Professional Learning
At CALIE, we believe professional learning should be relevant, practical, and visionary. That’s why our programs are designed to help educators lead innovation, embed equity, and bring practical strategies and tools you can apply the next day with your learners.
Whether you are starting your education career or driving systems change, CALIE’s programs meet you where you are – and take you where you want to grow.
Our Approach To Professional Learning
Strategic & Scalable
From a single workshop on one campus to a districtwide plan, our learning experiences grow with your needs, building instructional and leadership capacity.
Shaped Around Your Priorities
Co-designed learning that gives educators practical ways to meet diverse learner needs, remove barriers, and accelerate meaningful student growth.
Equity-Driven by Design
Grounded in approaches that embrace learner variability and remove barriers, so every educator and student can succeed.
Built by Practitioners
Facilitators are current or former educators who bring classroom wisdom, leadership insight, and empathy to every session.
Featured Programs
CALIE Certified Educator Program
Whether you’re leading a classroom today or preparing to lead districtwide tomorrow, the CALIE Certified Educator program equips you with the skills and mindset to step confidently into roles that shape teaching, learning, and innovation.
- Develop the strategic and instructional skills needed to move into leadership roles
- Receive personalized support from experienced education leaders who understand your context and are invested in your growth
- Earn recognition as an innovative learning leader across California and beyond
- Join a powerful peer community of educators who are innovating across roles, regions, and school systems
- Gain opportunities to lead, present and mentor other educators through CALIE-led projects
CALIE Professional Learning Hub
Unlock a world of inspiring and practical professional learning—anytime, anywhere. CALIE members get free access to live webinars, interactive workshops, and a growing library of on-demand courses in the CUE Professional Learning Hub.
- Explore micro-courses starting at just 5 minutes, dive in for quick tips, or go deeper at your own pace
- Access hundreds of learning opportunities free for members
- Support individuals and teams with learning paths designed for classroom teachers, coaches, and administrators
- Earn university or professional development units through Fresno Pacific University and the University of San Diego
- Track every achievement in your personal learning backpack—download certificates, document hours, and showcase completed microcourses
CALIE AI Leadership Academy
Advance your skills as an instructional or school leader by learning how to integrate AI tools with purpose, creativity, and impact. This program prepares educators to lead AI initiatives that enhance teaching, streamline workflows, and amplify student voice.
- Build a portfolio of real-world AI use cases for teaching and school leadership
- Explore dynamic ways to redesign and remix your curriculum to ensure AI is a classroom partner, not an obstacle
- Learn to design personalized, UDL-aligned learning experiences using AI
- Have the option to earn an Advanced Certificate in AI Integration for Educational Leadership
Who We Serve
CALIE Professional Learning programs, platforms, trainings, and tools are designed to meet the needs of educators at all levels.
- Classroom educators ready for PD that saves time, builds confidence, and sparks student engagement.
- Instructional coaches seeking tools and a network to coach teachers and grow digital learning.
- School and district leaders wanting proven strategies and guidelines to lead equitable, future-ready schools.
