Professional learning: what you need to know
Everything you need to know about Everway’s professional learning courses.
Thinking about booking training for your school or district? Below you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions about our professional learning.
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Frequently asked questions
General FAQs
Everway’s professional learning is a suite of training and development opportunities designed specifically for educators. Our goal is to help teachers feel more confident, effective, and supported in using Everway tools and strategies that drive student success.
Our courses are designed for educators at all levels, from classroom teachers and teaching assistants to district leaders and special education professionals.
Yes. Our professional learning is for license holders, and is designed to help you get the best use out of your Everway software.
Courses cover all of Everway’s education solutions, including Unique Learning System, Polaris, News2you Read&Write, OrbitNote, Equatio, Positivity, Symbolstix, uPar, Classics, Equals Math, L3 Skills and Inspire. Many of the courses focus on one single product, but we also offer multi-solutions courses that cover multiple tools or combine tools often used together.
Training formats and delivery
We offer three formats:
- Self-paced online courses: learn anytime, anywhere.
- Live remote workshops: interactive sessions for groups up to 40.
- On-site, in-person training: customised workshops at your school or district.
Get in touch with our team. They will be able to suggest self-paced courses, live remote workshops or in-person training events that are appropriate for you, based on the products available in your school or district.
Yes! Special education teachers often don’t receive job-specific training and sit in on general education professional development instead. But Everway’s courses are delivered by educators with experience in neurodiverse instruction, and designed to meet the needs of your classroom and your goals. Training for our special education curriculum, Unique Learning System, and our IEP tool Polaris have a particular focus on special education.
At the end of your training you’ll receive a certificate of completion. You’ll also be equipped with the knowledge and skills to drive student success using your Everway tools.
Our self-paced online courses range from 30 minutes to two hours, while live remote workshops and on-site training can range from one to six hours. Unique Learning Systems PRO training includes four hours of instructional coaching sessions after the six-hour live training. You can view the duration on each course listing.
Absolutely. Our facilitators can tailor live and on-site sessions to your district goals, classroom context, and the specific Everway tools you use.
Live webinars and in-person sessions are designed for up to 40 participants to ensure quality interaction and support.
Access and logistics
If you’re a new user, or if you already have an account for legacy Texthelp products, visit our Professional Learning Center to register or log in.
If you already have an account for legacy n2y products go to login.n2y.com and click the green Professional Learning icon on the homepage. ’ve already registered, fill out your username and password and click ‘Sign in’. You’ll be directed to the learning homepage, where the courses you have access to will be displayed. Simply click on a course to get started.
Once you’ve logged in, you’ll be directed to the learning homepage, where the courses you have access to will be displayed. Simply click on a course to get started.
You’ll automatically have access to the Smart Start Self-Paced Courses which are complimentary with educator product licenses our free courses. If you’ve purchased paid-for courses these should also be displayed on the learning homepage. Contact our team if you cannot see a course you’ve paid for.
Yes. You can complete self-paced courses at your own speed and revisit materials on the Professional Learning Center at any time. On the learning homepage you’ll notice courses you’ve started say ‘In progress’ in the top right corner.
Yes. Participants receive a digital certificate upon completing each course – ideal for your professional development records.
Of course. You can contact our support team any time at support@everway.com.
You’ll find a range of free courses and learning resources on the homepage of our learning platform. You can also find a selection of articles, guides and videos on our Academy website.
Train the Trainer and certification
The Train the Trainer program equips you to deliver Everway professional learning in your district. It’s ideal for educators who want to become local champions, and support long-term growth in their districts’ schools.
Anyone who has completed Everway Essentials training can do the Train the Trainer program. But it’s recommended for those in leadership, who are interested in developing training programs in their district or state.
Ten hours in total. You’ll have six hours of training delivered over two to three days for live, remote webinars, or over one day for in-person training. This is followed by four hours of instructional coaching.
Funding and pricing
All of our Smart Start courses are free for customers. Pricing for Essentials, Pro, and personalized training varies by offering type and delivery format. You can contact our team for a quote tailored to your district’s needs.
Yes. Many educators and districts use federal funding (including Title II), Special Education Grants, or other state-level funding programs to cover professional learning costs.
Both options are available. Individuals can book self-paced or live online courses, while districts often arrange group sessions or on-site training.
Support and follow-up
We provide 90 days of dedicated onboarding support for customers that qualify, plus ongoing access to resources on our learning platform, as well as articles and video tutorials on our Academy website.
Yes. If you’ve completed our Smart Start training or Essentials training, we offer Pro and Train the Trainer sessions for teams looking to deepen their skills, as well as Targeted Training, for a deeper dive into Unique Learning System.
You can email us at support@everway.com or use the contact form on our website to reach your local Professional Learning Specialist.
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