State Licensing Requirements for Teachers

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Our courses are approved by regionally accredited universities and colleges. These partners provide official transcripts, letter grades, and continuing education graduate credit  for successfully completed Learners Edge courses. 

5 or 10 Year Certificate Renewal

Alaska certificates that are at least 5 years in duration are renewable certificates. Renewable certificates may be renewed one year prior to its expiration date.

During the life of the certificate being renewed, applicants must complete:

Six semester hours of renewal credit; and

The six renewal credits must be related to or required for:

The certificated person’s employment at the time of renewal, if the employment requires a certificate;
The certificated person’s endorsements, or
A state-approved preparation program that will lead to an endorsement that the certificated person seeks to acquire.

At least three of the renewal credits must be upper division or graduate credit. The remaining three renewal credits may be upper division credit, lower division credit, continuing education units or non-academic credit.

For more information on certificate renewal, visit the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.

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Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Learners Edge partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators. Learners Edge University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU, WSCUC.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Teachers holding professional licenses are required to complete a minimum of 10 contact hours of professional learning as follows:

A minimum of one (1) contact hour related to behavioral health that is culturally responsive and trauma- and evidence-informed - We recommend course 5229: Mental Health Advocacy and Allyship for Students of Color (45 hours/3 credits).

and

A minimum of one (1) contact hour related to increasing awareness of laws and practices pertaining to educating students with disabilities in the classroom, including but not limited to Child Find and inclusive learning environments - We recommend course 5029: Creating an Inclusive Classroom for Students with Exceptionalities (45 hours/3 credits).

Teachers who hold a professional license with an elementary, English, math, science, social studies, or any middle-level endorsement are required to document 45 contact/clock hours of applicable professional learning in culturally and linguistically diverse education training.

Course 5025: Making Content Accessible For Your English Language Learners is a Colorado Approved English Learner Professional Development Program.

For more information about license renewal, visit the Colorado Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

We have helped thousands of Delaware teachers meet their license renewal requirements, increase their salaries, and advance their careers.

Renew Your License

A Continuing License is valid for 5 years. Ninety (90) clock hours are required for renewal with least one-half of the required clock hours (45) earned by activities relating to the educator's work with students or staff.

Be sure to get Learners Edge offerings for clock hours pre-approved by your district or charter school. If you are not currently employed with a Delaware district or charter school, the Delaware Department of Education will be responsible for review, verification, and approval of the clock hours.

Learners Edge recommends choosing three of the following courses (each worth 37.5 hours) to meet your renewal requirements:

PD454: Bridge the Unfinished Learning Gap with Acceleration

PD453: Strategies for Anxiety in Today’s Schools

PD452: Critical Thinking for Media Literacy and Fake News

PD451: High Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities

PD450: Teaching & Learning Online Through the Lens of Equity

For more information, visit the Delaware Department of Education website or the Renewals User Guide.

Salary Advancement

Salary increments, also known as Plus Credits, for Delaware educators are governed by Delaware Code and approved through the Delaware Department of Education. Eligibility for salary increments is dependent on current educational status as follows:

If requesting a Bachelor's Plus, the educator must be enrolled in a Master's program.
If requesting a Master's Level, the educator’s Master degree must relate to the position in which the applicant is employed or instructing.
If requesting a Master's Plus, the educator must be enrolled in graduate level coursework.
If requesting a Doctorate, the educator’s Doctorate degree must relate to the position in which they are employed or instructing.

More information can be found on the Delaware Department of Education’s Graduate Level Salary Increments page.

Learners Edge has helped hundreds of teachers from the District of Columbia renew their credentials, increase their salary, and advance their career in the last 5 years.

Renew Your Credentials

There are three options available to renew a standard DC educator credential due to expire:

Learners Edge can help you meet requirements through Option 1: Professional Learning Unit Activities and Coursework. Complete 120 clock hours or eight semester credit hours, or a combination of both by taking our graduate level, continuing education courses, our Flex Credit courses, and/or our professional development courses.

A minimum of 60 clock hours or 4 semester credit hours must be directly related to the area of the credential being renewed. The remaining clock hours and/or credits must relate to any of the following topics:

Increases content knowledge and competence in the specific subject area of the credential
Increases effective instruction and methodologies
Increases school leadership strategies and skills
Increases knowledge of curriculum and standards
Improves school, community, and family engagement
Increases knowledge of educational best practices and trends
Increases knowledge of resources and services for schools
Increases strategies and skills for meeting the needs of diverse learners
Increases strategies and skills for effectively using educational technology

Need a recommendation? Try one of the following combinations:

For more renewal information, visit the Office of the State Superintendent of Education - Credential Renewal website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Attention Florida Teachers! There is a new requirements (Rule 6A-6.053, F.A.C.) for *some Florida educators with an application for renewal of a certificate with a beginning validity date of July 1, 2020, or thereafter. The educator must have earned at least two (2) college credits, forty (40) inservice points, or a combination thereof, in evidence-based instruction and interventions specifically designed for students with characteristics of dyslexia, including the use of explicit, systematic, and sequential approaches to reading instruction, developing phonological and phonemic awareness, decoding, and implementing multisensory intervention strategies.

