Early Career Teacher Success Initiative - CEU-X717

Course Description

Credit Validation for Steve Hiles Educational Resources Participants Only

The Early Career Teacher Success Initiative is a 9-month professional learning experience designed for teachers in their first 0–3 years. The program focuses on strengthening classroom management, student engagement, and instructional clarity through three structured modules delivered in a manageable, micro-paced format.

Teachers apply strategies in real time, supported by live coaching sessions, ongoing reflection, and practical resources. Growth is measured through pre- and post-assessments, as well as end-of-year reflection data. By the end of the program, teachers will have built stronger classroom systems, increased their confidence, and developed the skills needed to succeed—supporting both teacher retention and student success.

Learner Outcomes

• Establish structured classroom systems: design and implement clear classroom procedures, routines, and expectations that promote consistency, reduce disruptions, and maximize instructional time
• Apply proactive classroom management strategies: use research-based strategies to prevent misbehavior, respond to disruptions effectively, and maintain a positive learning environment
• Plan and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction: develop lesson structures that actively engage learners, incorporate collaboration, and support diverse learning needs
• Analyze and respond to student behavior: identify root causes of student behavior and apply appropriate interventions, including restorative practices and differentiated supports
• Reflect and improve instructional practice: engage in ongoing self-reflection and apply feedback to refine teaching strategies and improve classroom outcomes
• Build positive classroom culture and relationships: establish strong relationships with students that foster trust, respect, and a supportive classroom community

Course Details

Number of CEUs: 5.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Continuing Education Hours: 50 hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Steve Hiles Educational Resources Participants. 

Please Note: If you would like to purchase fewer CEUs than the amount listed or purchase CEUs in 0.5-unit increments, please contact pce-cv@sandiego.edu for assistance.

PLEASE READ ALL COURSE DETAILS

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ENROLL WITH THE PARTNERED ORGANIZATION AND PAY ALL REQUIRED FEES BEFORE PURCHASING CEUs THROUGH USD.

University of San Diego – Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the Credit Validation Program. To earn CEUs, participants must register for and successfully complete the coursework through the external program provider.

CEUs provide documentation of completed professional development and may be used to meet continuing education, professional development, credential, certification, or workplace requirements. Participants are responsible for confirming that CEUs meet the requirements of their employer, school district, credentialing organization, or other institution before enrolling.

Directions to Enroll for CEUs

Step 1: Register with the Partner Organization 

Complete your registration directly with the partner organization. Follow their instructions to begin the course and pay any required enrollment fees. Some courses, specifically DoWEA courses, may require participants to purchase units before the course ends; please check the enrollment window for details.

• Homepage: Steve Hiles Educational Resources

​​​​​Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

Step 2: Complete the Course

Participate fully in the course through the partner organization and complete all required assignments, activities, and assessments.

Step 3: Register for CEUs

After confirming your registration with the partner organization and completing your program, return to the USD website.

• Locate the same course on our listings page.
• Click Add to Cart.
• Click Check Out.
• You will be prompted to either log into your USD Student Account or create one, and then pay for your CEUs.

If this course displays Request Information, it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or enrollment has already closed. Please check the enrollment dates or contact the organization directly to ask about late enrollment or future course offerings.

Step 4: Submit your Certificate of Completion
After completing this course, you are required to submit your certificate of completion, which will be provided by your program. Please be sure to purchase your credits first, then email your certificate to pce-cv@sandiego.edu, including the course number in your message.

Step 5: Receive Your CEU Confirmation of Completion Letter

Once your certificate has been reviewed and your CEU completion has been processed, your Confirmation of Completion Letter will be available through your USD Student Account.

This letter documents the CEU hours you earned and can be downloaded, printed, and provided to your school district, employer/HR department, credentialing organization, or other institution as proof of completion.

For instructions on accessing your letter, please see How to Access Your CEU Confirmation of Completion.

Need Help?

For detailed information about the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our USD Credit Validation Program Participant Guide.

Interested in university credit instead?

If you would like to purchase USD Graduate-Level Extension Credit (GLEC) instead of CEUs, which provides university credit and an official University of San Diego transcript, click here to view the GLEC option.