Child Abuse Prevention

As mandated reporters, it's critical for educators to learn about preventing, recognizing and reporting child abuse and human trafficking. Whether fulfilling licensure requirements or enhancing your professional practice, these courses empower you to create safer, more supportive learning environments where all students can thrive.

Designed for K-12 teachers, school administrators, and education department leaders.

Aligns with INTASC Standards, including Learner Development, Learning Environments, Content Knowledge, Application of Content, Assessment, Planning for Instruction and Instructional Strategies and also supports McRel Teacher Evaluation Standards, incorporating Teacher Leadership, Content Knowledge, Learning Facilitation, and Analysis and Reflection.

Our ethics courses provide the tools and knowledge you need to handle challenging situations with confidence while maintaining high professional standards.

Professional Learning Board ethics courses are approved for remediation in select states.

Transform your teaching practice today. Start your journey toward creating safer learning environment for students of all grades by enrolling in one of the courses below.

• Child Abuse Prevention Package (25 Hours)

  

  Topics: Recognizing and Preventing Child Abuse, Signs of Abuse, Internet Safety, Bullying Prevention, Bullying Policies, Ethics for Educators, Introduction to Trafficking, Grooming Process in Abuse, Professional Boundaries for Teachers, Ethics Teams, Safe Environment Teams, Internet Filters, Monitoring and more. The online course package Child Abuse Prevention helps teachers expand knowledge regarding the dangers of child abuse and helps ensure a secure and safe environment for students.

  $155 for 25 Hours
  SAVE $40!
  5 Courses (5 hours each)
• Mental Health Package (25 Hours)

  

  Topics: ADHD, Trauma-informed Teaching, Autism, Emotional Health, Suicide Prevention, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum, Stress, PTSD, Mental Health Disorders. This online course package, has been designed to provide an extensive coverage of the most common of these situations, and give teachers a strong working understanding of each, as well as practical strategies to deal with the spectrum of challenges within the Mental Health umbrella. Teachers will be presented with a basic understanding of the warning signs of early-onset mental illnesses in children and adolescents, ways to strengthen teacher-parent communications and strategies to teach effectively.

  $155 for 25 Hours
  SAVE $40!
  5 Courses (5 hours each)
• Student Safety Package (30 Hours)

  

  Topics: Internet Safety, Staying Safe Online, Child Abuse Prevention, Child Protection Protocols, Mandatory Reporters, Reporting Child Abuse, Bullying, Suicide Prevention, Ethics in Education and more. The student safety package contains 3 online PD courses, adding up to a total of 30 hours. The courses help teachers keep students safe in classrooms and schools. The package includes strategies, templates and tools to help teachers integrate technology in a safe manner, address bullying, create policies to identify signs of abuse and suicide and introduce ethical codes of conduct in schools.

  $185 for 30 Hours
  SAVE $52!
  3 Courses (10 hours each)
• Student Safety Package (3 CEUs - Ashland University)

  

  Topics: Internet Safety, Staying Safe Online, Child Abuse Prevention, Child Protection Protocols, Mandatory Reporters, Reporting Child Abuse, Bullying, Suicide Prevention, Ethics in Education and more. The student safety package contains 3 online PD courses, adding up to a total of 30 hours. The courses help teachers keep students safe in classrooms and schools. The package includes strategies, templates and tools to help teachers integrate technology in a safe manner, address bullying, create policies to identify signs of abuse and suicide and introduce ethical codes of conduct in schools.

  $235 for 3 CEUs
  SAVE $62!
  3 Courses (10 hours each)
• Keeping Kids Safe (1 Hour)

  

  Children need protection. This short introductory course helps teachers better understand how to keep children safe from abuse, trafficking, and other forms of harm. The course examines why children often trust those who harm them, ways to recognize signs of child maltreatment and how to create safer environments. There is a special focus on trafficking, as this form of abuse is often misunderstood.

  $10 for 1 Hour
  1 Certificate
  1 Year Access
• Bullying: Prevention and Policies for Schools (5 Hours)

  

  The goal of this course is to help teachers understand the different aspects of bullying and to provide recommended strategies and techniques to deal with both victims and bullies.

  $39 for 5 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Bullying: The Golden Rule Approach (5 Hours)

  

  Essential knowledge and practical strategies to effectively address and prevent bullying in educational settings. Using the Golden Rule approach as its foundation, participants will learn to foster a positive school climate where respect and empathy are paramount.

  $39 for 5 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Child Abuse Prevention (5 Hours)

  

  Teachers will be introduced to the basics and fundamental facts of child abuse and neglect, its types, indicators and risk factors. The course primarily aims at educating teachers on the abuse, its legal implications and the legislative statutes addressing them in their role as mandatory reporters.

  $39 for 5 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Cultural Competency and Responsive Teaching (5 Hours)

  

  This cultural competency and responsiveness training helps teachers assess their own cultural lens and examine potential bias that impacts the classroom framework with equitable sensitivity to all learners across languages, genders, religions, races, cultural backgrounds, and special needs.

