Happy New Year! There is always a refreshing energy in January that calls for a fresh start; and what better way to kick off 2026 than by refreshing your professional development goals?

We’re excited to introduce the Winter PD Passport, NGPF Academy’s newest limited edition achievement badge. This one’s a trifecta, meaning earning it is as simple as 1-2-3:

How to Earn the Winter Passport

Complete these three types of NGPF PD between January 1 and March 31, 2026: One On-Demand Module One Virtual PD Session One Speaker Series Event Once you've hit all three, you’ll unlock a brand-new Winter PD Passport badge in your My NGPF Academy.

Your Strongest Start Yet

This achievement encourages you to mix up your learning! Each PD type offers something different:

• On-Demand Modules: Flexible, self-paced, and a variety of topics. Perfect for diving deep into specific topics on your own time.
• Virtual PD Sessions: 60-minute, live sessions where you can collaborate with other educators and walk away with classroom-ready ideas.
• Speaker Series Events: Real-world insights from experts and thought leaders, always inspiring, always impactful.

Need Suggestions to Get Started?

• Try the new Emerging Trends in Teen Finance or Keys to Confident Car Buying On-Demand modules
• Join a Virtual PD this week!
• Register for our next Speaker Series 

Browse the PD calendar or explore the On-Demand Library to build your perfect path.

Your Winter Badge Awaits

Thousands of educators earned achievements with us in 2025, this is your chance to keep the momentum going into the new year.
Start the year strong, grow your skills, and collect a little digital recognition along the way.

Reflect, reset, and return even stronger. See you at PD soon!

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About the Author

Albert Perez

As NGPF's Professional Development Program Manager, Albert leads Professional Development, works with school districts, and supports the implementation of NGPF's personal finance curriculum.

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