Meeting State Requirements for Massachusetts Teachers
More than 23,000 teachers from Massachusetts have used Teaching Channel courses
to meet their Salary Advancement & License Renewal needs.
What’s Your Goal?
Renew My Massachusetts Teaching License
We have helped thousands of teachers from Massachusetts renew their licenses, increase their salaries and advance their careers.
If you have questions about your state’s requirements, we’re happy to help.
Meet Renewal Requirements
Meet three of your requirements by taking our course designed for educators in Massachusetts: 5151: Maximizing Learning for All through Differentiation.
- 15 PDPs in pedagogy (professional skills and knowledge)
- 15 PDPs related to Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL)
- 15 PDPs related to training in strategies for effective schooling for students with disabilities and the instruction of students with diverse learning styles
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.
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. Teaching Channel with Learners Edge partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses. Teaching Channel with Learners Edge University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU, WSCUC.
Credit Conversion
1 Teaching Channel with Learners Edge graduate level, continuing education semester credit = 22.5 Professional Development Points (PDPs)
Each Teaching Channel with Learners Edge 3-credit course requires approximately 45 hours for course completion.
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 (ACE).
Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.
Teaching Channel with Learners Edge partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators. Teaching Channel with Learners Edge University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU WSCUC.
Not sure which University Partner to choose?
ACE 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.
University Partners for Massachusetts Educators
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.
Why You Should Enroll in Courses as a Long-Term Investment
In many districts, teachers gain a salary increase when they accrue graduate-level credits. But have you considered the money you leave on the table when you delay accruing those credits?
Teachers who gain an extra $8K in salary 20 years before retirement bring home an extra $160K in earnings. And those teachers may also receive a higher pension by finishing their careers at an advance salary level. Compare that to the educator who achieves that goal 10 years later: $80K less income. See what credit accrual could mean for you by using our salary calculator. Be sure to check our course bundles that let you accrue credits at less cost and on a pay-as-you-learn plan.
Bundle Your Savings
Pay a lot less with our course bundles, plus go even easier on your budget with a monthly payment plan.
3-Course Bundle
Choose three 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save $207.
5-Course Bundle
Choose five 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save up to $405.
10-Course Bundle
Choose ten 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save up to $810.
Enhance Your
Salary and Career
We are proud partners with American College of Education (ACE). Named #2 on Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Colleges 2023, ACE ensures you can learn and grow as far as you desire for your teaching career.
Find the advanced degree you need at an exceptionally low price through our special partnership with ACE.
Save up to 84% on Tuition Costs
Master’s Programs
With Teaching Channel Discount
$8,500
When Transferring
up to 9 Teaching Channel graduate-level course credits
Average ACE Cost
(without our discount)
$10,000
National Average Cost
of an M.Ed. Degree
$54,000
Doctoral Programs
With Teaching Channel Discount
$22,500
When Transferring
up to 9 Teaching Channel graduate-level course credits
Average ACE Cost
(without our discount)
$24,000
National Average
Cost of an EdD Degree
$111,900
Take Advantage of Group Savings
Gather your group and get the best course pricing available. It’s easy to sign up and organize. As your group grows, so does your discount.
