The Digital Learning Network (DLN) course library is organized into learning categories designed to help educators quickly identify content that aligns to their current role, goals, and areas of focus. While many courses naturally connect across multiple topics, each category represents a distinct area of professional growth and provides a starting point for discovering learning that meets your needs.
Course Categories
- Leading Learning – Strengthen instructional practice, assessment, and leadership strategies that improve teaching and student outcomes.
- Building Culture – Develop the communication, relationships, and conditions that create thriving school communities.
- Systems, Policy & Continuous Improvement – Design stronger structures, processes, and decision-making systems that support sustainable growth.
- Student-Centered Pathways – Create opportunities that expand access, personalize learning, and support student success.
- Innovation & Emerging Practices – Explore emerging ideas, technologies, and future-focused approaches shaping education.
Browse by category below to explore courses aligned to the challenges you’re solving and the impact you want to create:
Leading Learning
Intro to CEL’s 5D/5D+ Teacher Evaluation System – 3 SCECHs
This on demand module provides an overview of CEL’s foundational ideas, 5D instructional framework, 5D+ rubric, and 5D+ inquiry cycle. It fulfills the minimum statutory requirements for teacher training in the district adopted evaluation tool. Participants build an understanding of the purpose, structure, and expectations of the 5D/5D+ system and their role within cycles of inquiry.
5D+ Indicators of High Quality Instruction – 12 SCECHs
The 5D+ dimension-specific module supports educators in developing a clear vision for each rubric indicator across the instructional framework. Participants explore authentic examples of practice, examine what distinguished performance looks like in daily instruction, and identify specific teacher and student moves that elevate learning. Opportunities for self-assessment are embedded throughout, allowing participants to reflect on areas of strength and determine targeted areas for growth. MASSP Facilitation Guides may be used to support implementation and deepen learning.
5D/D+ Assessment for Student Learning – 6 SCECHs
This course focuses on strengthening assessment practices to better inform instruction and support student growth. Participants examine the role of formative and summative assessment, analyze evidence of student learning, and explore strategies for providing meaningful feedback. Emphasis is placed on aligning assessment practices to instructional goals and using data to adjust teaching in real time.
5D/D+ Classroom Environment & Culture – 6 SCECHs
This course explores how classroom environments influence student learning, engagement, and relationships. Participants examine conditions that foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, including routines, expectations, and interactions between students and teachers. The course emphasizes building a culture where all students feel supported, challenged, and connected.
5D/D+ Curriculum & Pedagogy – 6 SCECHs
This course examines how curriculum and instructional practices align to support rigorous, standards-based learning. Participants explore the design and delivery of instruction, focusing on coherence, intentional planning, and alignment between standards, learning targets, and instructional strategies. The course emphasizes the role of pedagogy in ensuring all students have access to high-quality learning experiences.
5D/D+ Purpose – 6 SCECHs
This course focuses on the importance of clear learning targets and purposeful lesson design. Participants examine how clearly defined outcomes support student understanding and guide instructional decisions. Emphasis is placed on aligning lesson objectives, instructional activities, and assessments to ensure that all learning experiences are intentional and meaningful.
5D/D+ Student Engagement – 6 SCECHs
This course explores strategies to increase authentic student engagement in learning. Participants examine the conditions that promote active participation, intellectual curiosity, and ownership of learning. The course highlights instructional practices that encourage students to think critically, collaborate, and take an active role in their learning process.
Disciplinary Literacy for Secondary Leaders – 15 SCECHs
Learn how consistent use of the Essential Literacy Practices can make a measurable, positive difference in student learning and improve literacy achievement. Participants deepen their understanding of disciplinary literacy and examine connections to current instructional practices across content areas. The course explores how student success is directly influenced by leadership and adult culture and identifies strategies to support a culture of risk-taking and professional growth. Leaders determine entry points for implementation and learn effective approaches for monitoring, support, and continuous refinement.
