Professional Learning Course

A Professional Learning Course is an opportunity to engage in multiple sessions focused on the same topic.

Within a Learning Course, you must commit to participating in all of the in-person sessions and all of the assigned self-paced and implementation activities that are part of the course.

Just as in a college course, a Professional Learning Course will have the opportunity to earn

College Credit

Professional Development Points for both relicensure and salary movement through the Individual Action Plan Process.

College Credit options and Professional Development Points options are outlined within each Professional Learning Course.

Moral Courage: Engaging Across Differences- Spring 2026

Course Description:

The OPS Department of Culture & Belonging Moral Courage course is designed for you to take steps to unite our school community instead of division. Educators will learn how to discuss polarizing issues productively and create trust-building opportunities.

Educators who will benefit from our course are those who want to empower students and teachers to hear, not fear, different perspectives. This course is for any educator (classified or certified) committed to making space for a sense of belonging for all while acknowledging differences. Each participant will be dedicated to ensuring that all students and staff have equal opportunities to be heard and understood.

Course Outcomes:

Gain skills to turn heated issues into healthy conversations and sustained teamwork
Gain discernment of others through increased understanding of different peoples experiences, values, needs and ideas
Identify and understand our own fears and how to avoid judgement of others despite diversity of viewpoints
Gain insights on the importance of not labeling others and how to build trust with someone you disagree with

Course Dates:

February 19 from 4:30-6:30pm at the Instructional Resource Center
March 3 from 4:30-6:30pm at the Instructional Resource Center
April 9 from 4:30-6:30pm at the Instructional Resource Center
April 21 from 4:30-6:30pm at the Instructional Resource Center

Sign up today for our Spring 2026 Cohort here. Reach out to Director of Culture and Belonging Kathleen Smith by email or phone at 913-780-7784 or Director of Professional Learning Jenna Kuder by email or phone at 913-780-7006 for more information.

College Credits or Points Available:

If you participate in this course you may earn points through the Individual Action Plan Process.
- - Support will be provided on how to submit activities into Frontline for the Action Plan process.
Another option is to earn college credit through Mid-America Nazarene University.
- 4 Graduate Credits for $360.00
  - If you participate in this course and choose this option, enrollment information will be provided.

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