  $39 for 5 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Ethical Conduct in Education (5 Hours)

  

  Ethics may seem like an abstract concept, and yet it’s practical, relevant and a critical part of a teacher’s professional life. Explore how you can grow in ethics in the areas of academic excellence, boundaries and academic integrity. From protocols for social media, reporting abuse, transference and plagiarism, this course explores issues where ethics and education meet. It is full of practical strategies, resources and guidelines for teachers to reflect on and implement in their particular teaching situations.

  $39 for 5 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Ethical Decision Making (5 Hours)

  

  Making ethical decisions in the classroom can be challenging and strenuous. It is not always easy to determine what is right or wrong, especially since ethics and morality are based on more than what is socially acceptable or personally preferred. This Ethical Decision Making course includes a consistent framework for educators to use for determining the best ethical decision. By following the process for making ethical decisions, teachers have guidance and structure even when a matter seems conflicting.

  $39 for 5 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Ethics for Education Professionals (5 Hours)

  

  Bring and maintain high standards of ethics into our schools. Includes a variety of topics to explore practical ways of addressing ethical decisions in our lives.

  $39 for 5 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Internet Safety in a Connected World (5 Hours)

  

  There are multiple ways in which we are responsible for protecting children. Today’s online world magnifies those opportunities as well as complicates them in ways in which we must be aware. The goal of this course is to increase your awareness of how students today are using technology, as well as helping you understand the risks of the online world. Teachers will be equipped with strategies and ideas to talk about internet safety to students in their classrooms.

  $39 for 5 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Recognition of Early-onset Mental Health Illness in Children & Adolescents (5 Ho…

  

  Provides a basic understanding of warning signs of early-onset mental illness in children and adolescents as well as ideas and strategies that help teachers work with students.

  $39 for 5 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Reflective Teaching Practice (5 Hours)

  

  Embark on a sustainable professional development journey by integrating successful reflective practices into your teaching. Strategies build on research findings to present reflective teaching as a crucial component in professional development, empowering teachers to make informed decisions about their own learning and every day instruction.

  $39 for 5 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Suicide Prevention (5 Hours)

  

  Teachers will learn to identify possible early signs of suicide and be introduced to tools that may be helpful to students. Creative activities and strategies can help promote safe classroom environments. The course also encourages teachers to work together with their school in initiating and implementing school-wide policies and programs on suicide prevention.

  $39 for 5 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Trauma Sensitive Teaching (5 Hours)

  

  Educators will learn about the ways in which trauma impacts learning behaviors, and the strategies they can adopt to help students regulate their emotions, build resilience, and thrive both within and beyond the classroom. Packed with innumerable tips, strategies, and real-life examples for teachers who wish to master the art of trauma sensitive teaching, this course is an incredible resource for teachers everywhere.

  $39 for 5 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Bullying and Suicide Prevention in Schools (10 Hours)

  

  Topics: Bullying Prevention, Policies, School Safety, Suicide Prevention, Emergency Protocols and more. Healthy classroom and school communities are the foundation of an effective learning environment where students feel safe and can focus on education and growth. What are ways in which teachers can help students to learn communication skills, and be both assertive and compassionate? How can we teach students to respect and treat classmates as equals? This online PD course for teachers is full of intervention ideas, policies and protocols for schools to adopt, emergency plans that can be put in place at school, and other strategies to make classrooms safe and welcoming for all students.

  $79 for 10 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Cultural Competency and Reflective Teaching (10 Hours)

  

  This cultural competency and responsiveness training helps teachers assess their own cultural lens and examine potential bias that impacts the classroom framework with equitable sensitivity to all learners across languages, genders, religions, races, cultural backgrounds, and special needs.

  $79 for 10 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Ethics for Educators (10 Hours)

  

  Bring and maintain high standards of ethics into our schools. Includes a variety of topics to explore practical ways of addressing ethical decisions in our lives. We all have an innate ethical sense that urges us to make choices. Most people believe that their actions are guided by logic and reason. The information tools provided here are focused on enabling teachers to broaden their understanding of ethical issues while at the same time helping them to better understand the ideas of others. Teachers explore growth in ethical areas of academic excellence, boundaries and academic integrity. From protocols for social media, reporting abuse, transference and plagiarism, these course issues are where ethics and education meet. It is full of practical strategies, resources and guidelines for teachers to implement in their particular teaching situations. Through reflection and introspection, teachers develop an understanding of their ethical self and are given a range of tips to bring high ethical standards into every stage of their educational practice.

  $79 for 10 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• School Mental Health (10 Hours)

  

  Create and maintain safe learning environments for students with trauma-informed teaching strategies. Learn how trauma and bullying impacts learning behaviors, and the strategies they can adopt to help students regulate their emotions, build resilience, and thrive both within and beyond the classroom.

  $79 for 10 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Student Safety and the Technology-rich Classroom (10 Hours)

  

  Discover ways in children’s safety is threatened in today’s world, and learn strategies that can help keep students safe, through a range of resources, signs, characteristics, scenarios, and indicators of threats.

