Professional Education Current Course Offerings

The following outside organizations have partnered with Boise State University to offer professional education credits. Read below to learn about each organization and click on their links to view the current course offerings.

PBS TeacherLine

PBS TeacherLine is a premier provider of high quality online graduate-level courses for educators. Their more than 130 top-quality courses span the entire curriculum: Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies, and Science.

Visit the PBS TeacherLine page to learn more about the online courses they offer.

Workshops/Institutes/Academies/Seminars

There are many other professional development opportunities for Idaho teachers where credits for both recertification and salary increases are awarded.

Listed here are some of the current and upcoming opportunities for educators:

Step into the Shoes of a 21st Century Student (Sat., May 18, 2013, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.)
The Virtual Classroom Project (Tues. & Wed., June 18-19, 2013, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. CLASS FULL) New section added - Thur. & Fri., Aug. 1-2, 2013
Belize Field Study (June 14–June 23, 2013)
Japan Field Study (June 20-29, 2013)
Idaho Summer Institute of Next Practices – Precision, Engagement & Collaboration
- Idaho Falls: July 22-23
- Wendell: July 24-25
- Payette: August 5-6
- Lewiston: August 7-8
Introduction to Project Management for Educators (online workshop)
- April 1 - 28, 2013
- June 3 - 30, 2013
- July 15 - August 11, 2013
3D GameLab Quest-Based Learning Teacher Camps - Summer 2013 (Various start dates)
Ease into the Common Core State Standards (Idaho Core Standards) (Mon. & Tues., August 5-6, 2013, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Visit the Workshops and Institutes page for more information about these upcoming workshops, institutes, or programs that might help you advance your career.

Environmental Education

Boise State University has partnered with organizations such as Project Learning Tree, Project WILD and Project WET, and the National Park Service to offer credit for workshops geared toward increasing students' knowledge of our natural environment.

Visit the Environmental Education page to learn more about the offerings from each of these environmentally focused organizations.

Conferences

Often times, participation in education-related conferences will have a credit option for attendees. Both full attendance and completion of a post-conference assignment is required in order to receive the professional education credit. Registration for the conference portion is done separately.

Listed here are some of the upcoming conferences for educators:

Edufest Conference 2013 – Focusing on the Framework for 21st Century Learning (July 29-August 2, 2013)
Quest Boise 2013 – Two-day Conference on Quest-Based Learning, Gamification, Badges and More (July 31-August 1, 2013)

Visit the Conferences web page for more information about these upcoming conferences and how to get registered.

Virtual Education Software, Inc. (VESi)

Virtual Education Software, Inc. (VESi) provides courses to teach techniques and strategies for use in school and classroom settings. These courses are offered in a flexible, convenient, online format.

Visit the VESi Program Overview for more information about their current courses.

Contact Us For More Information

Jill Hella, K-12 Professional Education Specialist

Boise State University Extended Studies, 220 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, ID 83706-3940

Phone: (208) 426-3713

Email: jillhella@boisestate.edu

Reviewed: May 13, 2013