Teacher Training

Online Courses

WCU offers several online courses for teacher training and continuing education credit. These courses are offered in partnership with Ed2Go. Some popular Ed2Go short courses include:

• Solving Classroom Discipline Problems
• Ready, Set, Read!
• Teaching Science: Grades 4-6
• The Creative Classroom
• Integrating Technology in the K-5 Classroom
• Understanding Adolescents
• GRE Test Prep

WCU Faculty-led Online Professional Development

• Professional Development for Lateral Entry Teachers
• Mentor Training

See more online classes

Graduate Programs

Western Carolina University's graduate program in Special Education offers teachers an opportunity to earn a professional development certificate in three critical skill areas:

• Creativity and Differentiation
• Response to Intervention for Social and Emotional Behavior
• Collaboration with Families and Professionals

Special Education Professional Development Certificate

Special Education Programs