Online K-12 Teaching Certificate and Endorsement
Online K-12 Teaching Certificate & Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Online Instruction Endorsement
Prepare yourself to teach engaging lessons in online or blended learning environments. The ESU program is unique. We have professors that have been working in online education since 2004 to the present day within a wide variety of virtual K12 schools. We also collaborate with CIU20 to meet different credit needs. The courses are convenient, providing valuable interaction with peers where you examine real issues in education. The online program can be completed in one year.
All courses can be fully integrated into the partner programs in Professional & Secondary Education M.Ed. & Instructional Technology M.Ed. Most other ESU, M.Ed. programs can utilize some or all the credits as electives.
All About Online K-12 Teaching Certificate at ESU
- Why ESU for Professional Education?
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- Faculty have a history of being involved with online education. They have been researching teaching-learning online since 2007, and have been key leaders in developing virtual education programs.
- All courses are online and the students experience different teaching methods online.
- ESU stays up-to-date. We maintain a cooperative relationship with school districts and virtual schools that deliver online education.
- ESU applied and was awarded the PDE endorsement preparation the same year it was offered because ESU is prepared for innovation in learning.
- Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) & PA Dept. of Education
- What do students learn to do?
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- Students gain confidence in teaching and learning online. They learn to design an online course for successful learning!
- First, students examine learner diversity and strategies to enhance student presence.
- Then, students learn to use many technology tools for engagement and complete the instructional design process, including Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.
- Last, students analyze data using learning analytics and create assessments for a variety of goals, with an emphasis on authentic and meaningful experiences.
- Courses are 100% online
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There are a variety of synchronous and asynchronous classes to model effective learning for developing students.
- Synchronous courses allow for video conferencing interaction with the professor and whole class during weekly times. Meeting times can be found on the course schedule.
- Asynchronous courses allow for more schedule flexibility. Video conferencing interaction is either voluntary or during times agreed upon by a group or class.
- Having both course delivery methods allows the student to thoughtfully consider the delivery methods for their learning goals.
- Sequence - Four Courses
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- PSED 522, Foundation of Online Learning in the K-12 Environments - Asynchronous
- DMET 510, Online Tools and Strategies of Learner-Centered Classrooms - Synchronous
- DMET 530, Instructional Design for Effective Learning - Synchronous
- PSED 523, Assessing Students in K-12 Online Learning Environments - Asynchronous
- Career Opportunities
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Graduates of the Online K-12 Teaching Certificate have earned positions as:
- Virtual teacher for District public schools for East Stroudsburg Area School District Cyber Academy and other district public schools
- Virtual teacher for a virtual school for Commonwealth Charter Academy
- Teach online for a community college or university
- Consultant to deliver professional development for a district
- Teacher sells their instructional materials on Teachers-Pay-Teachers
- Coordinator of online programs at a school
- Online social studies teacher at Commonwealth Character Academy
- Cyber coach at East Stroudsburg Area School District
- Online math teacher for Advanced Placement math
Finishing Up
- PDE Online Instruction Endorsement: Once you are finished with all courses, apply through the TIMS System for the Online Instruction Endorsement (Code: Type = 58; Subject = 1184).
Start searching for ESU, but only enter East Stroudsburg and then from the choices select East Stroudsburg Univ of PA.
- Eligible candidates must have a valid PA Level 1 or Level II teaching certification at the time of application.
- ESU Certificate: All post-baccalaureate students that complete this course sequence are eligible for the ESU certificate in Online K-12 Teaching.
Innovative Faculty
Learn more about the Online K-12 Teaching Certificate.
Professional Licensure Disclosures and Distance Learning State Authorization: Applicants who are applying to programs that may lead to licensure in states other than Pennsylvania must be aware of the various state professional licensure requirements. Please see ESU's professional licensure disclosures, Evaluation of Conduct Record, and check licensure requirements by occupation and state at CareerOneStop.
Contact Us
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- Stroud Hall 209
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3363
- Fax:
- (570) 422-3942 (Fax)
- Title of Department Leader
- Department Chair
- Name
- Beth Sockman
- E:
- bsockman@esu.edu
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3621