*Elementary Education (K-6), Prekindergarten/Primary Education (age 3 through grade 3), Elementary Education (grades 1-6), Primary Education (grades K-3), English (grades 1-6), Middle Grades English (grades 5-9), Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum (grades 5-9), English (6-12), Reading (K-12), Reading (Endorsement), and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (grades K-12)

To meet this requirement, Florida educators can take course 5150: Magnifying Reading Intervention Through Science and Research which has been closely aligned to rule language.

College-level credits used for certificate renewal must be awarded by an accredited or approved institution and must be reflected on an official transcript. When selecting your course, choose American College of Education (Orlando, FL) or any of our regionally accredited graduate credit university partners to gain the semester hours of credit.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary by obtaining a graduate degree.

Select any 1, 2 or 3 credit courses to meet your needs.

For more information, visit the Idaho Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary reclassification by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

For more information on renewal requirements, visit the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose?

If you are looking to meet both renewal AND salary advancement goals, Roosevelt University is the ideal university partner for you.

Additionally, American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Renewal coursework may include education courses and/or courses taken in one or more areas on the teaching license. Courses used for license renewal must be from a regionally accredited institution.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

You can earn six (6) hours of college coursework in a number of ways by taking Learners Edge graduate level, continuing education courses.

We have helped thousands of teachers from Iowa renew their licenses, increase their salaries, and advance their careers.

Renew Your License

Iowa license renewal requirements vary by license type:

Standard license - 6 credits required; 1 IPDP plan is worth 3 credits
Master educator license - 4 credits required; 1 IPDP plan is 2 credits
Professional administrator license - 4 credits required; 1 IPDP plan is 2 credits
Professional service license - 4 credits required; 1 IPDP plan is 2 renewal credits

Each renewal request must be accompanied by a certificate verifying the completion of the child and dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training.

As of July 1, 2021, IPDP Plans can be used for half of the renewal credits required. Holders of a standard, master, professional administrator, or professional service license may use one Iowa Individual Professional Development Plan (annual goal setting) for up to 1/2 of the required renewal credits for their license type.

Complete the remaining credits with Learners Edge graduate level, continuing education courses.

Select any 1, 2, or 3 credit courses to meet your needs.

Convert from Standard to Master Educator License

To convert, you will need a master’s degree related to education or any endorsement area from a regionally-accredited institution, six renewal credits (which may be the same credits as the master’s degree, depending on when the credits were completed), the mandatory reporter trainings, and proof of at least five years of teaching experience.

Move toward a Master’s degree with the American College of Education 3-Course Bundle (9 Credits) for just $99 a month for 12 months with optional payment plan.

For more renewal information, visit the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose?

American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

License renewal requirements depend on whether you have a graduate degree.

If you do not hold a graduate degree:

Earn 160 professional development points awarded by a Kansas local professional development council under an approved individual development plan, including at least 80 points for college credit. Take Learners Edge graduate level, continuing education courses for college credit.

Move toward a Master’s degree with the American College of Education 3-Course Bundle (9 Credits) for just $99 a month for 12 months with optional payment plan.

If you hold a graduate degree:

Earn 120 professional development points awarded by a Kansas local professional development council under an approved individual development plan.

Select professional development offerings, Flex Credit courses, or credit-based courses to meet your needs.

For more information on renewal, visit the Kansas State Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose?

American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Select 1, 2 or 3-credit courses to meet your needs.

For more information, visit the Kentucky Division of Educator Licensure and Quality.

Advance Your Salary

Educators in Kentucky (Fayette, Jefferson, and Boone County Schools for example) may complete Ranks and additional certifications as part both renewal requirements and to advance in salary by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose?

American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

Professional Teacher Certificate:

Maine teachers with a professional teacher certificate may renew for a five (5) year term unless the teacher has attained certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, in which case the renewal period is for a ten (10) year term.

If you are not employed by an SAU, you must provide documentation of the successful completion of six (6) semester hours (credits) of approved study or 90 hours of in-service training. If you are not employed in Maine under a professional certificate, you must submit six (6) credits of approved study taken within the last five years. See examples below.

