Online K-12 Teaching Certificate & Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Online
Instruction Endorsement
Prepare yourself to teach engaging lessons in online or blended learning environments.
The ESU program is unique. We have professors that have been working in online education
since 2004 to the present day within a wide variety of virtual K12 schools. We also
collaborate with CIU20 to meet different credit needs. The courses are convenient, providing valuable interaction
with peers where you examine real issues in education. The online program can be completed
in one year.
All courses can be fully integrated into the partner programs in Professional & Secondary
Education M.Ed. & Instructional Technology M.Ed. Most other ESU, M.Ed. programs can
utilize some or all the credits as electives.
Why ESU?
- Faculty have a history of being involved with online education. They have been researching
teaching-learning online since 2007, and have been key leaders in developing virtual
education programs.
- All courses are online and the students experience different teaching methods online.
- ESU stays up-to-date. We maintain a cooperative relationship with school districts
and virtual schools that deliver online education.
- ESU applied and was awarded the PDE endorsement preparation the same year it was offered
because ESU is prepared for innovation in learning.
- Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) & PA Dept. of Education
What You'll Learn
- Students gain confidence in teaching and learning online. They learn to design an
online course for successful learning!
- First, students examine learner diversity and strategies to enhance student presence.
- Then, students learn to use many technology tools for engagement and complete the
instructional design process, including Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation,
and Evaluation.
- Last, students analyze data using learning analytics and create assessments for a
variety of goals, with an emphasis on authentic and meaningful experiences.
Courses are 100% Online
There are a variety of synchronous and asynchronous classes to model effective learning
for developing students.
- Synchronous courses allow for video conferencing interaction with the professor and
whole class during weekly times. Meeting times can be found on the course schedule.
- Asynchronous courses allow for more schedule flexibility. Video conferencing interaction
is either voluntary or during times agreed upon by a group or class.
- Having both course delivery methods allows the student to thoughtfully consider the
delivery methods for their learning goals.
Career Opportunities
- Virtual teacher for District public schools for East Stroudsburg Area School District
Cyber Academy and other district public schools
- Virtual teacher for a virtual school for Commonwealth Charter Academy
- Teach online for a community college or university
- Consultant to deliver professional development for a district
- Teacher sells their instructional materials on Teachers-Pay-Teachers
- Coordinator of online programs at a school
- Online social studies teacher at Commonwealth Character Academy
- Cyber coach at East Stroudsburg Area School District
- Online math teacher for Advanced Placement math
Finishing Up
- PDE Online Instruction Endorsement: Once you are finished with all courses, apply through the TIMS System for the Online Instruction Endorsement (Code: Type = 58; Subject = 1184).
Start searching for ESU, but only enter East Stroudsburg and then from the choices
select East Stroudsburg Univ of PA.
- Eligible candidates must have a valid PA Level 1 or Level II teaching certification
at the time of application.
- ESU Certificate: All post-baccalaureate students that complete this course sequence are eligible for
the ESU certificate in Online K-12 Teaching.
Direct Billing to School District
Is your district P.E.T. program approved?
- ESU has partnered with districts on a direct-billing graduate tuition program.
- No out-of-pocket tuition expense for district employees!
