Career Training · Teacher Professional Development

Teacher Professional Development Careers

Training by Hope Training Academy, a program of Video Game Palooza, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit · hopetrainingacademy.org

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Teacher Professional Development

Career Training · Teacher Development

Teacher Development Careers

Training by Hope Training Academy, a program of Video Game Palooza (501(c)(3)) · hopetrainingacademy.org

Whether you are a licensed classroom teacher, a paraprofessional, a substitute, or a career-changer eyeing the front of the room, targeted professional development keeps your skills current and your credentials in good standing. Our courses build practical classroom competencies — instructional design, classroom management, educational technology, and assessment — and can supply the continuing-education hours many states and districts require. This track is about sharpening the educators we already have and preparing the ones we need next.

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Career outlook · O*NET
$63,750
Median annual salary · Elementary and Secondary School Teacher
Average
10-year job outlook
Where it leads · O*NET

Careers you can train for

Roles these programs prepare you for, with typical U.S. wages from O*NET. Most are open with a certification, not a four-year degree.

Paraprofessional / Instructional Aide$28–38k

Supports lead teachers with small-group instruction and classroom operations.

Substitute Teacher$28–42k

Steps into K–12 classrooms on short notice to keep learning on track.

Preschool / Early Childhood Teacher$32–45k

Leads a young classroom through early literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

K–12 Teacher$45–65k

Plans and delivers grade-level instruction and assesses student progress.

Adult Education / ESL Instructor$45–62k

Teaches literacy, GED prep, or English to adult learners.

Instructional Coach / Curriculum Specialist$58–80k

Mentors teachers and improves curriculum across a school or district.

What you'll earn

Credentials & certifications

Programs prepare you for the credentials employers screen for — many include the exam voucher.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)State-approved Professional Development (PD) credit / clock hoursGoogle Certified Educator (Level 1 & 2)Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE)CPR / First Aid certificationState substitute teaching permitChild Development Associate (CDA) credentialTESOL / TEFL certificate
Where this training leads

Built to lead somewhere real

Course completion documents the CEUs and PD hours many districts require for license renewal, pay-lane advancement, or moving from aide to lead teacher. As a nonprofit rooted in Indianapolis education, we point learners toward local schools, early-childhood programs, and district PD offices where these skills are in demand.

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Wage & outlook data: O*NET OnLine (U.S. Dept. of Labor). Hope Training Academy is a program of Video Game Palooza, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — 100% of proceeds fund free tech training.