At SchoolDay, we know that teachers are the heart of every classroom. You do far more than deliver lessons. You inspire curiosity, nurture resilience, and guide students through challenges both academic and personal. Your dedication shapes futures every single day. As the new school year begins, we want to recognize that commitment and provide you with the same opportunities for growth and support that you so generously give to your students.

At SchoolDay Academy, we believe your professional growth should be as thoughtfully supported as the work you do for your students. Our professional learning hub, powered by Coursera, offers high-impact, research-based courses that respect your time and meet the evolving demands of the education sector. With more than 9,000 courses available, there’s something for every teacher, IT leader, and administrator—whether your goal is to expand instructional strategies, integrate technology, or address the diverse needs of your learners.

Why Professional Learning Matters

Professional learning isn’t just about keeping up with current trends. It’s about equipping teachers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to excel in today’s classrooms—and tomorrow’s. Research shows that when educators have access to meaningful, job-embedded learning opportunities, they are more likely to feel supported, stay in the profession, and embrace innovative practices. In a time when teacher retention is a pressing concern, professional learning is more than a benefit. It’s a necessity.

Featured Courses to Start the Year Strong

The three dynamic, application-focused, courses featured here are just a small sample of what’s available through the SchoolDay Academy. Bridging research and practice, these courses empower educators. Whether you want to integrate AI into writing instruction, better support students with specific learning needs in math, or bring SEL to life through storytelling, these offerings deliver strategies educators can put to use immediately.

Enhance Writing Instruction with AI: Practice and Pedagogy

What if you could transform writing instruction from a time-consuming challenge into a dynamic, student-centered process? This 30-hour course, led by Mark Stanley, founder of Scribo, guides educators in embedding AI into their writing curriculum in ways that enhance, not replace, great teachers.

Dyscalculia: Understanding Strategies That Support Students in Elementary School (2nd–5th Grade)

Dyscalculia—often called “math dyslexia”—is one of the least understood learning differences. In this 15-hour course, Dr. Honora Wall helps teachers recognize signs of dyscalculia, distinguish it from common math struggles, and design targeted interventions for struggling learners. Through immersive virtual labs and hands-on applications, educators gain the skills to turn math anxiety into math success—for every student.

Empowering SEL Through Storytelling

Developed in partnership with Heroes Made, this 20-hour course equips Grades 1–6 educators with research-based strategies and ready-to-use resources to spark emotional intelligence through narrative. Teachers learn how to integrate the five core SEL competencies into daily lessons, activate student voice through original storytelling, and even guide students toward professional publication. Teachers who take this course will leave with a complete SEL toolkit, student artifacts for their portfolios, and a fresh sense of purpose in fostering whole-child development.

Preparing Teachers for the Future of Education

The demands on educators are evolving rapidly. Advances in AI, growing emphasis on inclusion, a heightened focus on SEL, and the need for data-informed instruction are driving the future of education. SchoolDay Academy is designed to meet these challenges head-on, giving teachers the tools they need to thrive.

We know you are committed to delivering the best to your students. But you deserve to give yourself the best, too. Investing in yourself through SchoolDay Academy will give you:

• Professional opportunities – The teaching field is rapidly changing. These courses can prepare you for what’s next and open new opportunities for your career path.
• Classroom Innovation – New strategies and tools empower creative, responsive teaching.
• Student Success – Skilled, future-ready educators create classrooms where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

SchoolDay Academy is more than professional development. It’s a commitment to our educators who are shaping the future of learning.

Explore the full course catalogue with a free 14-day trial of SchoolDay Academy! Start your year with the tools, strategies, and inspiration to make this your most impactful school year yet.