Practical professional learning that meets the needs of districts, PD leaders, and teachers.
Bold, Better Educator PD
Content Library
Access a growing library of research-based PD content, including courses, videos, articles, ebooks and podcasts by ASCD authors and leading practitioners. See sample content list.
Assessments
Encourage growth and learning by creating course assessments and setting passing scores and completion criteria for your school or district’s courses.
Search
Search by format, topic, or experience level to quickly find relevant resources that can be put into practice immediately.
Authoring Tools
Build custom courses and create “Learning Lists” by pairing your school or district’s content with research-based ASCD content.
Learning Lists
A collection of videos, articles and short courses with classroom-ready strategies from trusted ASCD experts.
Admin Dashboard
Track PD activities and gauge group and individual progress with Witsby’s multilayered reporting.
Assignments
Assign content to drive professional learning and track progress toward specific school or district's goals.
My Portfolio & Tracking Clock Hours
Users can track learning activities and clock hours to gauge their progress toward personal, district, school and graduate-level credit.
Continuous Learning for Classroom Success
Witsby helps by providing …
Research-based professional learning content from ASCD authors and leading practitioners.
A mobile-friendly design, modular courses and varied content for bite-sized learning teachers appreciate.
The ability to tailor PD to target learning gaps and specific teacher needs.
A dashboard to track progress that allows teachers to document clock hours.
Create a Growth-Focused District Culture
Witsby helps by providing …
Personalized PD that encourages teacher agency and helps establish a growth-focused district culture.
The ability to combine district professional learning with ASCD resources to target learning to specific needs.
An innovative way to increase the impact of in-service training by providing pre- and post-learning resources.
Relevant, Practical, On-Demand PD
Witsby provides …
Easy access to effective and practical classroom strategies teachers can apply immediately to help all students grow and succeed.
Mobile-friendly design and a range of assets that let teachers learn when and where they want.
Current, diverse content across a range of education topics and instructional strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions About Witsby™
What problems does Witsby solve?
Witsby allows districts to combine their PD content with ASCD resources to provide effective, differentiated professional learning that drives student achievement. Because Witsby is available on-demand, on any device, educators can make the most of limited PD time and learn at their pace – on one affordable platform.
Do I have to be an ASCD member to access Witsby?
No, you do not have to have an ASCD membership to purchase Witsby seats. But we think you'll love all the benefits of ASCD membership. Learn more here.
How much does Witsby cost?
Complete the form below to get pricing from ASCD's Partnership Team.
Is Witsby replacing Activate?
ASCD will discontinue Activate by 2024. Existing Activate customers will be grandfathered in at their current cost for the first Witsby subscription year. Activate customers should contact ASCD to discuss the right plan and timeline for their district's migration to Witsby. In the meantime, Activate users will continue to have access to the platform.
Are Witsby courses available for graduate credit?
Select Witsby courses are available for graduate-level credit in support of educator professional growth through our partnership with Northwest Nazarene University (NNU). Each credit is graduate-level, non-degree-seeking, semester credit, and can be used in states and districts that require credit for recertification or salary advancement. It is the learner's responsibility to verify that your district and state Department of Education will accept NNU credits.
One Stop for Educator Professional Learning
Witsby™ is a flexible and affordable personalized professional learning platform that lets you combine your own PD with research-backed, evidence-based content from leading experts and practitioners.
Discover a powerful new partner in your professional learning journey, including:
Mobile-optimized, bite-sized learning modules that teachers can access anywhere.
Tailored PD that precisely addresses learning gaps and teacher needs.
Automated dashboard tracking to validate progress and document professional clock hours.
Complete this form for a personalized demo and to request a free trial.