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Graduate-Level Professional Development Credits

Breathe For Change partners with the University of the Pacific Courses4Teachers program to offer graduate-level professional development semester units for select Breathe For Change trainings. These optional credits provide educators with the opportunity to earn graduate-level professional development recognition for their completed Breathe For Change coursework.

Also Known As / Common Questions

  • “Can I earn graduate-level credit for my Breathe For Change training?"

  • “How do I register for professional development units through University of the Pacific?”

  • “What are Courses4Teachers credits?”

  • “Can I use these credits for salary advancement or recertification?”

About the Partnership

  • University of the Pacific (UoP) is a regionally accredited institution recognized by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

  • Courses4Teachers serves as a professional development partner that reviews and validates the completion of eligible Breathe For Change programs.

  • Credits earned are professional development units (PDUs) - not degree-applicable graduate credits - and are commonly accepted by school districts for salary advancement or continuing education requirements.

Eligible Programs

The following Breathe For Change programs qualify for graduate-level professional development semester units.

Note: there is an additional cost to purchase credits through UoP. The tuition for training is for the certification(s) earned and the Educator Collective subscription cost is for access to the live classes and resources that are available within the platform. 

  • Mindfulness, SEL, and Yoga Teacher Training 

    • 200 hours of professional development coursework
    • Eligible for up to 13 units/credits

  • Transformative TEACHing & Leadership Training 

    • 300 hours of professional development coursework
    • Eligible for up to 20 units/credits.
  • Educator Collective Membership Subscription Classes & PD
    • Introduction to Chair Yoga for Educators course in the Professional Development category
    • Session recordings in the Class Library
    • Eligible for 1 unit/credit for every 15 hours completed

Learn more about continuing education through the Educator Collective here: Professional Development and Continuing Education through Breathe For Change. 

How to Purchase Credits

The cost is $75/credit. Visit the Courses4Teachers – Breathe For Change registration page and follow the instructions.

Important Notes

  • Educators are encouraged to confirm with their school district or licensure board that these credits are accepted for their intended purpose (salary advancement, license renewal, etc.) prior to registering through Courses4Teachers.

  • Each unit represents approximately 15 hours of professional development coursework.

  • There is a one year deadline from when you received your certification to register for credits through Courses4Teachers. 

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