Professional Learning

NAF Future Ready Educators engage in personalized, learner-centered educational practices as they strive to create equitable learning environments to ensure learners fulfill their potential and are future-ready.

The four domains of the Educator Framework are Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Cognitive, and Instructional (KnowledgeWorks).

NAF Next 2023 Digital Participant Badge

Double the value of your learning from NAF Next 2023 by earning a digital badge by reflecting on key takeaways from the sessions you attended. Validate your participation and learning at NAF Next and amplify your accomplishments on your social media, website, digital portfolio, or email signature.

AI 101 for Teachers

Partners Code.org, ETS, ISTE and Khan Academy are offering this free, foundational online learning series that will demystify AI, explore responsible implementation, address bias, and showcase how AI-powered learning can revolutionize student outcomes. Sessions feature renowned experts.

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Free Google Professional Certificates

NAF has been awarded scholarships to distribute for Google Professional Certificates for NAF Educators and Alumni: Google Data Analytics, Google Project Management, Google UX Design, Google IT Support Professional, Digital Marketing & E-commerce, and Google IT Automation. Validate your skills through a Google Professional Certificate and prepare your learners for competitively-paid jobs in high-growth fields. There will also be an opportunity to extend this FREE program to your academy students.

Professional Learning

Future Ready Learning for Educators

The professional learning modules provided have been carefully curated to support the NAF curricular offerings. Please complete our short survey to help us improve the NAF library.

Earn a Digital Marketing Skills Certification

Earn a digital marketing skills certificate from Meta for Facebook. Learn about advertising, the value of Facebook and much more.

Top Scholars working for racial justice

Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Science Education

The Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Science Education project fellows are top scholars working for racial justice. Their fields include science, education, public health, and sociology. In their video narratives, the fellows discuss their research, their journeys, challenges they've had to overcome, and their advice to Black students, who are underrepresented in their career fields. The fellows are developing content for two upcoming clusters: Racism as a Public Health Crisis, and Inclusive and Antiracist Teaching Strategies. For more narrative stories, check out the pathway, Meet the Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Science Education Fellows.

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CTE Learn Career Lounge

Join over 210,000 CTE educators in this shared community. The Career Lounge enables you to share best practices across many career pathways.

