Full course description
Summer 2026, Semester 4, Course 26: Focus on Broader Community
May 1st, 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.
Standards Addressed:
NJ Professional Standards for Teachers: 9, 10
CAEP Standard: R1.4
INTASC Standards: 9, 10
Dates
May 1st, 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.