Now that May has arrived, the school year’s final stretch is officially underway! Here in Maine, hints of summer are in the air: gardens are waking up, the days are getting longer, and many of us are beginning to daydream about beach afternoons and a slower pace. As every New Englander knows, summer is for both recharging and checking a few things off the list. So why not do both?
Our flexible, asynchronous six-week summer semester makes it easy to stay on track with your recertification goals, all while giving you the freedom to enjoy your well-earned downtime. It’s a simple way to meet your professional requirements without sacrificing your summer.
New Summer Course
We’re excited to introduce a brand-new online course designed specifically for K-12 educators: Bridging Worlds: Empowering Multilingual Learners in Your Classroom (ESOL), taught by Amber Malone.
In this fully online, six-week course, you’ll earn 4.5 CEUs while exploring strategies that help support the multilingual learners in your classroom. You’ll have the chance to:
- Understand current theories and research in second language acquisition
- Develop culturally responsive teaching practices
- Differentiate instruction to meet the unique needs of multilingual students
- Participate in interactive discussions and hands-on projects
Everything is designed with busy educators in mind – practical, relevant, and easy to fit into your summer schedule.
Earn Credits and Stay Ahead
Whether you’re looking to fulfill certification requirements or bring fresh ideas into your school setting, our summer courses offer flexible options that work with your life. From creative arts integration to the latest on AI in education, there’s something for every educator.
Other upcoming courses include:
- Encountering the Arts: Choice, Voice and Creativity in the K–12 and Gifted & Talented Classrooms
- Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners, K–12
- Artificial Intelligence for Educators
- The Democratic Classroom: Empowering Students in Collaborative Learning, K–12
- Teaching the Holocaust: Remembering the Past and Shaping the Future, Gr. 5–12
… and more!
Special Offer: Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week
In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9), The New England Institute is offering a special opportunity to learn and save together. During the month of May, when three or more educators from the same district register for the same 2025 course during the same semester, each participant will receive $100 off their registration.
This district-wide offer applies to any 2025 course (Summer or Fall semester) and is designed to encourage shared learning experiences. When educators take courses together, schools benefit from:
- Consistent instructional practices
- Stronger collaboration and peer support
- Easier implementation of new strategies
- Greater impact on student outcomes
If you’d like to take advantage of this opportunity, reach out and we’ll be happy to assist with the registration process.
So, whether you’re soaking up the sun at the lake, chasing your kids through the backyard sprinkler, or just enjoying a quiet morning with coffee and a good book, know that you can still fit in some meaningful professional development without giving up your summer. With the Teacher Appreciation Week offer, it’s a great time to team up, save a little, and grow together, too. Here’s to a summer that’s both restorative and inspiring – you’ve earned it!