Teacher+ Assessment for Student Learning – 6 SCECHs
This course develops assessment literacy by focusing on the design and use of assessments that support student learning. Participants explore strategies for gathering evidence of learning, providing actionable feedback, and using assessment data to guide instruction. The course emphasizes alignment between assessment practices and learning goals.
Teacher+ Classroom Environment & Culture – 6 SCECHs
This course focuses on building strong classroom environments that support student engagement, relationships, and learning. Participants explore strategies for establishing routines, setting expectations, and fostering a positive classroom culture where all students feel valued and supported.
Teacher+ Professional Collaboration & Communication – 6 SCECHs
This course strengthens collaboration and communication among educators. Participants explore strategies for effective teamwork, shared responsibility for student learning, and professional communication practices that support a positive and productive school culture.
Teacher+ Purposeful Teaching – 6 SCECHs
This course centers on intentional lesson design and instructional planning. Participants examine how to align standards, learning targets, instruction, and assessment to create coherent and purposeful learning experiences for students.
Teacher+ Student Engagement – 6 SCECHs
This course explores strategies to increase student engagement through intentional instructional design and responsive teaching practices. Participants examine ways to promote active learning, student voice, and meaningful participation.
Disciplinary Literacy for Secondary Leaders – 15 SCECHs
As a secondary administrator or teacher leader, how can you support your teachers in moving toward more inherently motivating, academically rigorous learning experiences? These courses are designed for leaders looking to increase student motivation and engagement, as well as literacy skills, across all content areas.
Curriculum, Instruction & Alignment – 30 SCECHs
The objective of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, personal dispositions and performance competencies that pertain to administrative leadership and school improvement. These research-based standards require the development of instructional leaders who understand how to effectively apply evidence-based school leadership practices to support the implementation and refinement of a guaranteed and viable curriculum within their organizational systems. Participants will be prepared to create a plan of implementation, monitoring, support, and evaluation that will lead to the vertical and horizontal alignment of their educational institution.
Observation & Feedback – 30 SCECHs
Throughout this 6-week course, we will explore both state requirements and best practices in the areas of observation, supervision, and evaluation. We will be reading content related to formative feedback, will be engaging with feedback structures, will engage in an authentic case-study, and will work together to refine our skillsets in the area of supporting teachers with their instructional growth. This course is focused on skill refinement, will require interaction, and reflection.
Building Culture
Leadership Communication – 7 SCECHs
The task of leadership is building collective efficacy. We need to get our teams to work and act as such, moving and doing with a shared purpose! As organizational leaders, our goal is to help make sense of our world and give that sense to others ensuring our schools and communities are responding to shared understanding. A leader’s communication competency determines their capacity for success. Primary tenets of communication, building a culture, and understanding generational and cultural expectations will prepare you for the inevitable crisis that will occur and allow you to leverage your competency in communication to reduce harm and restore normalcy.
Trauma-Informed Schools: A Whole School Approach – 6 SCECHs
This course aims to answer the following questions: What is a trauma-informed approach and how does it impact the classroom? Through articles, videos, and interactive content, participants will identify key trauma statistics and terminology and compare and contrast proactive vs reactive strategies to support these students in the classroom. The course will also provide building-level strategies and resources.
Systems, Policy & Continuous Improvement
MTSS: The Path to Making MICIP Meaningful – 3 SCECHs
In this course, participants will learn about creating structures for successful implementation of MTSS, develop a more complete understanding of MTSS through the MDE MTSS Practice Profile and ways to collect data on the current state of MTSS within their building or district. Participants will also look at avenues for organizing this work in a sustainable way.
Using Surveys for Feedback (Self-Paced) – 5 SCECHs
Taking the time to gather and analyze feedback is a crucial practice when working with students, staff, parents and community members. Many times, we are willing to create a survey or assessment tool but lack the courage to accept the responses that are provided. In this course, learners will review different ways to gather feedback from crucial stakeholder groups that impact their building, survey bias and how they can use the results to provide evidence of improvement or to create a plan for growth. Learners will leave this course with a plan on how to survey a specific group of people so they begin reflecting on their own practice.
