Professional Development for Educators
Poseidon Education is proud to partner with University of Massachusetts Global to provide graduate-level professional development credits to educators participating in Poseidon Education’s Stormwater Quality Leadership Program and/or Water Resources Leadership Program. Educators who successfully complete the corresponding professional development course are eligible to receive one professional development unit (PDU) through UMass Global. One semester credit is equivalent to 15 hours of professional development.
How it works:
Step-By-Step for Graduate-Level Professional Development Credit with UMass Global
Step 1
Apply
If you’ve been confirmed as a participating teacher in either the Stormwater Quality or Water Resources Leadership Program and have signed an agreement committing to the classroom program, you can apply to our professional development course! (An application fee of $35 is required at the time of submission.)
We will then share the course materials with you so you can move onto Step 2.
Step 2
Complete Coursework
Work through the course activities as you implement the Stormwater Quality or Water Resources Leadership Program in your classroom. Let us know if you have any questions along the way, we are always here to help!
After completing both the program and corresponding professional development course, you may proceed to Step 3.
Step 3
Register with UMass Global
Once you have completed both the program and professional development course, you are eligible to register for credit with UMass Global ($60 per credit). After registering, you will receive an email with your account information and notification of payment from UMass Global. Then, Poseidon Education will confirm your completion and grade.
More Information
Check with Your District Before You Register
Please seek approval of appropriate district or school officials before enrolling in this course to satisfy any degree, state credential, or local school district requirements. State licensing departments vary regarding their criteria or credit acceptance and some states may not accept credit from universities located outside of the state.
UMass Global Accreditation
University of Massachusetts is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. These credits are professional development units that are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement (such as salary increment steps and re-certification).
Grades and Transcript Processing
Poseidon Education will verify your completion and provide a grade(s) to UMass Global. After the grade is posted, you will be able to access your grades and transcripts on your UMass Global account. Please allow two weeks for this process to avoid missing any salary advancement deadlines. Please see this guidefor ordering transcripts.
UMass Global Account Assistance
If you have trouble logging in to your account, please contact curriculumpartners@umassglobal.edu for assistance.
Teacher Office Hours
Have questions about the program or the UMass course? We’re here to help! Join our monthly Teacher Office Hours with Peri Strait, Poseidon Education’s Program Manager. These Zoom sessions happen every second Wednesday of the month from 3:00–4:00 PM PST during the school year. It’s a great space to ask questions, get support, and connect with other educators.