for State of Idaho teaching (re)certification.

Explore Explore TMT courses offered by the Regional Math Center

Boise State University

Dates: August 25, 2025 – December 5, 2025
Days/Time: Asynchronous
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 3
Cost: $180 Credit Fee
Term/Transcript: Fall 2025

Course Description: This asynchronous, 16 week course will focus on the critical role of effective instructional supervision and evaluation in Idaho. Uses a variety of interactive exercises to assist in the development of practical skills for supervision and evaluation, as well as examine current issues and best practices. Participants will recalibrate their competency in Idaho’s Framework for Teacher Evaluations, Charlotte Danielson 2nd Edition. The classroom observation practice will ensure you understand how the components are intertwined and observable in the classroom. Supervision and evaluation strategies, skills, and techniques, as well as requirements under Idaho laws, rules, and policies will be explored. Course meets recertification requirements under Idaho Code IDAPA 08.02.02.120. and is approved by the Office of the Idaho State Board of Education.

Professional Practices

Enroll in Administrator Supervision, Data Literacy and Evaluation using the Idaho Framework

Boise State University

Dates: January 12, 2026 – March 15, 2026
Days/Time: Asynchronous
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $60 Credit Fee
Term/Transcript: Spring 2026

Course Description:

This course is designed to equip Idaho educators with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to effectively identify and support students with dyslexia. Through six interactive modules, participants will explore the science of reading, characteristics of dyslexia, and evidence-based instructional practices that foster student success. Educators will examine screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and apply their learning to authentic classroom scenarios. The course also emphasizes collaboration with families, asset-based approaches, and compliance with Idaho and federal laws related to dyslexia.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to interpret and implement practices aligned with state and federal requirements, use assessment data to guide intervention, and create equitable, strengths-focused learning environments that empower all students to thrive as readers.

Professional Practices, Assessment

Enroll in Intro to Dyslexia for Idaho Educators

TMT is a 3-credit professional development course on student-centered teaching of mathematics. The course meets the MTI/TMT requirement for State of Idaho teaching (re)certification.

Explore Explore TMT courses offered by the Regional Math Center

Idaho STEM Action Center

Dates: September 30, 2025 – April 24, 2026
Days/Time: Monthly Zoom meetings, self-paced readings and reflections
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $60 (Credit Fee)
Term/Transcript: Spring 2026

Course Description:

This year’s book study is based on AI in the K12 learning environment. This book study will explore each chapter of the book, along with the additional links that are recommended each chapter. Between each synchronous meeting participants will be expected to do 2-3 hours of implementation around what they have learned from the chapters read.

Professional Practices, Educational Technology

Enroll in Book Study: Learning with AI

LinkedLeaders

Dates: October 27, 2025 – December 8, 2025
Days/Time: Mondays 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 2
Cost: $270 ($120 Credit Fee, $150 Enrollment Fee, Paid Separately)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2025

Course Description:

James Clear’s Atomic Habits explores how small, consistent changes can compound into remarkable results. In this workshop, K–12 leaders will apply Clear’s principles to their professional routines, building leadership practices that are sustainable, impactful, and aligned to school improvement. Through collaborative study and application, leaders will refine their daily systems to drive meaningful growth in their schools.

Professional Practices

Enroll in Atomic Habits- A book study workshop for school leaders

LinkedLeaders

Dates: October 27, 2025 – December 1, 2025
Days/Time: Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 am MST
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 2
Cost: $270 ($120 Credit Fee, $150 Enrollment Fee, Paid Separately)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2025

Course Description:

This workshop uses Todd Whitaker’s What Great Principals Do Differently to explore the core practices that distinguish outstanding school leaders. Over five modules, participants will connect Whitaker’s practical insights to their daily responsibilities, applying strategies to build stronger schools and more effective leadership teams.

