Professional Development for Educators
Explore professional development opportunities designed to strengthen instructional practice, coaching, and leadership while supporting meaningful learning for educators at every stage of their career.
Academy for Educators
Developed by PLS 3rd Learning, the Academy for Educators offers high-quality, flexible online professional development grounded in research and the work of Steve Barkley. The Academy is designed to support educators through applied learning experiences that connect theory, reflection, and practice.
Professional learning within the Academy is organized into micro-credentials, each focused on a specific area of instructional or leadership growth.
PLS Classes
PLS Classes offer educators interactive, graduate-level professional learning that blends research, collaboration, and practical application. Participants engage in facilitated instruction, meaningful discussion, and personalized support from experienced master facilitators.
Courses are designed to deepen understanding, support reflective practice, and help educators immediately apply new learning to their classrooms, schools, and leadership roles.
AAIE Institute
The AAIE Institute for International School Leadership is an online professional development program designed for current and aspiring leaders in international schools. The Institute supports leadership development and school improvement while addressing the unique contexts of international education. Participants engage in learning grounded in real-world international school practice.
Personalized PD with Steve
This customized professional development experience combines PLS 3rd Learning’s fully facilitated Academy for Educators coursework with personalized, live synchronous sessions led by subject-matter experts—including the option to work directly with Steve Barkley. Designed for schools and districts, this approach supports deeper learning and meaningful implementation for larger teams.
