Benefits of Online Professional Development from Ballard & Tighe

• Specialized Courses: designed for teachers of English language learners, to increase their ability to teach this specific population of students
• University Credits: teachers may gain salary advancement and credential renewal.
• Fully accredited: through Chapman University in California
• Flexible Scheduling: teachers complete course work within personalized schedules
• Convenient Location: any location with Internet capability
• Personal Attention: online instructors offer timely contact, answers and feedback
• Self-Paced Courses: work entirely at your own pace
• Grades Within One Week: receive a letter of completion and your grades within one week of completing a course
• Immediate Classroom Application: teachers can immediately begin to integrate course content into their curricular practices
• Professional Faculty: instructors are experienced teachers and subject matter experts
• Meet Requirements: courses help teachers meet their state’s requirements for professional development units
• Cost-Effective: no off-site training, travel, or substitute teacher expenses for school districts
• Standard Internet Connections: no additional software is needed to participate
• No Hidden Expenses: no additional books or materials to buy