Due to the fact that the education sector is currently experiencing significant transition, many campus-based and online schools are creating new programs that can help teachers stay abreast of changes in their industry.

For example, an Indiana-based school recently announced it would be revamping its masters of education degree program to ensure that graduates are up-to-date on new policies and better able to handle modern challenges, including budget cuts and teacher shortages.

The school will work with the state's Education Services Centers in an effort to include the most relevant information on trends and changes facing educators today. To help current teachers enhance their qualifications without sacrificing their professional development, this program will be available in both campus-based and online formats.

Similar masters-level courses could help teachers become valuable assets to their employers, as they may have the skills to lead their schools out of crisis situations. Furthermore, these strategies could help them improve their career prospects.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the demand for teachers, particularly those who hold masters degrees, is expected to grow by 13 percent over the next eight years.