Turn in-person PD into on-demand learning that staff actually use

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K-12 E-Learnging Development


PD Made Easy

It’s Wednesday morning. You have a training scheduled after school. Someone gets pulled for coverage. A few people miss it entirely. Two weeks later, you’re reteaching the same thing in three different conversations.

If this sounds familiar, there is an easier way.

I help K–12 districts convert “core and consistent” training into short, practical, accessible on-demand learning, so staff can get what they need without everyone being in the same room at the same time.

Your team deserves training that works in real school time

Many districts are juggling:

  • Repeat trainings that eat up leadership time

  • Uneven messaging across buildings

  • Onboarding gaps for mid-year hires

  • Low follow-through after a single PD day

  • Scattered resources across emails, slides, and shared drives

  • Accessibility issues (captions, readable documents, screen reader support, contrast)

You should not have to choose between speed, quality, and accessibility.

The shift: use on-demand for the core, save live time for collaboration

On-demand learning is not “more training.” It’s training that is reachable and reusable.

A strong K–12 approach is blended:

  • On-demand modules for the consistent core (policies, procedures, required training, “how we do it here”)

  • Short live sessions for discussion, scenarios, coaching, and planning

This helps staff arrive with shared baseline knowledge, so meeting time is spent on higher-value work.

Designed for K-12 teams

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This service is a strong fit when you need district-wide consistency and staff-friendly pacing, including:

  • Onboarding pathways (district systems, routines, compliance essentials)

  • Annual required training (consistent messaging + documentation support)

  • Tool and workflow training (SIS, IEP systems, HR processes, Google-based workflows)

  • District procedures (“what to do when…”) that reduce repeat questions

  • Role-based learning paths (paras, clerical teams, specialists, coaches, teachers)

How I build K–12 e-Learning that people finish and use

Your training is designed to be understandable, doable, and easy to maintain, with the same principles highlighted on the KShep Creative eLearning page: right-sized lessons, practice tied to real work, job aids, built for your platform, and accessibility by design. 

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What you can expect

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Job aids that reduce re-teaching

One-page checklists, templates, and quick references that staff can use mid-task

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Right-sized modules

Microlearning when it makes sense. No unnecessary length

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Practice that mirrors real work

Scenarios, decision points, quick checks, “what would you do next?”

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Built for your platform

LMS, Google-based workflows, Articulate, video-based modules, or what you already use

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Accessibility built in from the start

Captions/transcripts, clear structure, readable layouts, keyboard-friendly interactions

K-12 E-Learning Options


Pilot Module

Best for: Testing a topic, format, or audience before scaling district-wide.
What you get: One short, accessible module with clear outcomes, practice checks, and a plan for what to build next.


Microlearning Series

Best for: Busy staff who need quick, focused support (5–10 minutes at a time).
What you get: A set of mini-modules that target one task or decision each, designed for easy refreshers and just-in-time learning.


Full Course Build

Best for: District-wide training, onboarding, or annual requirements where consistency matters.
What you get: A complete course with pacing, knowledge checks, and practical application, built to be reused and updated over time.


Job Aids and Checklists

Best for: Reducing errors and repeat questions during real work.
What you get: Accessible, printable and digital tools like checklists, one-page guides, templates, and quick-reference visuals that staff can use in the moment.


Procedures and SOP Learning Tools

Best for: Standardizing how work gets done across buildings, teams, or roles.
What you get: Step-by-step procedures turned into clear, searchable learning supports (guided walkthroughs, decision steps, and “what to do when” prompts).


Resource Hub or Toolkit

Best for: When information is scattered across emails, slide decks, and shared drives.
What you get: A centralized, easy-to-navigate collection of resources (short lessons, FAQs, job aids, and links) organized so staff can find answers quickly.

Not every need calls for a full course. I help districts choose the simplest format that solves the real problem, whether that’s building staff knowledge, supporting consistent procedures, or reducing repeat questions.

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Video Walkthroughs with Captions and Transcripts

Best for: Demonstrating tools, processes, or routines staff need to copy.
What you get: Short instructional videos with captions, transcripts, and supporting job aids, designed for quick replay when staff get stuck.

Not sure what you need yet? We can start with a short discovery and recommend the format that fits your goals, timeline, and staff capacity.

