Teacher Wellness Series

Online Self-Paced , Independent Study

PRIORITIZE YOUR WELL-BEING TO BECOME A BETTER EDUCATOR

Educator wellness is of utmost importance in today’s classrooms — healthy teachers are more effective instructors. The courses in the Teacher Wellness Series promote positive change and personal growth in the education profession. 

In our teacher wellness program, participants learn to lower their stress, reduce the potential of illness, and promote positive interactions with others. These courses help K–12 educators to become the best that they can be and show them how to incorporate wellness practices into their own classrooms. Courses cover a variety of topics including burnout, compassion fatigue, and self development/identity.

Schedule & Fees

Courses – Enroll in One or More

Course Date Units Price
Banish Burnout – Educator’s Guide to Stopping Burnout Before It Stops You! [EDU-X787K] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Shannon Perez

Banish Burnout – Educator’s Guide to Stopping Burnout Before It Stops You! is a three-unit online self-paced course for educators and part of the Teacher Wellness Series

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the New Student Orientation and your online course.

Beyond Burnout: Strategies, Interventions, and Best Practices [EDU-X765L] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $317
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$317
Online Self-Paced
Shannon Perez

Conquer Compassion Fatigue Self Care Strategies for Educators is an 2-unit online course that promotes teacher wellness

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Live Your Best Educator Life: Finding School/Life Balance through Strategic Self Support and Wellness (prev#: EDU-X799K) [EDU-X799KA] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Alicia Gibson

Explore self support strategies to ensure personal wellness and readiness to be an amazing and impactful educator.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Atomic Habits: Develop Habits to Increase Learning, Efficiency and Joy in the Classroom and Beyond [EDU-X750R] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Amanda Dolphin

This online self-paced professional growth course gives educators the background of how we form habits, how to create better habits to increase efficiency, learning and joy in the classroom.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the New Student Orientation and your online course.

Unwinding Anxiety: Proven Techniques and Practices to Manage Anxiety for Ourselves and Our Students [EDU-X767P] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Amanda Dolphin

Online 3-unit professional growth course for educators, school staff and administrators that explores root causes of anxiety, provides techniques for teachers and students to reduce anxiety and increase mindfulness.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Art, Development, and Identity for Educators [EDU-X768L] Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $391
Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$391
Independent Study
CJ Moloney

Art and Identity Development for Educators is a 3-unit independent study course for teachers regarding teacher wellness

Once you have enrolled in this course, you may access Course Instructions upon logging into your account.

Introduction to the Mindful Classroom – The Art & Science of Well-being for Staff and Students [EDU-X767L] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Shannon Perez

Learn how to enhance learning, foster a positive learning environment and reduce stress with our mindfulness training for teachers course.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Empathy Matters: A Core Skill for K-12 and Beyond (prev course #: EDU-X797O) [EDU-X712U] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Patricia Meacham

Online three-unit self-paced course for K-12 educators on how to develop empathy, understanding others’ thoughts, feelings and experiences with behavior for student success in K-12 and beyond.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the New Student Orientation and your online course.

Online/In-Class Learning Information

Online Self-Paced

Our online self-paced courses are similar to online fixed-date courses, but are designed to give you a six-month period from time of enrollment to complete all assignments. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams.

How is the self-paced course structured? Like fixed-date courses, online self-paced courses are asynchronous meaning that you can work on your assignments anytime; the difference being there are no assigned due dates in self-paced courses. The content is divided into learning modules. Each module will cover one or more topics. Within each of the learning modules, you can expect the following components:

  • Module introduction that outlines what you can expect to learn in the module.
  • Required readings (textbook, articles, journals, websites, etc.) and presentations (audio and/or video).
  • Assignments (which may include: written assignments, quizzes, blogs, etc.) based on the readings and presentations.
  • Module conclusion to review the topics and what you should have learned.
  • Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that culminates all of the topics covered in each of the learning modules. You’ll find that the design of the learning modules has a rhythm to help you manage your time in the course.

Independent Study

Independent Study Self-Paced: Independent study courses offer you flexibility and the ability to complete a course faster or slower than you would a traditional live course. In this online format, you may register at any time and you will have a set time period (typically 9 months) from the time of registration to complete your course. This convenient format is often helpful for:

  • Working professionals with tight schedules
  • Students who require a specific course to meet professional development or recertification requirements
  • Students living in remote locations
  • Students who cannot easily attend courses due to injury or illness
  • Students who are self-motivated and conscientious

CURRICULUM

Enroll in one or more courses to earn graduate-level extension credits. We recommend taking two to three courses, as each builds upon the others. You can expect the following from Online Self-Paced courses:

You can expect the following from the Independent Study Self-Paced courses in this series:

What You Will Learn

Upon completion of our educator wellness series, participants will have the tools to:

Who Should Attend

Teacher wellness professional development is ideal for all educators, including classroom teachers, counselors, school nurses, administrators, and others wanting to promote positive change within their lives (and their students’ lives) by becoming more aware of their own health and wellness.

Benefits of usd’s teacher wellness series

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Careers Outlook

Employment opportunities in the education field — including adult education — are expected to grow by almost 1 million new jobs by 2030 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). With so many new and emerging opportunities, adult learning institutions and programs are going to have to compete heavily to attract and retain the most talented educators.

This makes furthering your education and diversifying your teaching skill set all the more important. By growing your expertise in a wide variety of educational concepts, you will broaden your career prospects and become a valuable asset in any learning environment.

Industry Insights

10 %

Job growth

$57,220

Median salary


Career Opportunities

District Level Professional Development Provider
Instructional Coach
Academic Director
Conference Speaker
Workplace Trainer
Continuing Education Instructor
Anyone interested in leading other adults through trainings, workshops, or presentations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements for completing a certificate program?

Requirements for completing a certificate can be found on the certificate page.

Are the continuing education courses transferable to a master degree program?

Professional and Continuing Education courses that are transferrable to a USD master degree will be stated on the course or certificate page. If you wish to transfer credit, it is your responsibility to confer with the receiving institution before enrolling, as each
individual academic institution decides whether or not to accept USD Professional and Continuing Education credit.

How long do I have to complete the Certificate?

You have five years to complete the certificate.

What are your registration/drop/refund policies?

Click here for complete details regarding our refund, drop and transfer policies

What if I can’t get into a course because it is full?

Prospective students can request to be placed on a waitlist. Should a space open up in a course, those on the waitlist will be notified. We encourage you to register early for courses.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

Informative Stats and Facts

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