Connect yourself with free, online, professional learning opportunities that give the tools you need to provide your students with universal behavioral supports in a culturally-appropriate and trauma-informed manner. 

webPD courses, offered since 2020, are taught via Canvas LMS and are now available on-demand, with active, trained facilitators who respond asynchronously to support your learning. Each course includes five self-paced modules blending research, theory, and practical application. To register, visit PDNetworks or scroll to the bottom of this page.

Notice to returning participants: webPD is moving to on-demand. Our last scheduled term has closed. Starting approximately September 1, 2026 (date subject to change), all webPD courses will be available on-demand through Canvas LMS, with trained facilitators responding asynchronously.

 

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

101, 201, 301 courses
Explore the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study and the socio-cultural, historical, and health implications of this seminal body of research. Learn also how trauma and ACEs impact teaching, learning, family, and community engagement.

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

101 & 201 courses
Study social emotional learning (SEL) as a process for developing key competencies required for successful participation in school and other settings. Examine SEL frameworks, strategies, resources, and ideas for incorporating SEL into various settings and relationships.

Building Resilience in Mental & Behavioral Health (BRMBH)

101, 201, 301 courses
Explore the concept of resilience and different ways to model, teach, and practice it to improve both mental and behavioral health. Focuses on more effectively achieving both student and adult SEL (social emotional learning) outcomes.

Trauma Informed Practices (TIP)

101 & 201 courses
Become familiar with key elements of trauma-informed practices and learn about resources and effective strategies for mitigating trauma or preventing re-traumatization.

Equity

101, 201, 301 courses
Learn concepts of equity, racism, bias, micro-aggressions, and inclusivity. Think through challenging situations to inform the development of strategies and practices that promote feelings of belonging and significance.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

101, 201, 301 courses
Discover how to give students “voice and choice” and create a truly inclusive, goal-oriented, student-centered environment while maintaining adherence to standards-based lesson design and principles of equity.

*301 levels are combined under 1 listing: ACEs 301 (ACEs + TIP), BRMBH 301 (BRMBH + SEL)

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