Spring 2026 ASPIRE Semester 4, Course 26: Broader Professional Community

Spring 2026, Semester 4, Course 26: Focus on Broader Community
January 15th, 2026

This course empowers educators to define and grow their professional identities by recognizing their unique strengths, exploring professional organizations, and identifying pathways for continued learning and leadership. Candidates will investigate national and international professional associations (e.g., ASCD, ISTE, AERA, NSTA), attend or review key educational conferences (e.g., ISTELive, ASCD Annual Conference), and discover how to build Professional Learning Networks (PLNs) that enhance visibility and influence in the broader educational community. The course also provides guidance for planning school-based leadership projects, applying for credentials or fellowships, and engaging in ongoing professional development that aligns with long-term goals as reflective, ethical, and collaborative practitioners.

ELIGIBILITY

Only candidates who have: 1) earned a CE, 2) successfully completed the 50-Hour Pre-Professional Component, and 3) are currently employed as a full-time teacher of record are eligible to enroll.

NOTE: EACH applicant must complete the Google form as part of their official entrance into the ASPIRE to Teach program. ASPIRE to Teach is required to collect student identification information that corresponds with the applicant’s NJDOE professional account (via NJEdCert). This information must be completed for initial registration by each applicant.

PLEASE ONLY COMPLETE THIS FORM ONE TIME FOR YOUR FIRST COURSE in the ASPIRE program, NOT at every course. ASPIRE To Teach Application Information

The ASPIRE to Teach experience

ASPIRE to Teach offers an online program experience with an assigned ASPIRE Lead Instructor (ALI) who is a veteran educator and provides guidance, direction, and feedback in each course. During Fall and Spring terms, ASPIRE candidates also participate in with Professional Learning Community (PLC) Saturday Sessions (8:30am-1:30pm) that occur twice each term (2 PLCs in Fall, 2 PLCs in Spring). During the Summer terms, there are no PLC Saturday Sessions (alternate assignments replace the PLC content).

ASPIRE to Teach focuses on Universal Design for Learning, High-Leverage Practices, and Relationship-Driven Instruction. ASPIRE Lead Instructors (ALIs) support candidates in meeting the New Jersey Professional Standards for Teachers through online learning experiences, video coaching, PLC meetings, and personalized support.

Dates

January 15th, 2026

Pricing

$335.00

Refunds

Typically no refunds are allowed. For inquiries, please contact the ASPIRE to Teach administrative team, aspiretoteach@rowan.edu.

Have Questions?

Contact The ASPIRE to Teach administrative team, aspiretoteach@rowan.edu.