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses to meet certificate renewal and salary advancement needs.

For more information on renewal, visit the Maine DOE-Certification Renewals Page.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose?

American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

We have helped thousands of Maryland teachers meet their certificate renewal requirements, increase their salaries, and advance their careers. Learners Edge graduate level, continuing education courses meet MSDE renewal requirements.

Meet Renewal Requirements

Requirements for renewal differ based on your employment status and the type of certificate you hold. If under contract in a Maryland local school system, a non-public school providing services to special education students, or a State institution, renewal request will be processed by your employer.

If you are not under contract with a Maryland local school system, non-public school providing services to special education students, or a State institution, you will need to submit a renewal application through The Educator Application and Certification Hub (TEACH). Be prepared to submit six semester hours of credit that is:

Earned or taught at a regionally accredited college/university or through Maryland approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits*; and
Related to a PK-12 public school assignment; and
Earned within the 5-year validity period of the expiring certificate; and
Earned in required reading coursework** if not already completed (teaching areas only).

Select from our 1, 2 and 3 credit courses to meet your Maryland certificate renewal needs.

*Acceptable credit is credit that is:

Earned or taught at a regionally accredited college/university.
All Learners Edge University Partners meet this requirement through their regional accreditation. Our University Partners provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses and are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU, WSCUC.
Related to a school assignment;
Earned within 5 years immediately preceding the date the certificate is issued;
Earned in required reading course work if not already completed (teaching areas only).

For more renewal information, visit the Education Certification page of the Maryland Department of Education.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose?

American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Educators and supervisors will work together to create an Individual Professional Development Plan, which must include:

At least 15 PDPs in content (subject matter knowledge)
At least 15 PDPs in pedagogy (professional skills and knowledge)
At least 15 PDPs related to Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL) For this requirement, consider course: 
-  5025: Making Content Accessible for Your English Language Learners (3 credits=67.5 PDPs)
At least 15 PDPs related to training in strategies for effective schooling for students with disabilities and the instruction of students with diverse learning styles. For this requirement, consider these courses:
-  776: Across The Spectrum: Teaching Students with Autism (3 credits=67.5 PDPs)
- 5027: ADHD: Focusing, Learning, Teaching (3 credits=67.5 PDPs)
- 717: Differentiated Learning: How to Teach to Varying Ability Levels (3 credits=67.5 PDPs)
The remaining required 90 PDPs may be earned through either “elective” activities that address other educational issues and topics that improve student learning, or additional content, and/or pedagogy. View our course catalog.

Meet several of your requirements by taking our newest course designed for educators in Massachusetts: 5151: Maximizing Learning for All through Differentiation (3 credits=67.5 PDPs)

Educators may earn credits from out-of-state, accredited colleges or universities that will then convert to PDPs at the same rate as they would for in-state institutes of higher education. Learners Edge partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses. Learners Edge University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU, WSCUC.

Select from our 1, 2 and 3 credit courses to meet your license renewal needs.

For more renewal information, visit the Massachusetts Department Education educator licensure website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose?

American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

The Standard and Professional Teaching Certificates are five-year teaching certificates with unlimited renewals.

Standard renewal: Complete 150 hours of Education Related Professional Learning (equivalent to 6 semester credits at Learners Edge) or an education-related masters or higher degree earned at any time from a regionally accredited college or university (may be used one time to renew the Standard Teaching Certificate).

Professional renewal: Complete 150 hours of Education Related Professional Learning (equivalent to 6 semester credits at Learners Edge)

Listed below are a few examples of course selections to satisfy six (6) semester hours (or 150 hours) of acceptable credit on varying topics:

Select from our 1, 2 and 3 credit courses to meet your Michigan certificate renewal needs.

Progression To Professional Teaching Certificate

After holding a Standard Teaching Certificate, you may advance to a Professional Teaching Certificate by meeting these five requirements:

Complete three years of successful teaching
Complete six (6) semester hours of reading methods course work as an elementary teacher, or three (3) semester hours as a secondary teacher. If you completed your teacher preparation program in Michigan since 1985, you have met this requirement.
- Choose from:
  - 5126: Five Keys to Reading Instruction (3 credits)
  - 5078: Solving the Reading Puzzle: Using Assessment to Drive Intervention (3 credits)
  - 5040: Increasing Comprehension with Close Reading in Your Classroom (3 credits)
  - 5038: Victorious Vocabulary Instruction for Remarkable Reading (3 credits)
  - 5030: Focus on Phonics for Effective Reading, Writing, and Spelling Instruction (3 credits)
  - 880: Building Successful Readers in All Content Areas (3 credits)
  - 760: Building Comprehension in the Primary Grades (3 credits)
Complete three (3) semester hours of reading diagnostics and remediation, including a field experience. We recommend SPED 645 through Andrews University to complete this requirement. Register here.