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WBL Webinar - WBL Tracker, AA, & NAFTrack Certification Now that the WBL Participation Tracker and Reflection Form tools have been live for a year, what’s next? How will this data be used in the...
Webinar - Annual Data Collection and Academy Assessment Tips This webinar covers essential tips to complete NAF's 2023-24 Annual Data Collection and Academy Assessment. Discover completion deadlines, changes...
Webinar - What's Changing with NAFTrack? This webinar provides an overview of the new formula for NAFTrack Certification, ways we have streamlined data entry and improved the platform,...
WBL Webinar - Intro. to the Tech Tools of ODWBL This webinar highlights new and existing tech tools that support the outcomes-driven approach including the WBL Participation Tracker, Reflection...
Building Quality Academies Find resources from our NAF Next sessions on Reimagining Stakeholder Engagement; Leadership Matters; Amplifying Youth Voice for Academy...
The Impact of Partnerships Find resources from our NAF Next sessions on Reimagining Stakeholder Engagement; Alumni Mentoring; Leveraging Partners to Impact WBL; Robotics and...
The NAF Student Experience Find resources from our NAF Next sessions on the NAF Student Experience related to Social Capital: Developing Student Networks and STEM Engagement.
Promoting My Academy Find resources from our NAF Next sessions on Marketing and Branding Your Academy and Equitable Access to Recruitment and Marketing.
Teaching in NAF Find resources from our NAF Next sessions on Google Applied Skills, Authentic Learning Projects, AppInventor, Techniques in Obtaining Industry...
Work-Based Learning Find resources from our NAF Next sessions on WBL, such as NAF's Outcomes Driven Approach; What is WBL; Mentored Industry Projects; Empowering...
WBL Webinar - WBL Action Planning This webinar covers strategies for action planning, NAF's expectations for WBL, the tools, data, and resources you can use, how to engage Advisory...	Webinar
The Strategic Planning Process for Advisory Boards A NAF Pro Series Network Discussion featuring two board chairs from Miami-Dade: Carlos Vasquez, President of Miami EdTech (STEM Board Chair) and...	Webinar
Ace Your Interview - Resume & Interview Tips for Success from KPMG and World Wide Technology Career and internship opportunities often begin with a well-crafted resume to help you get noticed followed by a successful interview. This...	Webinar\|Resume Review Workshops\|Video\|Mock Interview\|Teacher\|Educator\|Student
WBL Webinar - Expanding Your WBL Approach This webinar explores how to engage students in WBL planning and implementation, integrating WBL into the classroom, expanding stakeholders, and...	Webinar
WBL Webinar - Analyzing Your WBL Participation Tracker & Reflection Form Data In this webinar, we explore systems and strategies for analyzing your WBL data and looking at ways you can use that knowledge to inform future...	Webinar
WBL Webinar - Best Practices for Internship Readiness This WBL webinar covers strategies and specific activities to help students put their best foot forward during each phase of the internship...	Webinar
The Benefits of Advisory Board Subcommittees A NAF Pro Series Network Discussion, this webinar focuses on how high-performing advisory boards develop committees aligned to their strategic...	Webinar
WBL Webinar - WBL Participation Tracker and Reflection Form Training Complete step-by-step training on NAF's two new tools for tracking work-based learning activities and receiving student feedback.	Webinar
WBL Webinar - A World of Resources Dive into NAF’s work-based learning resources for student, educator, and partner use and connect these to upcoming WBL activities.	Webinar
WBL Webinar - National & Local Internships Overview Learn how to identify internship opportunities for students and about NAF's National Partner Internship Program.	Webinar
WBL Webinar - Planning WBL It’s time to implement your work-based learning plan! We explore planning resources and elements of high-quality work-based learning.	Webinar
WBL Webinar - How to Connect with Health Professions Associations Webinar Learn what Health Professions Associations are, how they can support WBL activities, and strategies for locating and contacting them.	Webinar
WBL Webinar - Unique Sources for WBL Partners & Volunteers In this webinar, you'll learn 7 specific sources and strategies for recruiting new WBL volunteers and partners.	Webinar
Educator Competencies NAF Educator Framework NAF Future Ready Educators engage in personalized, learner-centered educational practices as they strive towards creating equitable...	Hospitality & Tourism\|Health Science\|Engineering\|Information Technology\|Finance\|Flyers
Educator Competencies Toolkit Students at the Center Hub Educator Competencies for Personalized, Learner-Centered Environments, created by KnowldegWorks in partnership with the Council of Chief...	Information Technology\|Hospitality & Tourism\|Health Science\|Finance\|Engineering
Domain: Content Expertise Certifying Adobe Skills in Your Classroom This course is for educators looking to set up Adobe certification at their school or institution.	Information Technology
