Vandalia CUSD #203: Save Big with Groups

Gather your group and get the best course pricing available. It’s easy to sign up and organize. As your group grows, so does your discount.

Vandalia CUSD #203 Teachers

Welcome Vandals! Join a group in your district and save big on your continuing education courses!

Meet your September 1st deadline by starting a course today.

Don’t forget to submit a preapproval form to your district before registering.
Hit the chat icon in the lower right corner to ask one of our Learning Advisors if there is a current Vandalia group open.

The Bigger Your Group,
the Greater Your Savings

Small

Save $70 Per Course

Group Size: 3-5

Medium

Save $90 Per Course
+
earn a free 1-credit course*

Group Size: 6-9

Large

Save $105 Per Course
+
earn a free 1-credit course*

Group Size: 10-19

Extra Large

Save $115 Per Course
+
earn a free 1-credit course*

Group Size: 20+

*Group discounts cannot be combined with other offers and bundles. Group discounts are not available on Hybrid/Blended Learning and Fast Track Courses.

The Benefits

Group Savings

Group registration offers a discount of up to $115 per course - the absolute best savings available.

Maximize Discounts & Flexibility

Plan ahead to increase your savings by registering for multiple courses, up to 30 credits, in available terms. Pay-As-You-Learn payment plan option available when you register for 3 or more courses with select partners.

Extra Incentives

Group leaders can earn bonus rewards by growing their group size. The bigger the group, the better the rewards!

A Free Course

Each group member in a qualifying group of six or more will earn a free 1-credit-course* (a $275 value). Select from two available 1-credit courses following the group close date.
Get Your Group Going

How it Works

Our group discounts start when 3 or more people register with the same unique code. Get your group growing now. Anyone, anywhere can join the group – so cast the net wide.

Gather Your Colleagues

You don’t have to go it alone. When you gather a group, you’ll get discounts on your courses. More than that: you’ll have a built-in support system as you complete your courses.

Choose Your Own Courses

Choose your courses based on what's most enticing to you. Group members are not required to take the same courses in order to register together.

Purchase & Save

Register any time within the 21-day group sign-up window using your group code at checkout. Pay 50% of the course price up front and your final group discount and remaining balance will process when the 21-day window closes.

Pay As You Learn

This option is available to learners who register for 3 (or more) group eligible courses. A $99 initial charge along with a $35 payment plan processing fee will be charged. The outstanding balance of your order (based on your final closing group size), will be divided equally across 11 monthly payments. The first installment of your monthly payment will begin one month from your order date.

Did Someone Say Free Credits?

When you gather a group of six or more, you’ll earn a free 1-credit course in partnership with our friends at American College of Education. Once your group closes, you’ll receive an email explaining how to access your free 1-credit course.

#5278 | 1-Credit | PK – 12+

Amplify Learning with Podcasts in the Classroom

Discover how teaching and learning with podcasts can amplify student engagement and achievement, boost listening skills, and support diverse learners. Expand your pedagogy with educator podcasts, and gain ideas to incorporate podcasts into lessons across grade levels and content areas.

#5281 | 1-Credit | PK – 12+

What Every Educator Needs to Know about the Science of Reading

For educators of all grades and subject areas, this course aims to unpack the body of research known as the “Science of Reading” and provides specific evidence-based strategies for teaching reading. Learn how reading develops in the brain, review a framework for explicit, systematic and sequential instruction, and explore the 8 strands of Scarborough’s Reading Rope.

Please Note: All eligible group members will receive an email, 7-14 days after group close. This email will indicate current course offerings as well as a registration form to complete. To take advantage of this free course offer, please wait until you’ve received your Free Course email to register.

*This offer is valid for up to 3 months from your original group registration date-offer will expire 3 months after the date of purchase provided on your Teaching Channel group order receipt. This offer is in partnership with American College of Education – University Partner substitutions are not available. Your free 1-credit course is linked to your name only and not transferable to colleagues and friends. This offer is valid for the above listed courses only – course substitutions are not available. Coursework must be completed by the session due date of the session selected upon redemption. The free 1-credit course incentive is contingent upon your completed group registration. One free 1-credit course per unique group code. Individuals may redeem one free course in a 30 day window. If your group order is cancelled within 30 days, the free 1-credit course offer is null and void. Teaching Channel Session credit limits apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Teaching Channel with Learners Edge a one-stop shop for teacher learning and development. It is an online platform to take classes for salary advancement, relicensure, and/or obtaining a master’s degree. There are hundreds of courses to choose from. They also offer many free resources for teachers in their new K12 Hub.

No! You can take whatever classes you want/need to. They have a wide variety, so go online and check them out!

Yes, they are! Groups of 6 or more members will qualify to receive a free 1-credit course from Teaching Channel.

If you are using the credits for your teaching license, you will need to pick a university in Illinois (Roosevelt University or Greenville University). If you are not using it for your teaching license, you can pick whichever university is the cheapest.