Complete 150 hours of education-related professional learning or hold an education related master’s degree. This equates to six (6) semester credit hours, so you can choose two 3-credit courses from our course catalog to meet this requirement.
Effectiveness ratings in accordance with MLC 380.1531j

Select from our 1, 2 and 3 credit courses to progress your Michigan certificate.

For more information, visit the Michigan Department of Education.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose?

American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Licenses must be renewed every five years, and renewal requirements must be met. Semester credits can be used to meet the requirements in each license class. See below for more information about how Learners Edge graduate level, continuing education courses can be used. (Learners Edge cannot award CEUs in Mississippi.)

Class A

Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area AND *Five (5) continuing education units (CEUs) in content or job/skill related area or

Six (6) semester hours in content or job/skill related area

Class AA, AAA or AAAA

Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area or
Five (5) continuing education units (CEUs) in content or job/skill related area

Standard Career Administrator

Six (6) hours of coursework or
35 SEMI credits and 3 hours of coursework
Completion of a specialist or doctoral degree in educational administration/leadership
- See American College of Education Doctoral Programs by our preferred partner.

An expired five-year standard license may be reinstated with the following option:

Six (6) hours of college coursework

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses to meet your needs.

For more information, visit the Mississippi Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose?

American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

The classifications, Initial Professional Certificate (IPC) or Initial Career Education Certificate (ICEC), are valid for four years from the date of issuance. 

To upgrade to a Career Continuous Professional Certificate (CCPC) or Continuous Career Education Certificate (CCEC), (both valid for 99 years) you must do the following:

Complete four years of Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) approved teaching experience.
Participate in a district-provided mentoring program for two years.
Successfully complete 30 contact hours of professional development for an IPC upgrade; successfully complete 90 contact hours of professional development for an ICEC upgrade. This may include college credits. There are multiple ways you can achieve this through Learners Edge:
- Example course options for IPC upgrade:
  - 5018: Incorporating Mindfulness: Strategies to Encourage Student Focus and Awareness (2 credits-30 PD contact hours)
    OR
  - 5058: Building Strong Relationships in the Classroom: Care to Connect (2 credits-30 PD contact hours)
- Example course combinations options for ICEC upgrade:
  - Example 1: SEL Focus 
    - 5203: Social and Emotional Learning Starts with You (3 credits-45 PD contact hours) 
    - 5102: Anxiety Awareness: Empowering Students with Help and Hope (3 credits-45 PD contact hours)
  - Example 2: Reading Focus 
    - 5030: Focus on Phonics for Effective Reading, Writing, and Spelling Instruction (3 credits-45 PD contact hours) 
    - 5040: Increasing Comprehension with Close Reading in Your Classroom (3 credits-45 PD contact hours)

Participate in a beginning teacher assistance program offered by a Missouri college or university, Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC), or professional teacher organization such as MNEA or MSTA.
Successfully participate in your employing school's annual Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process.
Develop and implement a professional development plan that is on file with the district. Reach out to a Learners Edge advisor to assist with planning.

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses to complete renewal requirements and work toward salary advancement. Just need professional learning contact hours, try our Flex Credit courses or professional development offerings.

To maintain a Career Continuous Professional Certificate (CCPC), you must complete 15 hours of professional development each year and maintain a professional development plan. You become exempt from reporting professional development to the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education if you meet two of the following qualifications:

Have ten years of experience as a certified teacher
Earn the next highest college degree beyond your current
- Learners Edge partners with the American College of Education to provide advanced degree options for educators.
Become nationally certified to teach

If you have questions about teacher professional development requirements for your specific situation, please review Required Professional Development Hours.

If you are not currently teaching and your certificate has expired or will expire soon, review the requirement to Reactivate your Certificate.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose?

American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Montana teachers must earn Office of Public Instruction (OPI) renewal units to renew/update their license class. College credits, including those earned by taking our course, can be used in lieu of or in combination with renewal units.

Most renewals require 60 OPI renewal units or any combination of OPI renewal units and semester/quarter college credits. We recommend checking your current class and the requirements needed to change the class of your license.

You can earn 60 renewal units and work toward salary advancement with Learners Edge in several ways. See examples below.

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses for renewal and salary advancement.

Try our Flex Credit or professional development offerings for renewal units only.