Domain \| Content Expertise Basic Principles of Design Understanding the fundamentals of good design is essential for communicating with impact. This course helps teachers enrich their creative...	Information Technology
Domain: Content Expertise Teaching Computer Science Discoveries Interested in teaching Code.org's Computer Science Discoveries? NAF recommends starting with this professional learning self-paced course.	Information Technology
Domain: Content Expertise Cyber.org Professional Learning Events Free, asynchronous professional development for 6th – 12th grade teachers! Check out Cyber.org's professional learning events that are...	Information Technology
Domain: Content Expertise Cybersecurity Basics (15 hrs, self-paced course) This free course from Teach Cyber is a good starting point to understand the relatively new world of cybersecurity. Explore some common threats,...	Information Technology
Domain: Content Expertise Cybersecurity Essentials (30 hrs, self-paced course) Build upon your cybersecurity knowledge and explore the essential information security principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability....	Information Technology
Domain: Content Expertise Introduction to Packet Tracer (10 hrs, self-paced course) This course is designed for new users of Packet Tracer for self-study and familiarization with the tool used in many Networking Academy courses....	Information Technology
Domain: Content Expertise Networking Essentials (70 hrs, self-paced course) This course is designed for teachers wanting to learn more about communication in a connected world. There are 20 modules covering topics such as:...
Domain: Content Expertise Python for Beginners Join this free online course to learn how to program with Python. You’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of the programming language like...	Information Technology
Domain: Content Expertise AI Foundations A Collaboration of ISTE and IBM - complete all five modules and earn a badge! Free after registration with SkillsBuild	Engineering\|Information Technology
Domain: Content Expertise IBM AI Skills for Educators This badge earner understands what AI is & how delivering AI education can prepare students for the 21st century workforce. Through hands-on...	Information Technology\|Engineering
Domain: Content Expertise NextGen Personal Finance These free NGPF virtual professional development courses are designed for educators wanting to brush up on their content knowledge, find support...	Finance
Domain: Content Expertise Economics Fundamentals In this collection, educators will obtain an overview of economics’ introductory level content. Our Master Teachers have developed this...	Finance
Fundamentals of A.P. Economics Webinar Series Are you teaching A.P. I.B. or College level economics classes? This webinar series reviews the Advanced Placement Economics macro and micro...	Finance
Invest in Girls Invest in Girls, a program of the Council for Economic Education, provides high school girls with personal finance education and pathways to...	Finance
Domain: Content Expertise Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technology In this course from Princeton, you will gain an understanding of Bitcoin and how it works at a technical level.	Finance\|Information Technology
Domain: Instructional Practice Start Here: Go Places Professional articles curated by AICPA for the accounting educator	Finance
Domain: Content Expertise Warehousing and Distribution The Prologis Learning Academy is a fast, free online training program designed to prepare you for today’s jobs in the warehousing and...	Information Technology\|Engineering\|Finance
Domain: Content Expertise Help build a sustainable CS Program with the Teals Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) is a Microsoft Philanthropies program that builds sustainable CS programs in high schools. We...	Information Technology
Domain: Content Expertise Introduction to the Travel and Tourism Industry: Passport to the World The muli-module course developed by The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership provides a comprehensive introduction for students enrolled in...	Hospitality & Tourism
Domain: Intrapersonal Teach with Harvard LabXChange This pathway is designed to support educators in using the LabXchange platform with learners. The pathway provides an overview of LabXchange and...	Health Science
Domain \| Content Expertise Wednesday Webinars: Health Science Education Provided by NCHSE, connect with fellow educators and industry members. Learn about important topics and resources in the health science education	Health Science
Domain: Content Expertise Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health Offered by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Health Science
Domain: Content Expertise Introductory Human Physiology In this course from Duke University, students learn to recognize and to apply the basic concepts that govern integrated body function (as an...	Health Science
Content Expertise Domain: John Hopkins University and Medical Center Curated by HOSA, these courses may be used as the basis of classroom and/or chapter projects and studies. The Johns Hopkins Hospital, a nonprofit...	Health Science
