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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING US INC

MANHASSET, NY · EIN 881514436 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B60 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · professionallearning.us
revenue
$174K
expenses
$142K
net assets
$53K
employees
2
volunteers
4
program ratio
57%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE TIMELY, RELEVANT, AND CONSISTENT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional Learning US Inc provides on-demand professional development courses for educators and school staff, focusing on teaching strategies, social-emotional learning, technology integration, and career growth. The organization serves members of participating school districts and paraeducators, primarily in Washington State. Courses are delivered online through a Canvas-based platform and offer free clock hours for participation.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Introductory course on UDL and MTSS frameworks to support diverse student learning needs. Offers 12 STEM-qualified clock hours.
PLUS Professional Internship Program
Internship program offering experience in operations, IT, finance, content development, HR, and marketing for professional and personal growth. Hours vary by individual goals.
Professional Growth: Planning for Your Future
Opportunity for educators to explore career pathways and set professional growth goals aligned with or separate from TPEP goals. Offers 6 clock hours.
Recruiting Washington Teachers (RWT)
Program supporting underrepresented students in exploring teaching careers through partnerships between high schools, teacher preparation programs, and community organizations. Offers 6 clock hours.
Social and Emotional Learning: Strategies to Impact Practice (SEL)
Course helping participants understand social-emotional learning and implement SEL strategies in classrooms and personal lives. Offers 6 clock hours.
Students, Families, and Communities
Online course exploring the Family Engagement Framework, with strategies and resources for working with students, families, and communities. Offers up to 8 clock hours.
The Employee Series
Course developed with HR managers to support employees at all stages of their career, from job search to performance review and growth. Offers 12 clock hours.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Teacher Professional Development 4 activities
    • Deliver on-demand and live professional learning for educators and paraeducators
      Offers on-demand and live professional learning opportunities accessible anytime and anywhere, including a 13-hour Fundamental Course of Study and 20-hour subject matter certificates in English Language Learner and Special Education instruction. Programs are directly connected to participants' professional practice and include options to earn clock hours, continuing education credit, certificates of completion, or digital badges.
    • Deliver targeted training in family engagement, SEL, and UDL/MTSS
      Provides structured on-demand courses in family engagement (up to 12 clock hours), social and emotional learning (SEL), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), equipping educators with foundational knowledge and practical strategies for classroom implementation.
    • Provide short-form professional development resources
      Distributes bite-sized professional development materials such as videos, activities, and tools designed to support ongoing learning for educators.
    • Support organizational capacity through professional learning development
      Assists other nonprofits and businesses in converting their resources into structured courses or learning opportunities, enhancing their ability to deliver professional development.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Offer individualized professional development services
      Provides tailored professional development support to individuals to advance their professional growth and practice.
  • Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
    • Operate a professional internship program
      Runs a structured internship program covering operations, IT, finance, content development, HR, marketing, and professional growth, designed to build well-rounded competencies and understanding of organizational operations for future roles.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$174K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$173K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$332
expenses
Total expenses$142K
Program expenses57%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$103K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$62K
Cash$46K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$53K
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +188.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBERT KAPPELI CHAIRPERSON (INTERIM) 40 $50K
ANDREW HICKMAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE 40 $40K
board members · 4
  • DIANNA AVERY — SECRETARY
  • JEROME REILLY — VICE-CHAIRPERSON (INTERIM)
  • KEITH SALYER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARCO VELASTEGUI — TREASURER
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Businesses Partner — Partners with businesses to transform their resources into professional learning opportunities.
  • Other Non-Profits Partner — Collaborates with other nonprofits to help them convert resources into courses or learning opportunities.
  • PLUS Partner — Professional Learning US Inc operates under the name PLUS and offers personalized learning opportunities.
  • Professional Educator Standards Board Funder — Sponsors free registration and clock hours for paraeducators participating in professional learning opportunities.
  • Professional Educator Standards Board Funder — Sponsors paraeducator participation in professional learning opportunities and commissioned curriculum development for recruiting teachers.
  • Professional Educator Standards Board Partner — Partnered to offer professional learning opportunities for paraeducators in Washington State.
  • Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) Partner — Partnership to deliver state-approved paraeducator certificate program components through the PLUS On-Demand system.
  • TikTok Partner — Shares professional learning content through a dedicated TikTok account.
  • subject matter experts Partner — Contracts with subject matter experts in various fields to co-create content for professional learning programs.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Expert-Developed, Relevant Content Delivery
    methodology: expert-developed content
    By using content developed by experienced professionals and delivering it consistently and timely, we ensure learning is credible and applicable, because relevance and quality increase adoption and impact in real-world educational settings.
  • Personalized and Multimodal Learning Design
    methodology: personalized_learning
    By designing professional learning that is accessible across devices, delivered in micro-formats, and tailored to individual pathways, we support sustained professional growth because diverse learning preferences and time constraints are accommodated through flexible, just-in-time access.
  • Self-Directed, Participant-Choice Learning Model
    methodology: participant_choice_model
    By offering self-paced, modular, and choice-based professional learning, we increase engagement and successful implementation because participants are more likely to adopt practices that align with their individual needs, preferences, and classroom contexts.