For more information, visit the Montana Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose?

American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Nebraska teachers must have recent teaching experience or college credits to renew their teaching certificate. Listed below are three options to meet the requirement:

Submit the Verification of Experience Form indicating teaching for one (1) year within the immediate past five (5) years half time (50%) or more in a legally operated school system while holding or qualifying to hold a regular teaching certificate.

Have completed six (6) graduate semester hours in education or your content area, within the immediate past five (5) years while holding or qualified to hold a teaching certificate that has not expired or has expired for less than five (5) years.
- Complete six graduate semester hours by choosing two 3-credit graduate level, continuing education courses at Learners Edge.

If your teaching certificate expired more than five (5) years ago, fifteen (15) specific graduate semester hours in education are required within the immediate past five (5) years. The hours must be recommended for issuance of the teaching certificate by the certification officer of your approved teacher education institution. The courses shall include:
- A course in instructional techniques.
- A practicum consisting of one hundred or more clock hours of contact with students in the classroom setting, fifty percent of which shall consist of performing instructional duties under the supervision of a cooperating teacher.
- A course or courses which address current issues in education, including but not limited to, special education, gifted education, reading and writing in the content area, and school law.
- The remaining coursework that is directly related to the applicant's area of endorsement on his or her expired certificate.

Select from our 1, 2, and 3-credit courses to meet your certificate renewal and salary advancement needs.

Advance to a Professional Certificate

Nebraska teachers can advance their certificate to a Professional (10-year) certificate. To do so, applications must have a qualifying Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology, Special Education, or in the applicant’s content area. Educators can also advance after earning a six year Specialist’s or Doctorate degree in an area related to the applicant’s content area completed at the Master’s degree level.

For more information, visit the Nebraska Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose?

American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Just need professional learning hours? Try our Flex Credit courses or professional development offerings.

For more information, visit the Nevada Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose?

American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Educators under the Professional Development Master Plan applying for renewal of their credential must have the approval of the local superintendent, district administrator or nonpublic school administrator for the successful completion of the educator’s individual professional development plan. Renewal payments may be made online and superintendent recommendations for teacher renewal are also to be submitted online. The superintendent recommendation verifies that you have completed adequate professional development during the term of your certificate for renewal. Contact the Professional Development Committee in your school district for information on the renewal process.

New Hampshire teachers employed in a non-public or charter school without a Professional Development Master Plan must complete a minimum of 75 continuing education hours: 30 hours for each specific endorsement area held and 45 hours aligned with the Professional Education Requirements (Ed 505.07) within the three-year period prior to the renewal application date.

Take a look at these examples to see how you can earn your continuing education hours and work toward salary advancement:

To earn only continuing education hours, choose from our Flex Credit courses or professional development courses to meet your needs.

For more renewal information, visit the New Hampshire Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose?

American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Example 1: One graduate-level, continuing education course

Choose from all courses based on the goals outlined in your individualized PDP in consultation with your supervisor to meet requirements and advance along the salary schedule. A few of our favorites include:

5138: Innovation Strategies for Every Classroom (3 credits-45 hours)

5018: Incorporating Mindfulness: Strategies to Encourage Student Focus and Awareness (2 credits-30 hours)

5147: Bringing Students from Unfinished Learning to Soaring Achievement (3 credits-45 hours)  

For more information, visit the New Jersey Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Educators who are subject to CTLE and practice in an applicable school throughout their five-year registration period must complete 100 clock hours of acceptable CTLE. There is one CTLE requirement per educator (e.g., 100 clock hours), regardless of the number of certificates held.

Educators who hold one or more of the following certificates are subject to the continuing teacher and leader education (CTLE) requirement:

Professional certificate in the classroom teaching service
Professional certificate in the educational leadership service (i.e., School Building Leader, School District Leader, and School District Business Leader)
Teaching Assistant Level III certificate

There are multiple ways to earn 100 clock hours with Learners Edge. See examples below.

Select from our credit-bearing or professional development courses to meet your needs.

If you have any questions as to whether you are required to meet CTLE requirements, please reference Registration & Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Requirements.

For more information, visit the New York Department of Education. 

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

The North Carolina Professional Educator's Continuing License must be renewed every five years. (The 3-year Professional Educator's Initial License is non-renewable.)

Learners Education graduate level, continuing education courses can be used to meet these requirements and help with salary advancement. See required topics below by license type.

