Meeting State Requirements for New Jersey Teachers
More than 7,000 teachers from New Jersey have used Teaching Channel courses
to meet their Salary Advancement & License Renewal needs.
What’s Your Goal?
Renew My New Jersey Teaching Certificate
We have helped thousands of New Jersey teachers complete professional development requirements for ongoing certification, increase their salaries and advance their careers.
If you have questions about your state’s requirements, we’re happy to help.
Standard Certificate Professional Development Requirements
The Standard Certificate is permanent. Each teacher must complete at least 20 hours of professional development each school year (replacing the previous requirement of 100 hours over 5 years).
Credit Conversion
Select from our credit-bearing or professional development courses to meet your needs.
1 Teaching Channel with Learners Edge graduate level, continuing education credit = 15 hours of professional development
Each Teaching Channel with Learners Edge 1-credit course requires approximately 15 hours for course completion.
Teaching Channel with Learner Edge Professional Development varies from 2.5 to 37.5 hours per course.
You can obtain 20 hours of professional development annually through Teaching Channel with Learners Edge. We’ve provided some examples below outlining how you might accomplish this.
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:Â
5138: Innovation Strategies for Every Classroom (3 credits-45 hours)Â
5018: Incorporating Mindfulness: Strategies to Encourage Student Focus and Awareness (2 credits-30 hours)Â
5147: Bringing Students from Unfinished Learning to Soaring Achievement (3 credits-45 hours)  
Example 2: Two professional development courses
Choose from our PD courses based on the goals outlined in your individualized PDP in consultation with your supervisor. A few of our favorites include:
PD129: Understanding the Needs of Students in Poverty (10 hours)Â
PD 123: Trauma-Sensitive Teaching (10 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 (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?
ACEÂ 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 New Jersey 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.
