Members of WEAC have access to over 150 personalized, flexible, job-embedded micro-credentials at no charge. One of the fastest growing forms of professional learning, micro-credentials are a competency-based recognition of your mastery in a knowledge base or skill set. Micro-credentials are designed for teachers and education support professionals, are recognized nationally, and are accessible at your convenience, 24/7.
Create your own professional learning journey based on your interests and career goals. To better understand the flexibility and autonomy micro-credentials provide, visit Kettle Moraine library-media specialist and WEAC member Alyssa Voigt’s piece on Edutopia. Sample micro-credentials include:
- Bully and Sexual Harassment Prevention
- Virtual Engagement Strategies
- Climate Justice
- Working with English Learners
- First Nations Education
- Universal Standards and Levels of Practice for Education Support Professionals
- Creating Safe School Spaces for LGBTQ+ Students
- Classroom Management
- ESSA – Opportunity and Voice
- Cooperating Teacher Best Practices
- Early Career Educator (InTASC)
- National Board Five Core Propositions
Benefits to Educators & Employers