Parent Educator Training

The best way to learn is to teach. And the best way to teach is experientially. At the end of this training, you will be ready to lead Positive Discipline parenting classes. Scroll down to find a live in-person or online training. If you cannot find a live training that works for your schedule, consider taking our self-paced video training.

Training Options

Self-Paced Video Training Live Interactive Group Training Version en español

Upcoming Live In-Person and Online Workshops

09/09/2025
Parent Educator Training

Los Angeles, California - ONLINE - Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way

To Register: www.parentteachercoach.com

Trainers:  Jody Malterre, CPDT

Dates and Times:   09/09/2025 - 09/25/2025

September 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 & 25, 2025

                   10:00 am - 12:30 am - PST

Location: ONLINE via Zoom - Los Angeles, California

10/06/2025
Parent Educator Training

Los Angeles, California - ONLINE - Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way

To Register: www.parentteachercoach.com

Trainer: Jody Malterre, CPDT

Dates and Times: 10/06/2025 - 11/10/2025

October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3 & 10, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm - PST

Location: ONLINE via Zoom - Los Angeles, California

10/16/2025
Parent Educator Training

Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline WaySanta Cruz, California -

To Register: https://julieatkinsoncoaching.com/certifications

Facilitator: Julie Atkinson, CPDT

Dates and Times:  10/16/25 - 10/17/25
                                   9:00 am - 5:00 pm - PST

Location:  In Person

                   612 Ocean Street

                   Santa Cruz, California

10/21/2025
Parent Educator Training

Arizona / Istanbul - ONLINE - Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way

To Register: https://www.positivediscipline.org/event-6312640

Facilitators: Carol Dores, CPDLT & Burak Alptekin, CPDT

Dates and Times: 10/21/2025 - 11/06/2025
                              Oct 21, 23, 28, 30, Nov 4 & 6 2025

                               9:00 AM - 11:30 AM - MST (Arizona)

                              7:00 PM - 9:30 PM - Turkey

Location: ONLINE - Via Zoom - Arizona / Turkey

11/06/2025
Parent Educator Training

Austin, Texas - Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way

To Register: https://austinfamilycounseling.com/professional-trainings/teaching-paren...

Facilitator: Lora Ferguson, CPDT

Dates and Times: 11/06/2025 - 11/07/2025
                                  9:00am - 5:00pm - CST

Location:  In Person 

                  5226 West William Cannon Drive

                  Austin, TX, USA

12/02/2025
Parent Educator Training

Los Angeles, California - ONLINE - Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way

To Register: www.parentteachercoach.com

Trainers:  Jody Malterre, CPDT

Dates and Times:  12/02/2025 - 12/18/2025

December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16 & 18, 2025)

09:00 am - 11:30 am - PST

Location: ONLINE via Zoom - Los Angeles, California

01/24/2026
Parent Educator Training

San Diego, California - Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way

To Register: https://yogipateltte.com/registration/p/tpsd

Facilitator: Yogi Patel, CPDT

Dates and Times:  01/24/26 - 01/25/26
8:30 am - 4:30 pm - PST

Location:  In Person

                   San Diego, California

Online Learning

Online Learning

Positive Discipline offers online learning options for parents, teachers, and parent educators. Learn in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. You have unlimited access to our online streaming programs, so you can watch and re-watch the videos as often as you like.

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