Professional Practices

Enroll in Book Study Workshop: What Great Principals Do Differently

LinkedLeaders

Dates: October 27, 2025 – December 5, 2025
Days/Time: Wednesdays, 8 am PST
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 2
Cost: $270 ($120 Credit Fee, $150 Enrollment Fee, Paid Separately)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2025

Course Description:

SchoolX: How Principals Can Design a Transformative School Experience by Jethro Jones empowers K–12 leaders to move beyond managing schools toward designing them intentionally for the benefit of every stakeholder—students, teachers, parents, and communities. Grounded in design thinking, this framework equips school leaders to apply empathy, reflection, and rapid prototyping to reshape daily practice, create alignment with vision and mission, and cultivate thriving school cultures.

Professional Practices

Enroll in SchoolX Leadership Workshop: Designing Transformative School

LinkedLeaders

Dates: November 3, 2025 – December 1, 2025
Days/Time: Monday at 6:00 pm MST
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 2
Cost: $270 ($120 Credit Fee, $150 Enrollment Fee, Paid Separately)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2025

Course Description:

This 30-hour workshop helps K–12 leaders strengthen their ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and lead through meaningful communication. Using insights from Supercommunicators, participants will explore how great leaders navigate emotional, social, and practical conversations to create cultures of connection and shared purpose.

Professional Practices

Enroll in Supercommunicators, Book Study Workshop

LinkedLeaders

Dates: November 3, 2025 – December 1, 2025
Days/Time: Tuesdays at 6:00 pm MST
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 2
Cost: $270 ($120 Credit Fee, $150 Enrollment Fee, Paid Separately)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2025

Course Description:

This 30-hour book study invites K–12 principals to explore the powerful and deeply human leadership approach modeled by Pope Francis. Through humility, empathy, listening, and courage, Pope Francis offers a blueprint for leading organizations rooted in mission, service, and connection. In this workshop, participants will translate these twelve lessons into practical strategies for school leadership—building trust, developing people, and sustaining moral courage in times of change.

Professional Practices

Enroll in Lead with Humility: 12 Leadership Lessons from Pope Francis

LinkedLeaders

Dates: November 3, 2025 – December 5, 2025
Days/Time: Wednesday 6:00 PM MST
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 2
Cost: $270 ($120 Credit Fee, $150 Enrollment Fee, Paid Separately)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2025

Course Description:

Differentiating Differently by Robert Hinchliffe and Shawna Quenneville challenges educators and leaders to move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches to teaching. Through vivid analogies from medicine, coaching, and leadership, the authors call for a transformation of both mindset and practice—urging schools to respond to the real, diverse needs of students with flexibility, purpose, and courage.
This 30-hour K–12 leadership book study is designed for principals, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders who seek to build systems that prioritize responsive instruction, trust in professional judgment, and data-informed differentiation across all classrooms.

Professional Practices

Enroll in Differentiating Differently: A 30-Hour Leadership Book Study

LinkedLeaders

Dates: November 3, 2025 – December 1, 2025
Days/Time: Mondays at 5:30 PM
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 2
Cost: $270 ($120 Credit Fee, $150 Enrollment Fee, Paid Separately)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2025

Course Description:

Start on the Sidewalk by Robert Hinchliffe is a practical guide filled with strategies to authentically engage staff, students, and families. Rather than theory, this book offers real examples and implementable tips that leaders can use to create a climate of fun, connection, and success on their campuses. In this 30-hour leadership book study, participants will explore how to move from compliance to authentic engagement, applying strategies that build excitement and ownership across the school community.

Professional Practices

Enroll in Start on the Sidewalk Book Study Workshop

Transform Your World

Dates: August 25, 2025- December 5, 2025
Days/Time: Asynchronous
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 3
Cost: $355 ($175 Course Fee and $180 Credit Fee. Paid Separately)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2025

Course Description:

Do you like the idea of a professional learning experience tailored to your very own professional growth goals? If so, join us to chart your own course! In this course, you’ll focus on what YOU need to be the best educator you can be. You’ll begin by selecting a theme – in what areas do you want to grow? Next, you’ll curate academic articles, instructional videos, and podcast episodes that relate to your theme. You’ll then summarize, connect to, and apply each piece to your teaching practice. Through this process, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with others in the course as you share and give feedback on one another’s learning. The primary focus of this workshop is You: your learning, your growth, and your development as a valued educator.

