Cost: Some of these sites are free to browse and others charge a fee for graduate credit (Grad) and/or license renewal credit (LR). Remember to send your requests to HR before the class starts for course approval.
Credit: Some courses offer Graduate Credit (Grad) or License Renewal Credit (LR). Certificates are ones you will print off the website. They will not affect your lane or license renewal.
Availability: Limited availability means that the course selection changes and the courses have a set time frame for completion. Unlimited means that the courses should always be available.
Name / URL |
Cost |
Credit |
Availability |
Microsoft Imagine Academy (sign up with Brian or Dana) | Free | Certificate | Unlimited |
AEA PD Online | $$$ | Grad / LR | Limited |
Coursera | Free | Certificate | Limited |
Lynda.com (log in using Metro Library Card) | Free | Certificate | Unlimited |
Atomic Learning (LM Database Login) | Free | No | Unlimited |
Free/$$$ | Certificate (if paid) |
Unlimited | |
Grant Wood AEA | $$$ | Grad / LR | Limited |
Professional Learning Board catalog | $$$ | Grad / LR | Limited |
ISEA | $$$ | Grad / LR | Limited |
Safe Schools Academy | $$$ | Grad / LR | Limited |
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