Project Gameplan: Keeping Compliant Scenarios (Self-Paced) – 6 SCECHs
As part of MASSP’s Digital Learning Network, these self-facilitated courses will provide learners with the opportunity to review and understand important laws put in place to protect students and the school community. Topics to be covered include: Mandatory Reporting, Zero-Tolerance, and Anti-Bullying. In the course modules, learners will review basic laws and requirements, as well as how to interpret those requirements in a school building when working with students and staff. These modules provide a variety of learning activities including scenario games, quizzes, case studies, reflect & respond questions, as well as document and video reviews. Learners will also be able to compare and contrast their current building and district policies to the current laws.
Student-Centered Systems & Pathways
Implementing Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy in Your School – 2 SCECHs
Did you know that the College Board offers free, official SAT practice through Khan Academy for students? In this course, participants will learn about the statistical gains in performance students can see when using the personalized, online practice. Modules will walk learners through the steps on how to link College Board and Khan Academy accounts, take practice tests, and how coaches can monitor student progress.
Using AP Potential for Opportunity and Access – 1 SCECH
Advanced Placement courses help students pursue college level studies while still in high school. Principals and AP Coordinators can use AP Potential to help identify students based on PSAT/SAT scores and benchmark performance who would likely be successful in various AP courses. In this course, learners will see an overview of the AP Potential system as well as statistical data behind the success of the Advanced Placement program for students.
A Counselor’s Guide to CTE – 5 SCECHs
This course is designed for counselors seeking to enhance their understanding of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and its implementation. Participants will learn about various funding sources available, the essential components of a successful state-approved CTE program, and the numerous benefits these programs offer to students. Additionally, the course will cover creative strategies for recruiting and identifying qualified CTE teachers among current staff.
A Principal’s Guide to CTE – 5 SCECHs
This course is designed for new, existing, or prospective secondary administrators seeking to enhance their understanding of Career and Technical Education (CTE). Participants will learn about various funding sources available for CTE programs, the essential components of a successful state-approved CTE program, and the numerous benefits these programs offer to students. Additionally, the course will cover creative strategies for recruiting and identifying qualified CTE teachers among current staff. By the end of the course, administrators will be equipped with the knowledge to effectively support and expand CTE opportunities within their schools.
Trauma-Informed Schools: A Whole School Approach (6 SCECHs)
The impacts of trauma on children can be numerous, affecting their bodies, brains, and abilities to learn, and unfortunately, remain a part of many students’ lives throughout our school systems. In this course, you will identify key trauma statistics and terminology, and navigate strategies to support these students in the classroom and on a building-level. Through articles, videos, and interactive content, you will build your understanding of trauma-informed practices in order to handle behavior or situations that may arise through training and resources.
Innovation & Emerging Practices
An Essential Guide to AI for Educators – 3 SCECHs
Explore the basics of AI, how to effectively and ethically implement AI in your practice, and how to start training students to start using AI to support their learning.
Introduction to Esports – 2 SCECHs
Esports is a billion-dollar industry teeming with career opportunities, college scholarships, and a wide range of STEM skills students can develop. In this course, educators will be introduced to the unique and exciting extracurricular activities available to students within esports. Whether you’re simply interested in learning more or thinking about starting your own team, this course will help you deepen your understanding of esports and reflect on your next steps.
Practical AI Tools for Building Leaders – 4 SCECHs
This course equips school principals and teacher leaders with the knowledge and confidence to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools to work smarter — not harder. Participants will learn about practical, ethical, and impactful AI workflows to streamline administrative tasks, improve communication, support decision-making, and free up time to focus on what matters most: supporting students and staff.