Professional Development

ETV Education offers a variety of professional development opportunities for South Carolina educators, many of which are free!

ETV LEARN COURSES

Learn about ETV LEARN courses below or search all courses now via our Recertification Courses page.

Self-paced Renewal Credit Courses
FormatCourses are delivered online and are self-paced with facilitator support. 

IMPORTANT: Participants MUST have basic computer knowledge, a reliable, internet-capable device, and strong internet service. Video viewing is typically required.
TopicsChoose from 30+ courses in a variety of topics; view the catalog. (link to PDF).
SessionsCourses are offered multiple times throughout the year; each session typically last 4-6 weeks.

View current offerings and enroll via our Recertification Courses page.
 
Cost & Credit15 instructional hour courses cost $75 and earn 20 Renewal Credits as approved by the SC Department of Education. Non SC-certified educators may request a generic certificate citing instruction hours completed. We do NOT offer graduate credit.
PaymentPayment by debit or credit card is preferred, however we do accept checks. We do not accept American Express.
Course Policies & FAQs(pdf link)
SupportContact us via moodleadmin@scetv.org or 888-761-8132 for questions or any assistance needed.

* It is YOUR responsibility as a learner to verify that any course of interest will meet your individual professional development and credit needs. If you have any concerns, check with your school district PD/Renewal Coordinator, the SCDE Office of Educator Services, or other entity as appropriate.

Stay up-to-date on ETV professional development offerings and more via our monthly e-newsletter, the Education RoundUp (subscribe here).

Group Trainings (free)

ETV Education offers free, customized group training on our resources and instructional technology, delivered in-person or remotely!

Members of our Learning Experiences and Innovation team are happy to provide training to educator groups at no cost. We can work with you to tailor the training to your needs and on your schedule, whether we join you at your school or online.

Review our list of ready-made training topics, learn about our trainers, and submit your request to start the process!

Stay up-to-date on ETV professional development offerings and more via our monthly e-newsletter, the Education RoundUp (subscribe here).

Afterschool with ETV Sessions (free)

ETV Education offers live webinars throughout the school year on a variety of topics.

Afterschool with ETV is a free one-hour virtual series offering educators an opportunity to learn about new and exciting tools and resources. Educators can choose to attend one of two planned 'afterschool' session times, typically at 3:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Attendees can earn a one-hour professional development certificate of participation. 

Upcoming Sessions:

2024 Dates
Registration Links                       
Description
Mar 143:15 - 4:15 p.m.  session

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. session

Supporting Early Literacy through Family Engagement

Presenter: Sharonda Johnson
Decades of research support the positive impact of family engagement on student success and learning. In this session, you will learn more about how to enhance early literacy skills while also ensuring families feel comfortable and supported. This includes providing families with the tools and strategies needed to help improve the overall literacy development of their children. The session will also explore ways to improve communication between teachers, schools, and families. Additionally, we will discuss creating partnerships between the community and the school that have a lasting impact on both the students and their families.

Apr 11 Pending
May 9 Pending
Jun 6 Pending

* Sessions are recorded for those unable to attend the live events. If you miss a session or would like to view recordings of past sessions, access our Professional Development At Home sessions via our ETV LEARN Moodle platform (see the tab above for more information). Learners can view these recordings on-demand and then receive a certificate of participation. Registration is free, but you do need to create an account. Please allow a few weeks for past sessions to be uploaded.

Stay up-to-date on ETV professional development offerings and more via our monthly e-newsletter, the Education RoundUp (subscribe here).

PD at Home Series (free)

ETV Education offers recorded versions of our FREE live professional development webinar sessions, Afterschool with ETV.

  • Topics include SCETV and PBS educational resources, ed tech tools, and many special topics.
  • Educators can view the recordings and receive a certificate of participation for 1 hour of PD each.  
  • To earn the certificate for a recording, you MUST:
    • watch the recording through our ETV LEARN platform
    • watch the recording in its entirety
    • complete the webinar evaluation

To get started, create an ETV LEARN account (free) to access the learning management system. Then, once you're logged in, select "PD at Home" from the home menu page to view the recording options. 

Stay up-to-date on ETV professional development offerings and more via our monthly e-newsletter, the Education RoundUp (subscribe here).

PBS Modules for PreK-2 Educs (FREE)

ETV Education's partner PBS KIDS offers a FREE collection of flexible self-paced learning modules to help inspire teachers and provide support for the classroom. 

Spark new ideas and expand your skill set by starting a learning path from their catalog. Learning Paths are a series of short modules (15-30 minutes) that are skills-based experiences and include a range of interactive formats. 

The successful completion of all modules in a learning path leads to a certificate that may be eligible for SC DSS state credit approval.

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View the modules at teach.pbskids.org.

Stay up-to-date on ETV professional development offerings and more via our monthly e-newsletter, the Education RoundUp (subscribe here).