Is it worth the investment?

Enter information specific to your training to find out how soon you can expect to recoup the expenses associated with turning an in-person training into an e-learning course.

Payback Calculator: Convert In-Person Training to e-Learning

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Use numbers you already have:
Training length = agenda time.
Participants = typical roster size.
Sub coverage = whether staff need a sub to attend.

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These adjust the in-person cost estimate (subs/materials/facilitator) and the annual eLearning upkeep. The eLearning design/build cost assumptions are fixed.

Design cost disclaimer: The estimated eLearning build cost uses a development-effort benchmark from Chapman Alliance (2010) as a foundation and applies a projected hourly rate of $100. This estimate is intended for quick planning and may differ based on content complexity, review cycles, and accessibility needs.

Results

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Payback time (recoup)

It’s not just about saving money. Additional benefits include:

✅ Higher quality + consistency across buildings (one source of truth)
✅ Accessibility baked in (captions, readable structure, keyboard access, clear navigation)
✅ Better job transfer because staff can revisit it exactly when needed
✅ Fewer repeat questions and less “reteaching” by admins and coaches
✅ Smoother onboarding for mid-year hires

Process that respects district calendars

A clear process helps this feel doable, even when everyone is busy.

  1. Scope the real need (what staff need to do differently, and where confusion shows up)

  2. Map outcomes + module plan (what’s on-demand vs what stays live)

  3. Build a draft (simple, accessible, platform-fit)

  4. Review in short cycles (structured prompts, low-lift feedback)

  5. QA + accessibility check (before handoff)

  6. Launch + handoff (source files, update guide, and quick walkthrough)

Accessibility commitments
(practical, not extra)

K–12 teams are increasingly accountable for accessible digital content. The simplest way to stay ahead is to build accessibility in from the beginning.

In practice, that means:

  • captions and/or transcripts for audio/video

  • clear headings and navigation

  • readable documents (not image-only PDFs)

  • strong contrast and consistent formatting

  • screen reader-aware structure and reading order

  • plain language and clear “next steps”

I’m CPACC-certified and build accessibility into the workflow, so you are not trying to “fix it later.”

Why choose KShep Creative for eLearning development?

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Practical Outcomes

Learning that leads to action, not just awareness

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Accessibility-First

Designed so more people can participate from day one

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Low Lift for SMEs

Structured prompts and flexible review windows

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Respect for Time

Efficient cycles that fit real calendars

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Transparent Process

You’ll always know what stage we’re in and what’s next

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Reusable Assets

Templates and job aids that you can keep using

Your K-12 E-Learnig Questions, Answered

  • eLearning is any guidance delivered digitally so staff can access it anytime. It can be a full course, but it can also be a short module, checklist, job aid, quick video, or step-by-step procedure. 

  • Staff can complete it on their schedule, revisit it later, and find answers without waiting for the next training date. It also reduces repeat work year over year. 

  • Yes. I design eLearning so districts can maintain it without needing a specialist. You receive editable files, a short “how to update” guide, and a walkthrough for whoever owns the content.

Client Reviews

KShep Creative provides high-quality and efficient instructional design support to help organizations meet their goals. The communication about project objectives, design, and timelines is excellent. The emphasis on setting clear objectives and measuring success is very supportive.

— Tammy Hazley, Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District

Pricing

I keep pricing straightforward and scope-aware.

$100/hour

Best for: remediation, job aids, updates to existing modules, and projects with flexible scope.

Hourly

For many K–12 eLearning builds, I can offer a project price when we agree on scope up front (deliverables, review rounds, timeline, and what’s included). If the scope changes, I flag it early, and we can adjust the fixed price or move added work to hourly. 

Project-Based

Typical ways districts scope work (so you can budget)

  • Pilot module + one job aid (prove the format, then scale)

  • Microlearning series (a small set of short modules for just-in-time support)

  • Full course build (onboarding or annual training with checks and documentation support)

  • Resource hub (organized training + FAQs + templates that reduce repeat questions)

(If you want, I can help you turn one repeated training topic into a clear scope and a budget range after a short discovery call.)

Ready to make one training topic easier this year?

If you have one PD topic you repeat every year, that’s usually the best place to start.