Professional Development

Discounted Online PD Courses!

Purchase an annual subscription to gain access to online graduate courses at a significant savings available to AFT Pennsylvania members. You'll be able to take one or two courses each term for a total of three courses per year. Courses are offered through a partnership with Misericordia University and Virtual Education Software (VESi).

3rd to 6th Grade Science Teachers Program

The Arkema Inc. Science Teachers Program is for teachers in grades 3, 4, 5, or 6. The goal of the program is to bring Arkema scientists and local teachers together to spark an interest in science among elementary school students.

Need in Deed provides free training and support for 3rd-8th grade Philadelphia teachers looking to bring community and empathy building, civic action, and social inquiry to the classroom.

Join the PFT Health & Welfare Fund for a professional development series designed to support educators preparing for the Praxis 5511, 5154, 5155: Fundamental Subjects exam and similar tests!

Join the PFT Health & Welfare Fund for a professional development series designed to support educators preparing for the Praxis 5511, 5154, 5155: Fundamental Subjects exam and similar tests! This workshop series focuses on building foundational understanding and confidence in science and social studies, with practical strategies, guided practice, and peer collaboration. This is not a full content test prep, but a targeted support series to help you think strategically, clarify key concepts, and move one step closer to certification success.

February 21 & 28

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This Professional Development session on Working With Paras is being held on Wednesday, January 14, by the PFT ER&D's special education team.

Graphic promoting Strong Beginnings professional development series

Join us for a 5-day professional learning experience designed to help educators start the school year strong! Sessions will focus on Beginning of the Year Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, and Positive Behavior Support/SEL.

July 28 – August 1, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day

Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/4edn7zjv

Join us for an intensive Praxis Prep Week designed just for School District of Philadelphia employees in emergency certification status or a Para Pathways program.

📅 Dates: July 21–25
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM daily
📍 Location: 1816 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Deadline to register is Friday, July 11th: https://tinyurl.com/2f2yvr6v

Interested in applying for National Board Certification? Check out these resources.

This virtual professional development will walk through the reevaluation report with a school psychologist, providing scaffolding for each item so that your evaluation reports take less time and have more impact.

March 24th & March 31st, 5 pm - 6:30 pm

Registration Link: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/553/r4y20f1v

Discounted Online PD Courses!

3rd to 6th Grade Science Teachers Program

Need in Deed's Civic Action Teacher Network

4/11 & 4/18: Building Science & Social Studies Confidence for the Praxis Exam

2/21 & 2/28: Building Science & Social Studies Confidence for the Praxis Exam

1/14: Working With Paras

7/28 - 8/1: Strong Beginnings 2025 Summer Series

7/21 - 7/25: Praxis Test Prep Week

National Board Certification Information

3/24 & 3/31: Revamping Reevaluation Reports