Grades K-5
- 3 renewal credits (CEUs) - Subject Area
- 3 renewal credits (CEUs) - Literacy
- 2 renewal credits (CEUs) - Digital Learning Competencies
Grades 6-12
- 3 renewal credits (CEUs) - Subject Area
- 2 renewal credits (CEUs) - Digital Learning Competencies
- 3 renewal credits (CEUs)- General
Student Services Personnel
- 3 renewal credits (CEUs)- Professional Discipline Area
- 2 renewal credits (CEUs) - Digital Learning Competencies
- 3 renewal credits (CEUs) - General
Administrators
- 3 renewal credits (CEUs) - Executive's Role
- 2 renewal credits (CEUs) - Digital Learning Competencies
- 3 renewal credits (CEUs) - General

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses to meet renewal requirements and progress toward salary advancement. Consider Flex Credit or professional development courses for renewal purposes only.

For more information, visit the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose?

American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses to meet your needs.

For more information, visit North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose?

American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Renew Your License

Educators currently employed in an Ohio public school or district, chartered non-public school, community school or educational service center (ESC) are responsible for the design of an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), subject to the approval of the Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC). The IPDP should be based on the needs of the educator, the students, the school and the school district, and be aligned with the professional educator standards adopted by the State Board of Education. In accordance with the approved plan, Learners Edge courses can be included in IPDP for renewal as:

Six graduate level, continuing education semester credits of coursework related to classroom teaching or area of licensure.

Educators not currently employed in an Ohio public school or district, chartered non-public school, community school or ESC must renew with six semester hours of coursework from an accredited institution of higher ed.

Educators must complete all renewal coursework and submit their renewal application prior to October 1 of the expiration year of the license to be renewed, or the renewal requirement increases to nine semester hours.

You can earn 6 semester hours by taking two 3-credit Learners Edge courses. Listed below are a few examples of course selections to satisfy six (6) semester hours of acceptable credit on varying topics.

For more information on renewal and reading requirements, visit the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Website. 

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Legacy Teaching License 

The Legacy Teaching License is a 3-year license issued to veteran teachers to recognize their long-term employment and experience in the public schools without obliging them to meet the new advanced competency requirements of the Professional Teaching License. Renewal requires completion of 75 continuing professional development units (PDUs).

Graduate level, continuing education courses from Learners Edge can be used to meet renewal requirements and help advance your salary. Consider these examples or craft your own plan.

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses for both renewal and salary advancement. Choose Flex Credit or professional development courses for renewal requirements only.

For more information on license renewal in Oregon, visit the Oregon Department of Education website or this Guide to Continuing PDUs.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Convert from a Level I to a Level II Certificate

A minimum of 24 credits earned after completion of the educator’s initial baccalaureate degree is required.

Advance to a Level II Certificate and meet your 24-credit requirement with Learners Edge by completing:

Eight 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses.
- A minimum of six of these 24 credits must be in the content area of the Level I certificate or in a course or courses designed to improve professional practice.

For more information on certification and/or ACT 48 requirements, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Initial (3-year) Certificates: Educators holding Initial certificates must complete 25 PLUs per year of employment for a total of 75 PLUs in order to progress to a Professional (5-year) certificate.

Professional (5-year) Certificates: Educators holding Professional Certificates must complete 15 PLUs per year of employment for a total of 45 PLUs in order to renew as a Professional (5-year) certificate. Since PLUs were not required until renewal year 2020, educators must complete them for school years 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22 only (hence the total of 45 PLUs).

College courses can be used toward PLUs. Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses to meet your renewal needs and work toward salary advancement. Choose professional development or Flex Credit courses for renewal needs only.

Advanced (7-year) Certificates: Educators who achieve an aspirational benchmark in addition to the 45 PLUs can progress to an Advanced (7-year) certificate. Evidence of aspirational benchmarks must be submitted to RIDE when renewing online on My eCert. Aspirational benchmarks include conferral of an advanced degree.

Move toward a Master’s degree with the American College of Education 3-Course Bundle (9 Credits) for just $99 a month for 12 months with optional payment plan.

For more information, visit the Rhode Island Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Valid (non-expired) certificates must meet requirements within their current certificate's validity;
Non-valid (expired) certificates must meet all renewal requirements within the five year period prior to their formal request for renewal. Renewal credits earned over five years prior are not eligible for use in renewing the expired certificate.

Any educator who has not earned a Master's Degree must earn at least sixty of the required renewal credits (three semester hours) in graduate-level coursework to renew his or her current certificate. This requirement can be met by completing three credits through Learners Edge or through our ACE 3-course bundle.

Renewal credits can be earned by taking Learners Edge graduate level, continuing education courses.

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses to meet your renewal requirements and work toward salary advancement. Choose professional development or Flex Credit courses for renewal only.

