Chico State is committed to the professional and educational development of teachers. The School of Education [1] actively participates in meeting the lifelong learning needs of educators in our region. Professional & Continuing Education supports that commitment with an array of academic and professional development courses and workshops.

Degree, Certificate, & Credential Programs

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program [2]

Would you like to serve as a public school administrator? Chico State's School of Education offers a postbaccalaureate fully-online Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) for education professionals seeking a career as a public school administrator.

Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work (PPSC-SSW) [3]

This fully online, post-master’s program is for MSW professionals seeking to earn the required California Pupil Personnel Services Credential through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to serve as a school social worker in California public school districts.

Computer Science Supplementary Authorization Program [4]

The online Computer Science Supplementary Authorization Program at California State University, Chico, provides credentialed K-12 teachers the coursework necessary to secure the supplementary authorization required to teach computer science. 

Professional Development Courses & Credits

Multi-Disciplinary Professional Development for Educators [5]

Integrating curriculum reform with teaching strategies in a variety of subject matter areas, this course helps educators develop comprehensive teaching plans and actions that are standards-based. University credits are earned for every 15 hours of instruction, which may be earned through a variety of delivery systems. Learn more... [5]

California Teachers Association Conference (CTA) Credits [6] 

CTA and Chico State Professional & Continuing Education offer conferences that focus on issues and challenges encountered in professional service and aim to meet the needs of individuals seeking vocational improvement and career advancement. Learn more... [6]

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Teacher Research Academy [7]

Thinking Maps Professional Development  [8]

Teacher Induction Program [9]

Special Topics in Education

Chico State's School of Education has created these fully-online, self-paced, graduate-level courses for teachers, administrators, support professionals, and MA in Education students. 

Trauma-Informed Education [10]

This course provides a research-based introduction to trauma, trauma-based education, and equity-centered trauma-informed practices, along with opportunities to implement trauma-informed practices in a classroom or organization. Learn more... [10] 

Working With Paraeducators in K-12 Education [11]

This course was developed to address the teacher pipeline crisis and build additional support systems within the classroom through a research-based framework for successfully supporting, training, and collaborating with paraeducators. Learn More... [11]