Professional Development Courses: Schedule
All three credit courses require 42 hours of instructional work throughout the duration of the course. Whether it is in-person class time or online alternative instruction, it is your opportunity to put your new knowledge into immediate practice. The frequency of online discussion/interaction with instructor and classmates is throughout the course. It is available 24 hours a day. For course descriptions simply click on the course name or visit our course catalog. 10 days prior to the course you will receive a Welcome email with directions and any other instructions for the course. If you have any questions about our scheduling please feel free to contact us at info@thomstecher.com.
Registration for courses closes 5 days before the first day of class or if the course is filled.
An official Grade Receipt Letter will be mailed by Neumann University at the conclusion of the course.
Fall 2025
EDU 526 - Stress Management: Specific Solutions for Educators (Online)
- Price: $900.00
- Dates: September 29th - November 23rd
- Professors: Jessie McFarland
- Location: Online via Canvas online learning platform
The course is designed to help teachers, administrators, and support staff assess their stress levels, identify primary causes of excess stress in both their professional and personal lives, and learn specific, realistic stress reduction strategies. Participants will learn how and why stress levels, burnout, and job dissatisfaction are disproportionately high in the educational field. Educators will explore the most appropriate and necessary choices facing anyone in high-stress occupations: change your skills, change your position, change your attitude, or change jobs. Participants will learn and practice relaxation and visualization techniques, safe and simple exercise options. and other strategies that are under their control.
EDU 526 - Neurodivergent Students: Best Practices for Teaching and Supporting (Online)
- Price: $900.00
- Dates: October 20th - December 7th
- Professors: Vicki Morgan
- Location: Online via Canvas online learning platform
This course explores neurodivergent disorders and their impact on cognitive function, behavior, and social interaction. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Intellectual Disability, and Tourette Syndrome. The course will also examine evidence-based teaching strategies tailored to support neurodivergent learners in educational settings. Through research, case studies, and practical applications, students will develop the skills necessary to foster inclusive and effective learning environments for neurodiverse students.