For more information, visit the South Carolina Certification webpages.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

All applicants renewing a Teacher Certificate must complete an approved Suicide Awareness and Prevention training. Register for PD144: Awareness and Action for Suicide Prevention to satisfy this requirement with a letter of completion.

Professional Teaching Certificate Renewal

Complete six education-related credits that must include:

A minimum of three transcripted credits or specialized learning experience hours; and
The remaining three credits shall include continuing education contact hours or transcripted credits.

Advanced Teaching Certificate Renewal

Complete six education-related transcripted credits, specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours.

To earn six education-related credits, register for two 3-credit courses at Learners Edge. See examples below.

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses to meet your needs.

For more information, visit the South Dakota Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Professional License

To renew a professional license, an educator must:

submit 60 professional development points (PDPs).
PDPs must be accrued during the validity period of the license.

To earn PDPs, an educator must take part in an activity to improve his or her effectiveness, such as:

Developing content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge or pedagogical content knowledge; or
Enhancing educator effectiveness (e.g., world language courses for those working with students for whom English is a second language or coursework that supports understanding and use of data)

You can earn your 60 professional development points with Learners Edge offerings in a number of ways. See examples below.

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses to meet renewal requirements and work toward salary advancement. Choose Flex Credit or professional development courses to meet renewal requirements only.

For more information, visit the Tennessee Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

We have helped thousands of teachers, many from Texas, renew their certificates, increase their salaries, and advance their careers. Learners Edge is an approved Continuing Professional Education (CPE) provider in Texas and is listed on the Texas Education Association (TEA) website under the provider name: Learners Edge.

Renew Your Certificate

The Standard Certificate is renewable every five years. Educators must complete 150 CPE Hours for renewal. If you hold an administrative and/or student services certificate you must complete 200 CPE hours. No more than 200 CPE hours are required, even if you hold multiple certificates, such as: classroom, administrative and student services certificates.

Standard Certificate Renewal

You can meet your renewal requirements through our Professional Development offerings, graduate level, continuing education courses, or Flex Credit courses.

Are you looking for CPE hours? Learners Edge recommends:

The Lone Star Bundle: CPE Hours for Texas Teaching Recertification (37.5 CPE hours)
PD 144: Awareness and Action for Suicide Prevention (2.5 CPE hours)
Three Flex Credit courses of your choice! (45 hours each)

Want to gain credits toward a master's or doctoral degree to advance your career while you meet renewal requirements? Consider our Texas Two-Step Package which begins with our American College of Education (ACE) 3-Course Bundle.

This package is priced at $1188 allowing you to complete credits to be used toward a master's or doctoral degree with our partner, ACE.

To make this Two-Step even better, purchasing the 3-Course Bundle unlocks two free courses so you can meet your topical requirements - PD101-21 - The Lone Star Bundle: CPE Hours for Texas Teaching Recertification AND PD144: Awareness and Action for Suicide Prevention.

If you only need to meet a few select renewal requirements, choose from our Flex Credit, credit-based, or professional development courses.

For more information, visit the Texas Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary by completing a graduate program with American College of Education. American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses to meet your renewal requirements and work toward salary advancement. Choose professional development or Flex Credit courses for renewal only.

For more information, visit the Utah Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

License Level I

To renew a Level I endorsement, educators are required to have earned three credits (or 45 clock hours) of new professional learning per endorsement. At least one credit (or 15 clock hours) of new learning must apply directly to the knowledge and performance standards of the endorsement to be renewed.

The remaining two credits need to directly relate to the Core Teaching and Leadership Standards for Vermont Educators.

Check out these course recommendations based on the standards.

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses for your renewal AND salary advancement needs.

Choose Flex Credit or professional development courses to meet renewal requirements only.

License Level II

For educators renewing a Level II license, each endorsement is required to have six credits (90 clock hours) of new professional learning. At least two credits (or 30 clock hours) of new learning must apply directly to the knowledge and performance standards of the endorsement to be renewed. The remaining four credits need to fall within the Core Teaching and Leadership Standards for Vermont Educators.

Check out these course recommendations based on the standards.

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses for your renewal AND salary advancement needs.

Choose Flex Credit or professional development courses to meet renewal requirements only.

For additional information about license renewal in Vermont, visit the Educator Licensure page via the Agency of Education for Vermont.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Individuals renewing ten-year licenses will be required to complete 270 professional development points for renewal. All statutory renewal requirements also are required.

Credit from a regionally accredited university is one way to complete your renewal requirements. Each semester credit hour is worth 30 professional development points and must be recorded on an official college or university transcript.

