Continuing Education for Teachers

Evidence-Based Training That Transforms Your Classroom 

As a teacher, you're shaping the future—one student, one lesson, one breakthrough at a time. Whether you're navigating challenging behaviors, supporting students with ADHD and autism, or creating trauma-informed classrooms, you need practical strategies that work Monday morning.

PESI offers comprehensive professional development designed for K-12 educators committed to continuous growth. Our expert-led courses provide immediately applicable techniques for classroom management, behavioral interventions, social-emotional learning, and specialized support for diverse learners.

From live seminars and on-demand courses to immersive destination retreats, our training fits your demanding schedule while delivering the evidence-based strategies that enhance student engagement, reduce classroom disruptions, and create inclusive learning environments where every child can thrive.

Join thousands of educators who've transformed their practice—and their students' lives—through PESI's world-class professional development.

Bestselling Online Courses for Teachers

Online Course
In this certificate course, Lynne Kenney, Psy,D. will show you how to integrate the newest...
Online Course
Help students with ADHD succeed! Get CBT, mindfulness & sensory-based strategies and immediately...
Online Course
Learn what’s new, what’s working, and what’s just around the corner in autism intervention!
Online Course
Behavioral, medication and relationship interventions to help your clients thrive with ADHD from...
Digital Seminar
No one ever said that working with children with autism, ADHD or sensory disorders is easy.
Additional Formats: Live Webinar
Online Course
Learn sensitive strength-based approaches for Autism, ADHD, “AuDHD”, Dyslexia, OCD & more, from...
Digital Seminar
Watch Thomas Phelan in this digital seminar, as he teaches you how to incorporate 1-2-3 Magic with...
Online Course
Become a Parts Work Trauma Specialist. Master IFS, Gestalt & Somatic Therapy to help clients heal...
Digital Seminar
This two-day course was developed for experienced, post-graduate, licensed clinicians who are...
Additional Formats: Live Webinar
Digital Seminar
Join expert and author John Pagano, PhD, OTR/L, as he guides you through the latest research on...
Digital Seminar
For children to be able to pay attention, actively participate and learn, their nervous systems...

Certifications and Professional Advancement for Teachers

Certification helps you grow professionally, serve your clients better, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field. It’s a strategic investment in your teaching career, and PESI, in partnership with Evergreen Certifications, makes it easy with affordable, flexible, and accredited options tailored to your path.

Whether you're looking to deepen your classroom management skills, create inclusive environments for students to succeed, or understand how adverse childhood experiences affect learning, PESI has what you need. Ready to grow your expertise? Explore certifications designed for teachers to boost your confidence, enhance your credibility, and create a lasting impact on those you serve.

Bestselling Certification Trainings for Teachers

Online Course
Help students with ADHD succeed! Get CBT, mindfulness & sensory-based strategies and immediately...
Online Course
Learn what’s new, what’s working, and what’s just around the corner in autism intervention!
Online Course
Behavioral, medication and relationship interventions to help your clients thrive with ADHD from...

Free Resources For Teachers

Free Resources for Teachers

PESI offers a wealth of complimentary materials to support teacher development and classroom well-being. Developed in partnership with leading voices in the field—like Lynne Kenney, PsyD  and Jennifer Cohen Harper, MA, E-RYT, RCYT—these resources provide real-world strategies and trauma-informed insights you can apply with confidence. Whether you're supporting students through complex challenges or looking to deepen your expertise, these tools from PESI help you stay current, connected, and clinically sharp.

Free Training for Teachers

Free Live Events

Online Course
Earn 2 prestigious certifications in 1 course! Learn tailed strategies to treat anxiety,...
Additional Formats: Online Course
Online Course
Get trained in polyvagal therapy in this comprehensive training that gives you a strong foundation...
Additional Formats: Online Course
Online Course
Dec 23, 2025
Not only do you get step-by-step EFIT training quickly and easily, but you’ll see Dr. Campbell in...
Additional Formats: Digital Seminar
Online Course
Jan 8, 2026
In this joyful and relaxed learning environment, join leading trainer, Dr. Richard Sears, licensed...
Additional Formats: Live Webinar
Online Course
Jan 21, 2026
FREE EFT for Emotional Regulation & Trauma Processing: An Energy Psychology Approach
Online Course
Feb 11, 2026
FREE 2-Day Essentials of Sex Therapy with Tammy Nelson: Effective Strategies for Creating Deep...
Online Course
Feb 11, 2026
Losing a client to suicide is your worst nightmare.
Additional Formats: Digital Seminar Live Webinar
Online Course
Feb 13, 2026
DBT Crash Course for Clinicians: 15 Core Techniques to Improve Emotional Regulation, Manage...
Additional Formats: Digital Seminar Live Webinar
Live Webinar
Feb 23, 2026
Do parents come to you labeling their children as Manipulative, Out-of-Control, Disobedient, or...
Additional Formats: Digital Seminar DVD Online Course
Live Webinar
Mar 9, 2026
Endorsed by the U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense, the International Society of...
Additional Formats: Online Course Live Webinar
Online Course
Mar 11, 2026
Artificial Intelligence in Behavioral Health: Top Ethics and Risk Management Challenges
Additional Formats: Digital Seminar Live Webinar
Live Webinar
Mar 16, 2026
This trauma certification training combines the power of IFS therapy and EMDR to give you the...
Additional Formats: Online Course
Online Course
Apr 27, 2026
“I’m too fat.” “I’m on a diet.” “Today is a cheat day.” "Once I lose weight, I’ll be...
Additional Formats: Digital Seminar Live Webinar

Check Your State CE Requirements

If you're seeking continuing education to keep your license and certifications current across all areas of your practice, start by reviewing your state’s guidelines to ensure you meet every requirement. From there, you can map out a meaningful year of learning that supports your professional goals while maintaining your credentials. It’s efficient, flexible, and designed to fit your schedule. Plus, new courses and webinar dates are added regularly. Be sure to check back often for the latest offerings.

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What is a Teacher? The Role of a Teacher

Today's teachers serve as facilitators of learning, behavioral specialists, trauma-informed practitioners, advocates for diverse learners, and architects of inclusive classroom communities. 

Beyond academic outcomes, teachers shape students' social-emotional development, self-concept, and future opportunities. They recognize potential, nurture strengths, and provide the consistent, caring relationships that research shows are essential for healthy child development—especially for students who've experienced adversity. 

Teaching is far more than delivering content; it’s a dynamic, high-stakes role that intersects education, mental health, and social development. However, if you or someone you know needs mental health support, please reach out to a professional.
 
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