Classroom Management, Educational Technology

Enroll in Growth Voyage 3 

Dr. Mary Ellen Nourse, Independent Provider

Dates: November 7, 2025 – February 27, 2026
Days/Time: Asynchronous. 3 Zoom sessions. Onsite visit at a correctional facility.
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $60 Credit Fee
Term/Transcript: Spring 2026

Course Description:

Teaching in a prison is one of the best-kept secrets in education. This professional development course, taught by Dr. Mary Ellen Nourse, retired Idaho Department of Correction Education Program Manager and Instructor, offers valuable insights for current in-service educators or educators new to corrections by exploring the unique world of correctional education. This course will help you identify the similarities and differences between teaching in a traditional classroom, an alternative school, and a prison classroom, while deepening your understanding of the unique challenges and rewards of working with incarcerated students. You will learn strategies for navigating complex student dynamics, including how to recognize potential warning signs and address safety concerns relevant to both alternative and correctional settings. The course also explores effective classroom management techniques that can be applied to your current classroom, regardless of classroom type, and adapted for diverse and challenging student populations.

Classroom Management, Professional Practices

Enroll in The Best-Kept Secret in Education: Teaching in Prisons

Idaho Project Learning Tree

Dates: October 14, 2025 – November 14, 2025
Days/Time: 7-8:30pm MT on 10/14, 10/28, and 11/10 + on your own
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $105 ($60 Credit Fee, $45 Workshop Fee, Paid Separately)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2025

Course Description:

In this interactive virtual class, receive training and award-winning materials from Project WILD, Project WET, and Project Learning Tree, with which you will engage upper elementary students in learning about Idaho ecosystems. The class includes three synchronous Zoom sessions (up to 4.5 hours), with most coursework done asynchronously. For part of the class, you will choose one of the curricula (WILD, WET, or PLT) to explore in more depth and receive that program’s comprehensive activity guide(s). You will leave the course with plans to use materials from the course with students, whether teaching in the classroom or remotely – both indoors and out.

Professional Practices, Science

Enroll in Idaho Ecosystems with Project WILD, Learning Tree, and WET

Idaho Project Learning Tree

Dates: August 11, 2025- December 5, 2025
Days/Time: Asynchronous
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $95 ($60 Credit Fee, $35 Course Materials Fee. Paid Separately)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2025

Course Description:

This course is designed to assist educators in creating a professional website while building an understanding of effective educational website characteristics, communication strategies, and applications. Emphasis will focus on efficient and effective communication between the educator, students, and parents/guardians. By the end of the course, participants will have created their own website embedded with meaningful content, communication strategies, and information relevant to their specific content, grade, and purpose.

Professional Practices, Science

Enroll in PLT Explorations: Environmental Education & Outdoor Teaching

Idaho Commission on the Arts

Dates: September 18, 2025 – June 21, 2026
Days/Time: Every 3rd Thursday of the month
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $60 Credit Fee
Term/Transcript: Summer 2026

Course Description:

Arts Learning Lab (ALL) is a yearlong series designed to strengthen and connect arts educators across the state. Meeting monthly from September through May, this PLC provides collaborative learning opportunities that address critical topics in arts education, from content standards and assessment to advocacy, funding, and integration.

Each 90-minute virtual session blends expert presentations, practical strategies, and peer-to-peer dialogue, ensuring that educators walk away with tools they can immediately apply in their classrooms and communities. This PLC is open to all K–12 educators, administrators, and teaching artists committed to advancing access to the arts for every student.

Arts and Humanities, Professional Practices

Enroll in Arts Learning Lab