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The Next Steps - Learner's Edge

Is it time for license renewal?

Looking for ways to enhance your teaching and student learning?

Would you like to save up to $600 in the process? 

 

FINALLY!

All of your long-term professional development needs met in comprehensive tracks from Learner's Edge.

What is The Next Step?

The Next Step is typically a one, two or three year graduate credit program that helps educators obtain 15, 30 or 45 graduate credits in a disciplined, advisor-led program that provides teachers with the most relevant, thought-provoking professional development courses.

Why would teachers enroll in The Next Step?

  • The program is designed to help you stay on track and maximize your earning potential in a structured time frame.
  • You will have the benefit of an advisor helping you select from more than sixty relevant courses for your specialty or interest areas.
  • Significant cost savings are obtained by enrolling in The Next Step tracks.
  • Lock in today's pricing and have complete confidence that you will not experience any pricing increases if you complete your track on schedule.
  • Graduate credit provided by our regionally accredited partner universities/colleges.


Tell me more about the different tracks?

The Next Step Discount Pricing is based on a sliding scale. The more courses you take, the less you pay for each credit.

The Next Step Registrations are only accepted after track approval by a Learner's Edge Advisor.

Below you will find some Sample Tracks. Please note, your track can be customized through conversations with your Learner's Edge Advisor.

The Next Step Discount Pricing - Sample Tracks:

45 Credits ($600 Savings)

Year One = 21 Credits

Session I Two 3-Credit Courses $375/$375
Session II Three 3-Credit Courses $375/$375/$295
Session III Two 3-Credit Courses $345/$345

Year Two = 18 Credits

Session I Two 3-Credit Courses $345/$345
Session II Two 3-Credit Courses $285/$325
Session III Two 3-Credit Courses $325/$325

Year Three = 6 Credits

Session I Two 3-Credit Courses $325/$265

 


 

30 Credits ($300 Savings)

Year One = 18 Credits

Session I Two 3-Credit Courses $375/$375
Session II Two 3-Credit Courses $375/$375
Session III Two 3-Credit Courses $295/$345

Year Two = 12 Credits

Session I Two 3-Credit Courses $345/$345
Session II Two 3-Credit Courses $345/$275

 


15 Credits ($150 Savings)

Year One = 15 Credits

Session I Two 3-Credit Courses $375/$375
Session II Two 3-Credit Courses $375/$355
Session III One 3-Credit Courses $245

 


Are you ready to take The Next Step?

Email an Advisor to express your interest in The Next Step

OR: Call: 1-877-394-4930

Once an advisor has been established for you, we will collaboratively establish a one, two or three year course plan and complete a Next Step Registration.

A few important reminders you should know:

  • Only our 3 credit courses apply to The Next Step.
  • Program must be completed within 18/36/48 months of start date (depending on series selected).
  • Your series begins upon registration (courses/credits are not retroactive).
  • Our current courses 996: I course, topics in the field, 991: Text Seminar (book study), and our ASCD online courses do not apply to the track.
  • All current deadlines apply (session/registration/completed coursework), as well as the additional materials fees for select courses.
  • Credit limits per session apply.
  • If program is not completed in allotted time, reinstatements will be subject to current pricing.
  • The completion of this program will not result in a degree or certificate, but is intended to fulfill requirements for license renewal/lane change when proper prior approval is obtained.