inding time for your own professional learning can feel overwhelming. Between lesson planning, grading, meetings, and caring for students, there is often little time left. Even so, investing in your own growth helps you develop new skills, strengthen your practice, and better serve your students.

This is where short, focused courses designed specifically for PreK–12 educators offer a practical solution. Through the support of the North American Division Office of Education, Adventist educators receive free access to SimpleK12 courses. This investment reflects the NAD’s commitment to supporting educators with access to high-quality, relevant professional growth opportunities that strengthen Adventist education.

NAD educators can access SimpleK12 courses directly on the Adventist Learning Community. Created by fellow educators, these courses offer practical, classroom-ready support for both new teachers and experienced professionals seeking fresh ideas. You’ll find a wide variety of topics, from classroom management and student engagement to strategies for supporting diverse learners, using digital tools effectively, fostering social-emotional learning, and much more! With hundreds of courses available, it’s easy to find topics that fit your needs, interests, and professional goals.

As other ALC courses, SimpleK12 courses are self-paced and 100% online, which means learning can happen around your schedule. These 30-minute courses often include downloadable resources, templates, and new ideas you can use immediately in your classroom.

Here are some of the categories in this library of courses:

Paola Franco-Oudri

Associate Director / Educational Professional Development Coordinator

Paola Franco-Oudri is Associate Director for the Adventist Learning Community. She coordinates online professional development activities and courses for PreK-12 teachers. She is an elementary teacher, currently pursuing an EdD in Educational Practice and Innovation with a concentration in Learning Design and Technologies from the University of South Carolina.