Online professional learning courses support teachers’ knowledge and instructional practice through adaptive modules, reflection prompts and classroom application tasks.
Aimed particularly at teachers earlier in their careers or those developing a new area of expertise, Hachette Learning Academy offers short, focused online courses that respond to individual progress and understanding. Each course is designed to take between two and three hours to complete, supporting engagement alongside existing teaching responsibilities.
Courses within Hachette Learning Academy are built around adaptive learning modules informed by principles of cognitive development and effective professional learning. Each section begins with a reflective starting-point question, prompting teachers to consider their current practice and activate prior knowledge before engaging with new content.
As teachers progress through a course, targeted questions check understanding and guide next steps. When responses demonstrate secure understanding, learning may accelerate or introduce additional challenge. Where uncertainty or gaps are identified, key ideas are revisited through rephrased explanations, alternative examples or model responses. This adaptive structure supports movement towards more confident, embedded practice.
Optional application and reflection tasks conclude each section, encouraging teachers to trial approaches in their own classrooms and reflect on impact. These tasks are designed to support transfer from professional learning into classroom practice and promote teacher ownership of learning.
Hachette Learning Academy courses address a range of curriculum and pedagogical areas relevant to classroom practice. Existing topics include structure and scaffolding, inclusive classrooms, supporting students with English as an additional language, digital literacy and wellbeing. All courses are designed to be classroom-relevant while remaining grounded in research-informed principles.
In 2026, new courses are expanding Hachette Learning Academy’s focus areas. These include content on impactful feedback by Kate Jones, an education author and former classroom teacher; revision by Helen Howell, an education consultant and former teacher; instruction-based learning informed by the work of Zach Groshell, an instructional coach and former teacher; and metacognition by Nathan Burns, an educator and author. These additions broaden Hachette Learning Academy’s offering across assessment, instructional practice and learning strategies.
Hachette Learning Academy is designed to support individual teacher development while aligning with broader school professional learning priorities. The adaptive nature of the courses allows teachers to engage at a pace and depth suited to their needs, while shared structures support consistency across teaching teams. For school leaders, Hachette Learning Academy provides a flexible professional learning model that can complement existing induction and development frameworks. The online format supports access across different roles and career stages, while reflective tasks encourage connection between theory and practice.
View demonstrations and take a free 20-minute sample Hachette Learning Academy course at www.hachettelearning.com/hachette-learning-solutions/academy
To find out more or discuss Hachette Learning Academy packages for your school, contact Chioma.NwaorguOkere@hachettelearning.com.
