Meeting State Requirements for Michigan Teachers
More than 20,000 teachers from Michigan have used Teaching Channel courses
to meet their Salary Advancement & License Renewal needs.
What’s Your Goal?
Renew My Michigan Teaching Certificate
We have helped thousands of Michigan educators meet their certificate renewal requirements, increase their salaries and advance their careers. Teaching Channel graduate level, continuing education courses meet MDE renewal requirements.Â
If you have questions about your state’s requirements, we’re happy to help.
Meet Renewal Requirements
Credit Conversion
1 Teaching Channel graduate level, continuing education semester credit = 25 professional learning hours
Each Teaching Channel 3-credit course requires approximately 45 hours for course completion.
Michigan University Partner
Andrews University, located in Berrien Springs, Michigan, is our in-state partner for your license renewal and salary advancement needs.
Interested in checking out our full University Partner line-up? Click here for more info:Â University Partners
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 Teaching Channel) 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 Teaching Channel)
Administrator renewal: Complete 150 hours of Education Related Professional Learning (equivalent to 6 semester credits at Teaching Channel); A valid out-of-state certificate, appropriate for K-12 administration may be used one time.
NOTE: A school administrator who holds a valid Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate shall be considered as meeting the Education-Related Professional Learning requirement upon evaluation.
Listed below are a few examples of course selections to satisfy six (6) semester hours (or 150 hours) of acceptable credit on varying topics:
Example 1: Leadership Focus
5110: Creating a Vision for Equity in Education  (3 credits) Â
5238: Practical Strategies for High-Impact Leadership  (3 credits) 
Example 2: Differentiation Focus
5147: Bringing Students from Unfinished Learning to Soaring Achievement  (3 credits) 
717: Differentiated Learning: How to Teach to Varying Ability Levels  (3 credits) 
Select from our 1, 2 and 3 credit courses to meet your Michigan certificate renewal needs.Â
- 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 a variety of 3-credit reading courses.
- 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 380.1531jÂ
Select from our 1, 2 and 3 credit courses to progress your Michigan certificate. Â
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 (ACE).Â
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 Â 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 Michigan Educators
Andrews University, located in Berrien Springs, Michigan, is our in-state partner for your license renewal and salary advancement needs.
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.