Domain: Content Expertise Stories of Infection This course from Stanford University introduces learners to a variety of infectious diseases using a patient-centered, story-based approach.	Health Science
Domain: Content Expertise Teaching with MIT App Inventor Everything an educator needs to know about teaching with MIT App Inventor.	Information Technology\|Finance\|Health Science\|Hospitality & Tourism\|Engineering
Domain: Content Expertise World Chefs Academy Free online Pre-Commis Chef training program	Hospitality & Tourism
Domain: Intrapersonal CTE for Students with Disabilities: A Framework for Understanding Learn about the numerous pieces of legislation that impact students with disabilities, including Perkins V. You will also learn strategies to...	Health Science\|Finance\|Information Technology\|Engineering\|Hospitality & Tourism
Domain: Intrapersonal Culturally Responsive Teaching The Council for Economic Education (CEE) is supporting teachers and students by presenting a two-part professional development webinar series that...
Domain: Intrapersonal The Talk: Valuing Diversity in Teaching Practices The educator will demonstrate evidence of classroom culture or environment in which students’ diverse identities are visible. In addition,...	Health Science\|Hospitality & Tourism\|Finance\|Information Technology\|Engineering
Domain: Intrapersonal CTE Research Network Practitioner Training Modules Designed for CTE practitioners and state agency staff, these modules strengthen capacity to access, understand, and use CTE data and research as...	Finance\|Information Technology\|Hospitality & Tourism\|Health Science\|Engineering
Domain: Instructional Practice Blended Learning Earn professional learning credit hours for an on-demand Blended Learning course.Blended Learning is an instructional strategy that combines...	Finance\|Health Science\|Information Technology\|Engineering\|Hospitality & Tourism
Domain: Instructional Practice Personalized Learning Welcome to Learn Next: A Toolbox for Educators to Transform Practice, powered by InspirED! This free hub provides powerful experiences for...	Finance\|Hospitality & Tourism\|Health Science\|Information Technology\|Engineering
Domain: Instructional Practice EdTech Webinar Series This webinar collection focuses on best practices and strategies for using edtech tools and incorporating them into personal finance and economics...
Domain: Content Expertise Enhance Learning with Augmented Reality Provided by our partner Verizon, explore the benefits of designing learning experiences with augmented reality and earn a micro-credential from...	Information Technology\|Hospitality & Tourism\|Finance\|Health Science\|Engineering
Domain: Instructional Practice Effectively Leveraging Virtual Reality in the Classroom Educators will learn how to adapt their lessons to incorporate simulated experiences that are similar to or completely different from the real...	Health Science\|Information Technology\|Hospitality & Tourism\|Engineering\|Finance
Domain: Instructional Practice Developing and Facilitating Virtual Projects Educators will acquire the knowledge and skills to demonstrate a basic understanding of Project-based Learning. Earn a micro-credential from...	Information Technology\|Health Science\|Engineering\|Finance\|Hospitality & Tourism
Domain: Instructional Practice USPTO's National Summer Teacher Institute The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Office of Education will conduct a virtual National Summer Teacher Institute (NSTI) on...	Hospitality & Tourism\|Health Science\|Finance\|Information Technology\|Engineering
Domain: Content Expertise Artificial Intelligence Explorations - Preview Course This is a demo version of the course. You will be able to see one content module and you will have access for 2 weeks. This course will introduce...	Engineering\|Information Technology
Domain: Instructional Practice Digital Literacy in the Classroom This course from ISTE is built to support K-12 educators in developing digitally literate students and empowered digital citizens. You will...	Hospitality & Tourism\|Health Science\|Engineering\|Information Technology\|Finance
Domain: Instructional Practice Computational Thinking The computational thinking (CT) course developed with support from Google will provide you with a clear definition of CT, explain how it differs...	Hospitality & Tourism\|Health Science\|Engineering\|Information Technology\|Finance
Domain: Instructional Practice Foundations Course Design for Delight Intuit's Design for Delight Foundations Course is an online learning path that you can take at your own pace. Learn design thinking basics to help...	Hospitality & Tourism\|Health Science\|Engineering\|Information Technology\|Finance
Earn Your NAF Next 2023 Participant Badge NAF Next 2023: Perspectives is NAF's annual professional learning conference held in Phoenix, AZ, from July 12-14. The aim of this conference is...
Empowering Advisory Boards and Industry Partners Through Outcomes-Driven Work-Based Learning NAF advisory boards, regional boards, and business partners continue to impact students by providing access to powerful work-based learning...