Fast, flexible learning paths for a stronger semester

As winter break begins, most teachers are ready for (and absolutely deserve) rest. But once the initial exhale settles, many educators start thinking about the upcoming semester—what tools will make things smoother, which routines need refreshing, and how to set students up for success.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And that’s exactly why Khan Academy created quick, bite-sized winter PL options that help you build confidence and momentum without sacrificing your time off. Each path is structured as a choose-your-own-adventure experience you can complete in minutes a day.

Whether you want to improve classroom routines, explore AI tools, or strengthen your writing instruction, you’ll find a flexible, teacher-friendly path that fits your goals (and your break).

Why winter PL works (especially when it’s short + flexible)

Winter break offers rare breathing room, but not endless energy. That’s why high-quality, midyear PL should be:

• Fast — short modules you can finish in minutes
• Practical — strategies you can use right away
• Flexible — start when you want, stop when you need
• Supportive — designed to lighten your load, not add to it

Khan Academy’s winter PL experiences deliver exactly that. Each course is designed for teachers who want meaningful growth without long videos or hours of prep. Everything is broken into quick, digestible lessons you can complete whenever you have a spare moment

Choose your winter PL path

📊 Adventure 1: Khan for Educators

Build strong classroom routines.

Want a smoother, more predictable semester?
This path dives into:

• Using assignments strategically
• Setting Mastery Goals to keep students on track
• Reading teacher reports to guide interventions efficiently

If your goal is to reset routines and simplify data-informed planning, this is your adventure.

Khan for Educators

🧭 Adventure 2: Khanmigo for Educators

Curious how AI can support (not replace) your teaching?

In this PL path, you’ll learn:

• How to use AI to plan lessons and differentiate instruction
• Ways to save time while keeping your instruction personal
• How Khanmigo integrates with Khan Academy to support student growth

Each module is short, practical, and focused on real classroom application.

Khanmigo for Educators

✏️ Adventure 3: Writing Coach

Strengthen writing instruction in minutes.

If student writing is on your mind, this adventure gives you:

• Step-by-step routines for teaching writing
• Tools to help students brainstorm, draft, revise, and reflect
• Easy customization so you can align prompts to your curriculum

The videos are concise and teacher-friendly, perfect for fitting PL into a busy break.

Writing Coach Symposium

A small PL step now = a big boost next semester

Teachers who completed these learning paths say they made an immediate difference:

Even better, you only need a few minutes to gain ideas you can take straight into January.