Modules

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This professional development series consists of four required asynchronous modules (modules one through four) and one optional module (module five). Each module is self-paced and includes an introduction, an overview of its objectives and clearly defined learning goals.

The modules combine essential content knowledge with opportunities for reflection, inquiry and analysis related to culturally responsive teaching practices. Through these activities, participants will develop actionable strategies for creating and sustaining culturally responsive classrooms and leadership. In addition, participants will engage in tasks such as constructing essential questions, analyzing and designing curricular materials and assessing existing curriculum and texts—all while reflecting on experiences and learning.

The professional development series can be navigated easily using the buttons below. We encourage you to complete each module in its entirety before moving on to the next one.

Questions? Visit our Module Learning Series FAQs or contact us at culturallyresponsive@education.illinois.edu for support or inquiries.

Professional Development Hours and Microcredential

Illinois teachers who complete modules one through four will earn 42 professional development hours. Those who complete all five modules (one through five) will earn 50 professional development hours and become eligible for an Illinois State Board of Education microcredential.

Microcredentials provide Illinois educators with a way to demonstrate specialized competencies. Upon completing this series, Illinois educators with a professional education license will be eligible for a permanent notation on their license, indicating to current and future employers that they have completed advanced and focused training in culturally responsive teaching.

Instructions on Accessing the Magnitude of Us Canvas Page

The professional development (PD) modules are now hosted on Canvas Free For Teachers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This learning series will use a cohort model and run once every semester. Each cohort will cap at 100 in order to provide adequate support to participants.

Synchronous Learning Sessions on Culturally Responsive Teaching

Sept. 18, 2025
6-7 p.m. CST

Please join us for a synchronous learning session about culturally responsive leading. This professional development opportunity will provide an overview of culturally responsive leadership. We will discuss culturally responsive leading and discuss and examine not only what culturally responsive leading entails but also how we can implement and sustain it in our classrooms, and support educators who are working to include culturally responsive teaching. Reserve your spot today.

Oct. 23, 2025
6-7 p.m. CST

This professional development opportunity will provide an overview of culturally responsive teaching. We will discuss culturally responsive teaching and examine not only what culturally responsive teaching entails but also how we can implement and sustain it in our classrooms. There will be time at the end of the session for questions and information about the asynchronous Magnitude of Us Learning Series and microcredential. Reserve your spot today.

Pre-registration for Spring 2026 Cohorts

Missed your chance to join the Magnitude of Us Learning Series this round? Don’t worry—registration is now open for the Spring 2026 cohort beginning January 15! More details will follow as the date for the start of the cohort draws closer. Reserve your spot today.

Dates for Cohorts

July 15 - Nov. 30
January 15 - May 31