Meet your renewal requirements AND work toward salary advancement by registering for two 3-credit courses at Learners Edge. See examples below.

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses for your renewal AND salary advancement needs.

Choose Flex Credit or professional development courses to meet renewal requirements only.

For more information on renewal, visit the Virginia Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

We have helped many teachers from Washington renew their certificates, increase their salaries, and advance their careers.

Renew Your Certificate

To renew a Residency Teacher Certificate, complete 100 clock hours, equivalent college credits, a Professional Growth Plan (PGP), or a combination of any of the three options in the five years prior to the application date for renewal.

To renew a Professional Certificate, complete 100 clock hours, equivalent college credits, or a Professional Growth Plan (PGP) from the date of issuance through the expiration date of the current certificate.

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses to meet renewal AND salary advancement needs.

Choose Flex Credit or professional development courses to meet renewal requirements only.

To review the application types and find the application that's right for you based on your current status, visit the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses to meet your renewal requirements and work toward salary advancement.

License Conversion
To convert your three-year license to a five-year Professional Teacher license, you must also complete Form 4, as well as additional requirements. Converting a license requires three-year license holders to successfully complete a beginning educator internship, complete six semester hours of coursework, and complete two years of teaching, one of which is in West Virginia.

For more information, visit the West Virginia Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

We have helped thousands of teachers, many from Wisconsin, meet their professional learning goals and advance their careers.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Improve Your Professional Practice

Educators who hold a Professional or Master Educator license do not need to renew their license with credits or a PDP. The state budget has removed the expiration dates from these licenses. The passed 2017 – 2019 Wisconsin state budget contained major changes to licensure rules. College/university credits will no longer be required for license renewal purposes for teachers, administrators and pupil service educators.

For more information, visit the Wisconsin Department of Education website.

For continuous improvement, to gain new teaching skills, and to positively impact students, Wisconsin educators can take any of our courses as a professional learning activity intended to increase your effectiveness as an educator.

Select 1, 2, or 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses to meet your renewal requirements and work toward salary advancement. Choose Flex Credit or professional development courses to meet renewal requirements only.

For more information, visit the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education.

Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.

District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.

Advance Your Salary

One of the best ways to advance your salary is by obtaining your Master’s degree. Not sure where to look? Check out our preferred, affordable, 100% online Master’s program.

See Master’s Program

Already have your Master’s degree? Our educators find our graduate-level courses to be relevant, engaging, and highly applicable to your classroom or school setting—the perfect option to meet your salary advancement needs. The process is simple:

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Select Session

Select University Partner

Not sure which University Partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including their affordable pricing, accredited status, and education-focused graduate-level programs.

Anxiety Awareness: Empowering Students with Help and Hope

Social Emotional Learning

K-12+ Grade

$475 3 Credits

Living Your Happiest Life, Inside & Outside the Classroom

Educator Wellness

PreK - 12+ Grade

$475 3 Credits

Goodbye Teacher Burnout, Welcome Teacher Wellness

Educator Wellness

PreK - 12+ Grade

$475 3 Credits

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Alaska Network Partner

5 or 10 Year Certificate Renewal

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Example 1: Focus on Tech Integration with our ISTE Approved Courses

Example 2: Reading Focus

Example 3: Hours-Based

Converting from Provisional to Standard Certificate

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Credit Conversion

Example 1: Reading

Example 2: Social-Emotional Learning

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Credit Conversion

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Example 1: Learning Loss

Example 2: Non-Credit / Flex Credit Technology Focus

Example 3: Social and Emotional Learning

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Credit Conversion

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Credit Conversion

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Example: High School Science

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Credit Conversion

We recommend the following courses to meet your SWD requirement:

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Credit Conversion

Example 1: A Focus on Unfinished Learning

Example 2: Reading Focus

Example 3: SEL Focus

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Credit Conversion

Renew Your Certificate

Credit Conversion

Example 1: A Focus on Unfinished Learning

Example 2: Reading Focus

Example 3: SEL Focus

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Credit Conversion

Illinois University Partner

Example 1: Reading Focus

Example 2: Social-Emotional Learning Focus

Example 1: Mental Health Focus

Example 2: Tech for Engagement

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Credit Conversion

Example 1: Creating a Vision for Equity in Education

Example 2: Differentation Focus

Example 3: 3-2-1

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Credit Conversion

Iowa University Partner

Course Recommendations - 3 credit courses:

Course Recommendations - 2 credit courses:

Example 2: Non-Credit / Flex Credit Technology Focus  

Course Recommendations - 3 credit courses: 

Example 1: A Focus on Unfinished Learning 

Example 3: Your Choose Two 