Meeting State Requirements for Illinois Teachers
More than 25,000 teachers from Illinois have used Teaching Channel courses
to meet their Salary Advancement & License Renewal needs.
What’s Your Goal?
Renew My Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
We have helped thousands of Illinois educators meet their license renewal requirements, increase their salaries and advance their careers. Teaching Channel courses meet ISBE renewal requirements when taken in partnership with Roosevelt University or Greenville University.
Teacher/School Support Personnel Renewing PEL
Licensees with endorsements in teaching fields or school support personnel must complete a total of 120 clock-hours. There are several ways to fulfill this requirement; recommended learning plans below.
Example 1: Reading Focus
5269: Building Comprehension with the Science of Reading (3 credits-45 hours)
Example 2: Social-Emotional Learning Focus
Select from our 1, 2 and 3 credit courses to meet your Illinois license renewal needs.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Administration Renewing PEL
Administrators with a Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed in an administrative field, working 50% or more FTE in a position requiring this credential, must complete 100 clock hours are required, plus completion of one Administrators’ Academy course each fiscal year of the 5-year renewal cycle.
5084: Impactful Instructional Coaching: Reflection, Support, Growth (3 credits-45 hours)
898: Mindful Leadership in Schools (3 credits-45 hours)
854: Caring for the Mental Health of Your Students (1 credit-15 hours)
Select from our 1, 2, and 3-credit courses to meet your Illinois license renewal needs.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Renewal Requirements for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT)
Licensees with a current National Board for Professional Teaching Standards designation need 60 clock-hours. Learn about various topics.
Example 1: Mental Health Focus
5102: Anxiety Awareness: Empowering Students with Help and Hope (3 credits-45 hours)
854: Caring for the Mental Health of Your Students (1 credit-15 hours)
Example 2: Tech for Engagement
5134: Teaching with Immersive Technologies (3 credits-45 hours)
5236: Boosting Classroom Creativity Through Canva (1 credit-15 hours)
Select from our 1, 2 and 3 credit courses to meet your Illinois license renewal needs.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Credit Conversion
Credit Conversion
1 Teaching Channel graduate level, continuing education semester credit = 15 hours of professional development
Each Teaching Channel 3-credit course requires approximately 45 hours for course completion.
Illinois University Partners
Need an in-state partner? Roosevelt University, located in Chicago, Illinois, is an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) pre-approved provider, for your license renewal and salary advancement needs.
RCDTS Code: 15016316P000000
Greenville University, located in Greenville, Illinois, is an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) pre-approved provider, for your license renewal and salary advancement needs.
RCDTS Code: 651085970510000
University Partners for Illinois 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.
Your Illinois Advisor
Interested in creating a learning plan that best meets your goal? Please reach out to our MN advisor, Deeanna Francis.
Deeanna Francis
Learning Advisor
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 952-395-7963
