Continuing Education and Professional Development for New York Teachers
As an approved CTLE sponsor, we have helped more than 12,000 teachers from New York meet their Salary Advancement & Certification needs.
What’s Your Goal?
New York Teacher Certification Renewal & Advancement
We have helped thousands of New York teachers meet their CTLE requirements, increase their salaries, and advance their careers. Teaching Channel with Learners Edge is an approved sponsor for the New York State Education Department Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE).
Maintain Your New York Teaching Certificate
Teaching Channel is a New York State Education Department (NYSED) approved provider of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours, offering flexible online courses that support CTLE requirments, in-service credits, salary advancement, and ongoing professional growth.
Teaching Channel graduate-credit and flex-credit courses qualify for CTLE hours, allowing educators to complete required professional learning.
Teaching Channel also offers courses that support the CTLE Language Acquisition requirement, with learning focused on co-teaching strategies, supporting multilingual learners, and integrating language development with content instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs).
New York City Educators please refer to this page for specific NYC district requirements.
Meet Your Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Hours
New York State Education Department (NYSED) requires classroom teachers, school leaders, and Level III Teaching Assistants to complete 100 Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours every 5 years to maintain certification.
Teaching Channel is an NYSED-approved CTLE provider (#23568), supporting New York educators in meeting CTLE requirement, in-service credits, professional learning, and career advancement.
Our flexible, online courses help educators earn required CTLE hours while building practical, classroom-ready skills. Each year, thousands of New York educators choose Teaching Channel to conveniently meet CTLE requirements and support ongoing professional growth.
Meet Your 5 Year Certification Registration CTLE Requirements
Earn CTLE hours through Teaching Channel Flex Credit Courses*, where educators earn a Teaching Channel certificate of completion. Educators may combine courses to reach the required 100 CTLE hours.
Choose: Two 3-credit Flex Credit Courses AND One 1-credit Flex Credit Course
Meet Your CTLE Requirements and Advance Your Degree and/or Salary
Earn 9 fully transferable Graduate-Level Credits through Teaching Channel’s Master’s Degree Pathway Bundle.
Apply up to 9 credits toward an approved master’s degree program through the American College of Education (ACE)
One 3-credit Graduate-Level Course = 45 CTLE hours
Teaching Channel partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators.
Teaching Channel University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU WSCUC. ACE is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the New York State Education Department (NYSED) website.
Meet Your CTLE Language Acquisition Requirement
New York educators who hold English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual certification must complete a portion of their CTLE hours focused specifically on language acquisition.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) Requirements
Teaching Channel Pathway
The Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) language acquisition requirement varies by certificate holder.
Professional teacher, School Building Leader, and School District Leader certificate holders must complete a minimum of 15% of the required 100 CTLE clock hours focused on language acquisition requirements.
100 CTLE hours total = 15 hours focused on language acquisition
One 1- credit course = 15 CTLE hours
One 3- credit course = 45 CTLE hours
Graduate Credit Pathway:
Complete two 3-credit Graduate-Level Courses
Complete one 1-credit Graduate-Level Course
Flex Credit Pathway:
Complete two 3- credit Flex Credit Courses*
Complete one 1- credit Flex Credit Course
Teaching Channel Recommends:
Course 5025: Making Content Accessible For Your English Language Learners
This course includes information on language acquisition as well as other key concepts for increasing accessibility and achievement for English learners.
ESL or Bilingual extension certificate holders must complete a minimum of 50% of the required 100 CTLE hours focused on language acquisition
100 CTLE hours total = 50 hours focused on language acquisition
One 1-credit course = 15 CTLE hours
One 3-credit course = 45 CTLE hours
Graduate Credit Pathway:
Complete one 3-credit Graduate-Level Courses
Complete one 1-credit Graduate-Level Course
Flex Credit Pathway:
Complete one 3- credit Flex Credit Courses*
Complete one 1- credit Flex Credit Course
Teaching Channel Recommends:
Course 5025: Making Content Accessible For Your English Language Learners
This course includes information on language acquisition as well as other key concepts for increasing accessibility and achievement for English learners.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the New York State Education Department (NYSED) website.
Advance Your Salary with In-Service Credits
If you are a New York educator looking to earn in-service credits for salary advancement, Teaching Channel’s Flex Credit courses are a great option. These courses meet the in-service credit requirements of many NY school districts and are offered at a significantly discounted rate, while delivering the same high-quality, impactful content as our graduate-level courses.
Upon completion, you will receive a Teaching Channel Letter of Completion. As district requirements may vary, we recommend seeking prior approval from your school or district to confirm acceptance.
Connect with our NY Learning Advisor to assist with the pre-aproval process.
Flex Credit Pathway:
Complete 1, 2 or 3- credit Flex Credit Courses*
- One 1-credit Flex course = 15 CTLE hours
- One 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education course = 45 CTLE hours
- One 3-credit equivalent Flex course = 45 CTLE hours
*Flex Courses must be approved by a district administrator to count for CTLEs and salary advancement
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the New York State Education Department (NYSED) website.
Advance Your Salary
Graduate credits can boost teacher pay by an average of $160K over your career, plus increase your pension. Delaying your learning can cost you thousands. Explore your earning potential with our salary calculator.
Earn Your Master’s Degree
- Start your Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree journey with the American College of Education (ACE) for as low as $8,500.
- Choose any three Teaching Channel 3-credit Graduate-Level Course and complete them at your own pace.
- After successfully completing your selected courses, you’ll register directly with ACE to continue toward your chosen master’s degree program.
Already Have a Graduate Degree?
Choose from 300+ graduate-level courses to advance on your district pay scale and support your professional growth.
Teaching Channel partners with accredited colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators. Explore University Partners.
Teaching Channel partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators.
Teaching Channel University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU WSCUC. ACE is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the New York State Education Department (NYSED) website.
Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Hours & Credit Conversion
Credit Conversion
- 1-credit Teaching Channel Graduate-Level Course and Flex Credit Course = 15 CTLEs
- 2-credit Teaching Channel Graduate-Level Course and Flex Credit Course = 30 CTLEs
- 3-credit Teaching Channel Graduate-Level Course and Flex Credit Course = 45 CTLEs
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the New York State Education Department (NYSED) website.
University Partners for New York 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.
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