Leading Edge: Online Teacher Certification

Launched in 2011, the Leading Edge Online Teacher certification program will guide educators through a curriculum based on the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) National Standards for Online Teaching. Upon successful completion, the certification will give schools, districts, and other prospective employers assurance that Leading Edge Certified Online Teachers have the skills to effectively facilitate online courses.

This certification program is intended for classroom teachers and will provide them with the pedagogy of effective online instruction. Participants will develop strategies for enhancing the learning opportunities for all students enrolled in their online and blended learning classes.

This certification program is not a Learning Management training course. Please contact Burt Lo, burt_lo@sccoe.org or (408) 453-4272, for more information about Moodle training.

Successful completion of this program will provide teachers with skills, such as:

Planning, designing, and incorporating strategies to promote active learning, interaction, and participation in online learning environments
Modeling, guiding, and encouraging legal, ethical, safe, and healthy behavior related to technology use
Creating and implementing online assessments

The certification program consists of one face-to-face meeting to introduce participants to the course content, Learning Management System, and program expectations. The remainder of the program consists of eight modules that are intended be completed online, at the rate of one module per week.

Cost: $450 (Scholarships are available for teachers employed in Santa Clara County. Please contact Burt Lo for additional information, before submitting your registration.)

3 University Semester Units available (additional cost)

Santa Clara County Office of Education's Leading Edge Online Teacher Facilitators:

Greg Pitzer

This Online Teacher Certification Program content is provided by the Leading Edge Certification Alliance (LEC Alliance).

Date last updated: April 23, 2012