WorldStrides holds accreditation through multiple regional agencies, including Cognia (formerly AdvancED). This enables our traveling directors to earn professional development certificates in conjunction with travel programs.

Teachers who travel with AHSTF, either as a director or a chaperone, are eligible to earn FREE professional development hours, points or units.  You will earn a professional development certificate for up to 35 points or 3.5 CEUs based on the length of the program.  We will help identify opportunities to meet your state's requirements and to develop your portfolio.

Our Curriculum and Academics Team, in conjunction with our accreditation partners and our university partnership, offer teachers the opportunity to earn graduate credit. 

For more information on all professional development opportunities, please read Professional Development Info - AHSTF 2021.