ON-DEMAND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ONLINE COURSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS
Learn simple and effective strategies anytime, anywhere.
Our webAcademy on-demand workshops allow teachers to learn best-practice strategies at their own pace from the comfort of home.
Push your lesson plans further. Fuel your need for continuing education. Even meet your goals for salary advancement! Leverage the power of teacher professional development online from Smekens.

So, what is an on-demand Smekens workshop?
In the era of web-based learning, our webAcademy recorded workshops provide a convenient alternative to attending a live event. Now educators can tap into our engaging professional development workshops whenever it’s most convenient.
Online professional development for teachers is the fastest and most convenient way to ensure your methodology is up to date.
Whether you watch an on-demand workshop with your staff or as an individual, you’ll love our online teacher professional development coursework. The one-year access period allows you to watch the workshop gradually, on your unique timeline. Just like with live presentations, our self-paced online workshops provide the same energy and motivation that come standard with every Smekens workshop.
CHOOSE YOUR TOPIC
On-demand teacher workshops
Explore our broad course catalog, with topics including writing, reading, test prep, and more.
Not sure which workshop is best for you?
Choosing the “best-fit” online workshop may seem like a daunting task. And with so many online workshops for teachers to choose from, where do you start?
We are here to help! We have the perfect kind of online teacher PD for every level of educator and learner. Let’s schedule a short phone call to discuss your specific professional development goals. We’re sure to find the right style of professional development for teachers like you.
Benefits of participating in an on-demand Smekens workshop
Online training videos and asynchronous-based learning get a bad rap—in part because they are often so boring! But online teacher professional development courses from Smekens are anything but boring.

Capture the energy and enthusiasm of Smekens presenters.












View our professional development courses when it’s convenient for you—without having to miss school or make sub plans
























View the workshop video gradually over a one-year access period in order to fully digest the content.
























Earn professional development hours and continuing education credits for recertification.
























Foster teamwork by viewing online workshops with fellow educators from your school.












Learn classroom-tested strategies and research-based approaches you can use right away.
























Pursue graduate level credit for license renewal and salary-step increases.
Enjoy the best online professional development for teachers available. Learn with Smekens.
What other educators say
Previous participants have enjoyed flexible, engaging online PD for teachers through our customized coursework. Hear about their experience for yourself!




I walk away with ready-to-go lessons that I can teach in my classroom!
Debbie Toussaint
4th Grade Teacher
Holy Family Catholic Academy – Inverness, IL




Principal




Charity Aguilera
Building-wide Professional Learning Plans
Explore our different levels of online professional development below and choose the level that best matches your goals.
12-month access to one webAcademy workshop.
12-month access to every webAcademy workshop.
Implement
12-month access to every webAcademy workshop.
Lifetime access to the “secret site” for every webAcademy workshop.
12-month subscription to webPD with access to 300+ PD videos.
8 hours of customized Remote Coaching to support implementation.
Customized yearlong Professional Learning Plan aligned to school goals.
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LITERACY EXPERTS
Meet our workshop presenters
Our training leaders are experts in their field and have custom crafted these online teacher professional development workshops specifically for teachers like you.


Kristina Smekens


Kristi McCullough
Frequently asked questions
When do online workshops occur?
Smekens online workshops are available on-demand. Each workshop is pre-recorded and ready when you are. By leveraging our PD for teachers online, learning can happen alongside your schedule.
How far in advance do I need to arrange an online workshop?
If you are paying with a credit card, you can access any online workshop immediately. If you pay with a purchase order, your access can start in one business day or less.
What is included with an online workshop?
When you register for our online workshops for teachers, you get one year of access to video footage captured during a live, full-day seminar. The length of these videos is, on average, at least five hours.
In addition, registrants also receive a full-color downloadable handout and lifetime access to a password protected “secret website” of related resources.
How do I register and pay?
Individual educators may register online with a credit card or by submitting a downloadable registration form with a purchase order. Groups of two or more should email or fax the downloadable registration form to Smekens Education with a purchase order.
What happens after I register?
When individual educators register online with a credit card, they will be linked directly to the teacher training workshop. When groups of two or more register, easy to follow access instructions will be emailed to all participants.
Am I allowed to share my online workshop with others?
Allowing others to view or access your personal registration for our online workshops for teachers is prohibited. However, schools may purchase a site license to allow every teacher to have their own personal registration.
Are online workshops appropriate for an entire staff?
Absolutely! In fact, most of our online workshop participants gain access through a school site license. Viewing online PD courses for teachers together as a staff is an excellent way to build shared goals and understanding.
Are online workshops interactive?
Every one of our online workshops for teachers is broken into several smaller video segments. These segments frequently end with a prompt from the instructor to “turn and talk.” If you’re watching by yourself, this time can be used for reflection. If you’re watching our online PD courses for teachers with a group, collegial conversations are encouraged.
What is a site license?
Site licenses are available for schools and districts with 20 or more participants. This teacher professional development online includes a substantially discounted rate, along with negotiated access periods.
Do you have a satisfaction guarantee?
Every online teacher PD workshop comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. Our simple and effective strategies are sure to transform the way you teach. We stand behind this workshop with full confidence.
If you aren’t satisfied, contact me within the first ten days of your purchase. I vow to give you a refund immediately. There are no additional forms to fill out, and there will be no delay. Just call (888) 376-0448 and ask for Brady or email me directly.
We believe so strongly in our online professional development for teachers that we give you our personal promise of a complete refund that is hassle free with no questions asked.
Brady Smekens
Director of Professional Development
Smekens Education Solutions, Inc.
Have a Question?
If you are still unsure of how online professional development for teachers can help your school, reach out to us. We will be happy to chat about your situation and discern if our online workshops are the right fit for you. We can also customize our recommendations so you too can enjoy the benefits of professional development for teachers online.
Complete the form below or call (888) 376-0448.