ABOUT JIM PLACE SERVICES

We Build Educators Into Tomorrow's Leaders

All of our courses are designed to motivate educators to connect with students. By incorporating our social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum into the classroom, our student teachers learn to lead with integrity that impacts their every day lesson plans.

Providing Empowering Tools to Create Positive Change in the Classroom

Jim Place Services (JPS) was established by Jim Place in 2010 as a way to inspire educators to develop their social and emotional skills to encourage positive youth development.

We have provided over 4,000 educators with university-accredited character education classes, over 200 teacher professional development workshops, 100+ statewide football clinic trainings on social-emotional learning conferences.

—Jim Place

Founder and Instructor

 

Our Founder

For over 50 years, Jim Place has been a noteworthy leader in professional development for teachers, sports coaching, and continuing education courses. Known for his award-winning track performance as an Ohio Hall of Fame Coach, Jim Place's coaching experience lead him to develop his signature SEL curriculum courses on community, student engagement, and character development. Jim has been honored with the Ohio High School Football Coaches Lifetime Achievment Award and the University of Dayton Distinguished Alumni Award for Christian Service. Jim served as the Director of Character Development for the Hamitlon City Schools. Hamilton City Schools won the award as a National School of Character.

 

Meet Your Esteemed Mentors

 

Janet Place

Janet Place has been an educator for 34 years, teaching high school business classes and serving as a technology coordinator in Ohio. Her experience ranges from facilitating seminars and workshops for students, educators, and community members to teaching the safe, ethical, and responsible use of technology in the classroom.

 

Carolyn Heller

With over 15 years in education, Carolyn Heller's expertise is geared toward helping economically-disadvantaged students and building Tier 1 Positive Behavior and Interventions Support (PBIS) programs. She is excited to empower teachers and students find their strengths and connect with amazing educators all over the country. She currently serves as a merited school counselor in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Our Certifications

 

 Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • No, we offer both Virtual and Hybrid courses with a LIVE one day session in Dayton, Ohio. Each course is categorized as either hybrid or virtual in the course section.

  • All of the classes have assignments that you do at your own pace and time. The virtual classes have a required 90-minute virtual night on a set date. You will be notified in advance. Hybrid Courses require you to attend a one-day LIVE session.

  • Classes can be taken for one, two, or three credits at different price points. All courses and credits have been pre-approved by Colorado State University-Pueblo for accreditation purposes.

  • If you have to withdraw from a class, your full tuition will be credited to a future JPS Character Education Class.

  • There are no textbooks required. Just make sure you have an electronic device and a stable connection to complete your coursework at your own pace.

  • Jim Place Services offers accredited online courses for K-12 teachers. The courses are applicable for salary advancement and license-renewal. Our graduate credit hours are offered in collaboration with Colorado State University-Pueblo. . Upon completion and passing of the course, teachers will receive an official university transcript.

  • As we have helped many educators across the country, we understand that each state has its own requirements regarding salary advancement, license renewal, and re-certification. Please seek verification prior to purchasing a course/registering for a semester.

  • We enable you to register for as many courses you would like!

  • Each class will contain a syllabus with the first day to start your assignments, the last day to turn in your assignments, and the date(s) your grades will be posted. All of our classes are self-paced — allowing you to complete them at your own speed.

  • Yes, You do not have to pay for the class when you begin the class, however, your grade will not be posted until you have paid for the class. It is suggested that you pay early as there is a processing time.

  • Yes, You do not have to pay for the class when you begin the class, however, your grade will not be posted until you have paid for the class. It is suggested that you pay early as there is a processing time.