Class Description - Grit Happens: Developing Grit for Yourself and Your Students (8.21.26-8.20.27)

Date: Register anytime between August 21, 2026 - August 20, 2027
Course #: LR 288:806
Number of License Renewal Credit Hours: 1
Registration Deadline: Last day to register is Friday, August 20th 2027 by 5:00 p.m.

How it Works:
Participants will have at least 2 full months after registration to complete their course.

Examples:

Register FEBRUARY 1ST and start the course as soon as your registration has been processed.
You will have until APRIL 30TH to complete the class.
Register FEBRUARY 25TH and start the course as soon as your registration has been processed.
You will have until APRIL 30TH to complete the class.

Students must monitor their progress and finish the course at the end of 2 months after registration.
If there is a problem, or any questions, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor.

Course Description:

In today’s fast-paced and often uncertain world, developing "grit" — the ability to persevere in the face of challenges and maintain passion over the long term — is essential for both adults and children. Developing Grit for Yourself and Your Students is a dynamic, research-based class designed to cultivate perseverance, mental toughness, and a growth mindset in individuals of all ages. The class is built on the foundational work of psychologist Angela Duckworth and incorporates elements of cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, goal setting, and positive psychology.

Throughout the course, educators are taught how to foster a warm, supportive environment that normalizes struggle and celebrates progress. Each session ends with a “grit reflection.”

The benefits of participating in a grit-building class extend beyond the classroom. Children who develop "grit" are more likely to succeed in school, sports, and hobbies, not necessarily because they are the most talented, but because they are more willing to keep trying and learning after failure. Adults who practice "grit" are better equipped to navigate career changes, relationship struggles, and personal setbacks with resilience and confidence. Importantly, both adults and children learn that "grit" is not a fixed trait but a skill that can be cultivated with intention, practice, and support.

What sets this class apart is its blended approach that brings activities for both adults and children.

Required Materials:
All materials provided online

**Important Registration Information for You**
Please read through as these are Frequently Asked Questions in which answers can be found within this page.

1. The instructor will email you once the start date arrives with information on how to get started in the class.

Emails regarding this class will come from the instructor/organization with an email address ending in professional.development@educateteachers.org;
Be sure to check your junk/spam/clutter folders-mailboxes in case the email address isn't recognized as a known address; and
IF YOU ARE USING A SCHOOL EMAIL ADDRESS, many schools have their network security filters set up to push unknown emails directly to spam and you will not even see it-if this is the case you will need to either talk to your IT department and request emails with the email address be allowed through or let us know you want to use a different email address.

2. The Tabs at the top of the registration page have important additional information regarding this class:

The Syllabus gives information of what will be expected of you in the course. Generally, it will include course policies, rules and regulations, required texts, and a schedule of assignments;
The Fees will let you know how much this class will cost depending on the type of credit you want to take it for as well as if you are an ISEA member or not;
The Cancellation Policy is important so you know how to cancel if you need to and how refunds are handled; and
The ISEA Official Transcript page tells you how to access your transcript once the class has ended.