Flexible Graduate-Level Professional Development for Educators
Learn from trusted Summer Institutes presenters through streaming national conference courses, on-demand sessions, and flexible graduate-credit options designed for busy educators.
Start anytime. Learn anywhere.
Summer Institutes brings the best of its conference-style learning to educators who need a more flexible path.
- Streaming sessions from past conferences
- Five Star presenter-led courses
- Graduate-level credit options
- Online, on-demand course access
Choose the On-Demand Path That Fits Your Goals
Summer Institutes now offers several flexible ways for educators to earn meaningful professional development credit without needing to travel or attend on fixed dates.
Streaming National Conference Courses
Access streaming versions of past Summer Institutes flagship conferences focused on educator renewal, whole education, student hope, TEAM culture, and practical classroom impact.
View Conference Courses →Five Star Recharge Series
Be recharged and inspired by world-class instructors focused on strengthening social and emotional competence for both educators and students.
Explore Five Star Recharge →Travel Courses
Turn meaningful domestic or international travel experiences into continuing education credit through a flexible graduate-level course option.
View Travel Courses →Independent Studies
Design a more personalized professional learning experience connected to an educational conference or area of professional interest.
Learn About Independent Studies →Meaningful Professional Development Without Rearranging Your Life
Summer Institutes on-demand courses are designed for educators who want high-quality learning, graduate-level credit, and practical inspiration — with the flexibility to complete the work on their own schedule.
Start When You’re Ready
No need to wait for a live event or travel to a conference site. Choose a course and begin when it fits your calendar.
Learn From Trusted Presenters
Access streaming sessions from past national conferences and special presenter-led courses designed for educators.
Complete Online
Courses are available online on demand, giving you a flexible way to watch sessions and complete requirements.
Featured On-Demand Courses
The PDSI-numbered offerings are streaming versions of Summer Institutes annual and flagship conference courses, available as on-demand professional development options.
PDSI 9974
Promote Diversity, STEM, Educator Well Being & Positive TEAM Intervention System
A five-day immersive journey focused on supporting the whole teacher, featuring presenters including Ingrid Ricks, Dr. Johnny Lake, and SI Founder Scott Ricardo.
View Course →PDSI 9943
Replenish, Rejuvenate & Remember Why You Teach
A streaming flagship offering focused on supporting the whole teacher through a highly effective, stress-free, and rejuvenating learning experience.
View Course →PDSI 9940
Whole Education: Mental, Physical & Emotional Learning
The streaming version of the 2021 National Conference, available as flexible on-demand learning.
View Course →PDSI 9970
Are You At Your Best? Empowering Students to Self-Manage
The streaming version of the 2020 National Conference, focused on empowering “At-Hope” students to self-manage.
View Course →Graduate-Level Credit Made Clear
Summer Institutes is designed to help educators choose a course, understand the credit process, and complete the required work with confidence.
Choose Your Course
Select an on-demand course, streaming conference course, travel course, or independent study.
Register & Begin
Complete your course registration and begin the online learning experience when your schedule allows.
Complete Requirements
Watch the required sessions, complete the course activities, and follow the UOP process for graduate-level credit.
Why Educators Return to Summer Institutes
Real feedback from educators and leaders who have experienced Summer Institutes.
“Your classes helped to bring me hope and energy and a positive outlook to face each day in education. Take heart in knowing that you have impacted the lives of so many through your Summer Institutes.”
“I have been to hundreds of conferences and Summer Institutes sits at the very top of that list. As both a presenter and alumni of SI, I can unequivocally say that it opens the door to being your best!”
“I came expecting to be recharged and inspired – I didn’t expect to be changed! No other education classes than these with Summer Institutes have focused primarily on changing the teacher so that he/she can be unleashed to make the most powerful impact possible in the world and in individual lives!”
Leadership, TEAM Culture & Consulting
Summer Institutes founder Scott Ricardo also works with schools, teams, coaches, athletic departments, and organizations to strengthen leadership, culture, mentorship, and performance systems.
TEAM Culture
Support educators, teams, and organizations in building stronger shared values, accountability, and community culture.
The Power of 4
A leadership message focused on Purpose, Preparation, Passion, and People — four elements that help teams work toward a common goal.
Coaching & Mentorship
Consulting for educators, youth programs, athletic departments, coaches, teams, and community organizations.
Ready to Choose a Course That Fits Your Schedule?
Explore flexible on-demand graduate-level professional development options from Summer Institutes.