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Professional Development Courses

Use the options to help narrow down your choices of workshops, facilitated courses, and special development events.

A STEM Day for Teachers | Day 1
facilitated

A STEM Day for Teachers | Day 1

June 26, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Take a walk on the wildlife side as we discover ways to integrate wildlife and conservation into your classroom at Alabama Nature Center!

Educator Grade6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

SubjectsEnvironment | STEM

LocationOn-Site

A STEM Day for Teachers | Day 2
facilitated

A STEM Day for Teachers | Day 2

June 27, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Take a walk on the wildlife side as we discover ways to integrate wildlife and conservation into your classroom at Alabama Nature Center!

Educator Grade6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

SubjectsEnvironment | STEM

LocationOn-Site

Exploring STEM with School-Aged Children
facilitated

Exploring STEM with School-Aged Children

July 7 - July 28, 2025

In this fun, free, online course, participants will deepen their knowledge of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and investigate ways to incorporate activities designed for children ages 5-8.

Educator GradePreschool Educator | K-2 Educator

SubjectsChild Development | STEM

LocationOnline

Early Brain Development and the Lasting Importance of Caregiver-Child Relationships
facilitated

Early Brain Development and the Lasting Importance of Caregiver-Child Relationships

July 7 - July 28, 2025

The human brain is amazing, and the developing brain of an infant is even more phenomenal. Within the first years of life, the brain develops at a rapid pace that will never again be replicated.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

AELG Online (Alabama Early Learning Guidelines) ​| Summer 2025
facilitated

AELG Online (Alabama Early Learning Guidelines) ​| Summer 2025

July 7, 2025 - August 24, 2025

The Alabama Early Learning Guidelines were developed by DHR to promote continuity of high-quality care and learning for children ages 0-5.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator

SubjectsCareer | Child Development

LocationOnline

Explaining Today: The Future of Americas Past Educational Initiative Workshop
facilitated

Explaining Today: The Future of America's Past Educational Initiative Workshop

American Public Television and Alabama Public Television are offering summer train-the-trainer workshops for upper elementary, secondary and pre-service teachers.

Educator Grade3-5 Educator | 6-8 Educator

SubjectsDiversity

LocationZoom

STEM Day for Teachers: Innovate and Ignite at Sloss Furnaces (TEAMS) | Day 1
facilitated

STEM Day for Teachers: Innovate and Ignite at Sloss Furnaces (TEAMS) | Day 1

July 24, 2025

History and innovation come together at Innovate and Ignite at Sloss Furnaces on July 24th from 8:30-3:30.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator | 3-5 Educator | 6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

SubjectsSTEM

LocationOn-Site

STEM Day for Teachers: Innovate and Ignite at Sloss Furnaces (TEAMS) | Day 2
facilitated

STEM Day for Teachers: Innovate and Ignite at Sloss Furnaces (TEAMS) | Day 2

July 25, 2025

History and innovation come together at Innovate and Ignite at Sloss Furnaces on July 25th from 8:30-3:30.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator | 3-5 Educator | 6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

SubjectsSTEM

LocationOn-Site

Media Creation for STEM Learning with Alabama Public Television
facilitated

Media Creation for STEM Learning with Alabama Public Television

APT Education is doing several of these workshops at various locations in Anniston, Auburn, Florence, Tuscaloosa. Register now on PowerSchool!

Educator GradeK-2 Educator | 3-5 Educator | 6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

SubjectsSTEM

LocationOn-Site

Enhancing Environmental Science Education Through Media
facilitated

Enhancing Environmental Science Education Through Media

We’ll explore the intersection of environmental studies and media, providing science educators with powerful tools to enhance environmental science and environmental education.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator | 3-5 Educator | 6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

SubjectsSTEM

LocationOn-Site

The Power of Story: Integrating Writing Across Secondary Content Areas
facilitated

The Power of Story: Integrating Writing Across Secondary Content Areas

July 29, 2025

Writing isn't just for English class—it's a schoolwide priority.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator | 3-5 Educator | 6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

LocationOn-Site

Revolutionary Tools for Revolutionary Teaching: Bringing the American Revolution to Life
facilitated

Revolutionary Tools for Revolutionary Teaching: Bringing the American Revolution to Life

July 29, 2025

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this session will explore engaging, cross-curricular strategies for teaching the Revolutionary War and its global impact.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator | 3-5 Educator | 6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

LocationOn-Site

Healthy Habits for a Healthy Start: CCDF 1, 8, & 13
facilitated

Healthy Habits for a Healthy Start: CCDF 1, 8, & 13

August 4 - August 25, 2025

Join us for this three-week facilitated training to learn practical solutions and relevant methods for integrating healthy lifestyle concepts into the child care setting.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

Implementing PBS Kids Resources in the Child Care Setting
facilitated

Implementing PBS Kids Resources in the Child Care Setting

August 4 - August 25, 2025

In this 15-hour facilitated training, participants will gain an understanding of the resources available through PBS Kids and explore strategies for using them in the child care setting.

Educator GradePreschool Educator | K-2 Educator

SubjectsChild Development | Media Literacy

LocationOnline

Become an APT Teacher Ambassador
facilitated

Become an APT Teacher Ambassador

Applications close September 1, 2025

Alabama Public Television is launching the APT Teacher Ambassador Program. Apply now!

Educator GradeK-2 Educator | 3-5 Educator | 6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

SubjectsCareer

LocationOnline

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APT EDUCATION SPONSORS

These educational programs and services of Alabama Public Television made possible by the generous support of the following contributors:

Community Events & Engagement
  • Books-A-Million, Young Heroes
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama, Be My Neighbor Day/Young Heroes
  • Brookmont Capital Management, Young Heroes
  • C. W. Daniel Charitable Trust, Young Heroes
  • Medical Properties Trust, Young Heroes
  • Fred Rogers Productions/PNC, Be My Neighbor Day
  • WNET-CPB, Sesame Street in Communities
General Support
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)
  • Public Broadcasting Services (PBS)
Learning Adventures
  • Alabama Bicentennial Commission
  • Alabama Humanities Foundation
    a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities
  • Alabama State Council on the Arts
    a state program of the National Endowment for the Arts
  • American Graduate
    a program of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
  • Daniel Foundation of Alabama
  • Malone Family Foundation
  • Robert Meyer Foundation
  • Sybil Smith Foundation
  • Troy Univiersity
  • U.S. Space & Rocket Center
  • Wells Fargo Foundation
Media Library
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting, American Graduate
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting, American Graduate, Getting To Work
PBS Kids Programs
  • Alabama Department of Human Resources
  • Alabama Power Company
  • Books-A-Million
  • Children’s of Alabama
  • HEAL United
  • Medical Properties Trust
  • U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Professional Development for Educators
  • Community Foundation of South Alabama, PBS KIDS EdCamp
  • Sybil Smith Foundation, PBS KIDS EdCamp
Workforce Development
  • CAWACO, Career Forward
  • Southeast Alabama Works, Career Forward

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