  $79 for 10 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Bullying and Suicide Prevention in Schools (1 CEU - Ashland University)

  

  Topics: Bullying Prevention, Policies, School Safety, Suicide Prevention, Emergency Protocols and more. Healthy classroom and school communities are the foundation of an effective learning environment where students feel safe and can focus on education and growth. What are ways in which teachers can help students to learn communication skills, and be both assertive and compassionate? How can we teach students to respect and treat classmates as equals? This online PD course for teachers is full of intervention ideas, policies and protocols for schools to adopt, emergency plans that can be put in place at school, and other strategies to make classrooms safe and welcoming for all students.

  $99 for 1 CEU
  1 Certificate
  1 Year Access
• Cultural Competency and Reflective Teaching (1 CEU - Ashland University)

  

  This cultural competency and responsiveness training helps teachers assess their own cultural lens and examine potential bias that impacts the classroom framework with equitable sensitivity to all learners across languages, genders, religions, races, cultural backgrounds, and special needs.

  $99 for 1 CEU
  1 Certificate
  1 Year Access
• Ethical Behaviors in Education (1 CEU - Ashland University)

  

  Bring and maintain high standards of ethics into our schools. Includes a variety of topics to explore practical ways of addressing ethical decisions in our lives. We all have an innate ethical sense that urges us to make choices. Most people believe that their actions are guided by logic and reason. The information tools provided here are focused on enabling teachers to broaden their understanding of ethical issues while at the same time helping them to better understand the ideas of others.

  $99 for 1 CEU
  1 Certificate
  1 Year Access
• School Mental Health (1 CEU - Ashland University)

  

  Create and maintain safe learning environments for students with trauma-informed teaching strategies. Learn how trauma and bullying impacts learning behaviors, and the strategies they can adopt to help students regulate their emotions, build resilience, and thrive both within and beyond the classroom.

  $99 for 1 CEU
  1 Certificate
  1 Year Access
• Student Safety and the Technology-rich Classroom (1 CEU - Ashland University)

  

  Discover ways in children’s safety is threatened in today’s world, and learn strategies that can help keep students safe, through a range of resources, signs, characteristics, scenarios, and indicators of threats.

  $99 for 1 CEU
  1 Certificate
  1 Year Access
• Ethics in Education (15 Hours)

  

  How do you set strong boundaries with students in the age of social media? How do you report abuse or misconduct effectively? How do you minimize instances of plagiarism in the era of AI? As teachers, we often experience a myriad of ethical dilemmas every day in the classroom, and it can often be challenging to navigate them effectively.

  $119 for 15 Hours
  1 Certificate
  3 Year Access
• Child Abuse Prevention (1 Graduate Professional Development Credit - University …

  

  Protecting children is the role and responsibility of every teacher. Educators taking this course examine professional behaviors and boundaries while becoming aware of red flags that might indicate a child is being abused.

  Pay $140 today
  Pay $55 university credit
  Total Price = $195
• Ethics in Education (1 Graduate Professional Development Credit - University of …

  

  As teachers, we often experience a myriad of ethical dilemmas every day in the classroom, and it can often be challenging to navigate them effectively. The Ethics in Education course provides teachers with an ethical foundation to analyze real-world scenarios, develop insights to make informed decisions in the classroom, and foster a positive learning environment for their students. Whether you are a seasoned educator or just starting on your teaching journey, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to address the many ethical challenges in today’s educational landscape.

  Pay $140 today
  Pay $55 university credit
  Total Price = $195
• Child Abuse and Human Trafficking: Prevention and Reporting (1 semester credit -…

  

  Protecting children is the role and responsibility of every teacher. Educators taking this course examine professional behaviors and boundaries while becoming aware of red flags that might indicate a child is being abused.

  Pay $140 today
  Pay $85 university credit
  Total Price = $225
• Cohesive Classroom Communities: Understanding Mental Health, Suicide Prevention …

  

  Teachers are equipped to transform their classrooms into cohesive learning communities, through this three part online PD course package. The course begins with Classroom Collaboration where educators come to understand the importance of the teacher’s role in creating an environment where young people are willing and able to work collaboratively. Teachers are taught to recognize, appropriately handle and make accommodations, for diagnosable mental health issues among students. The course helps teachers understand that they play a valuable role, and can help save a life, by learning about the prevalence of suicide; understanding suicide and how it may be prevented.

  Pay $140 today
  Pay $85 university credit
  Total Price = $225
• Ethics in Education (1 semester credit - Cal Poly Humboldt)

  

  As teachers, we often experience a myriad of ethical dilemmas every day in the classroom, and it can often be challenging to navigate them effectively. The Ethics in Education course provides teachers with an ethical foundation to analyze real-world scenarios, develop insights to make informed decisions in the classroom, and foster a positive learning environment for their students. Whether you are a seasoned educator or just starting on your teaching journey, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to address the many ethical challenges in today’s educational landscape.

  Pay $140 today
  Pay $85 university credit
  Total Price = $225