PL Opportunities

Achieve the Core
Teaching Channel
Simple K12      (Contact Selena Medina for login information)
FDLRS-BEESS Portal
Free 30-Hour or 60-hour Tobacco Prevention Training for Educators

Free Options for ESE/SWD Points 2026-27

Simple K12      (Contact Medina for login information)  
SWD: ESE for All Educators module - Beacon Educator Fee-based $40  (20-hours)
SWD: Managing Challenging Student Behaviors - Beacon Educator Fee-based $40 (20-hours)
Reading Challenges 1: Dyslexia and More (SWD) - Beacon Educator Fee-based $40 (20-hours)

Free Options for Reading Points 2026-27
Simple K12      (Contact Selena Medina for login information)  
Reading Challenges 1: Dyslexia and More (SWD) - Beacon Educator Fee-based $40 (20-hours)

Free Options for EL Points 2026-27   
Simple K12      (Contact Selena Medina for login information) 

Please contact Selena Medina for more information regarding current book study opportunities or search the Canvas Catalog.

Literacy Solutions (free ESOL classes for Sumter District teachers)  (Contact Selena Medina for information.)

Literacy Solutions (free reading competency classes for Sumter District teachers)  (Contact Selena Medina for information.)

UF Lastinger Center Micro-credential for reading competency #1 (multiple classes during the year)

UF Lastinger Center Literacy Matrix for all five reading competencies (only one year-long course option in August/September)

BEESS Portal- Independent Study Module- Paraprofessionals Supporting Students with Disabilities (20 hours)
Maintenance Workers - 571 - School Safety: Exterior Facilities - Modules 1-4 (12 hours)
Custodians - 610 - Housekeeping Safety - Modules 1-3 (12 hours)
Food Service - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (8 hours)
Customer Service Training - Saylor Academy (26 hours)  Directions
Paraprofessionals - Registered Behavior Technician (40 hours)  Directions
Food Services - Institute of Child Nutrition Modules (hours are TBD based on module choices)
Food Services - FDACS Access Modules for FS Personnel (hours are TBD based on module choices)
Paraprofessionals - Self-Study Let's Team Up: What Every Para Needs for Student Success (4 hours)   Online Quiz  
Maintenance Workers - Online OSHATRAIN Courses
Custodians - Independent Study for Custodial Employees - Know Your Procedures   Online Quiz
Custodians - Independent Study for Mowing and Trimming Safety   Online Quiz
Paraprofessionals - Knowledge and Skill Development (hours are TBD based on module choices)