Meeting State Requirements for Pennsylvania Teachers
More than 22,000 teachers from Pennsylvania have used Teaching Channel courses
to meet their Salary Advancement & License Renewal needs.
What’s Your Goal?
Renew My Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate
Teaching Channel proudly supports thousands of Pennsylvania educators in meeting ACT 48 requirements, advancing from Level I to Level II, and achieving salary growth through high-quality, engaging courses.
Our online, self-paced courses are designed for teachers, offering practical strategies, relevant content, and flexible learning you can immediately apply in your classroom. Plus, our user-friendly Canvas platform makes learning seamless and impactful.
Meet Act 48 Requirements
Teaching Channel is a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approved Act 48 provider (AUN #300005740).
Elevate your teaching practice and confidently meet Pennsylvania’s Act 48 requirements!
To renew a professional educator certificate in Pennsylvania, you must earn six semester credits of collegiate study; or six continuing professional education (CPE) credits; or 180 hours of continuing professional education programs every five years, as required by Act 48.
When registering with Teaching Channel, you’ll meet your PA Act 48 requirements through two distinct paths:
1. Earn up to 6 graduate-level credits by combining our 1-, 2-, and 3-credit course options.
- Upon completion, you’ll receive an official graduate-level transcript from one of our distinguished University Partners, which can be submitted directly to PDE for Act 48 renewal.
- This pathway is an excellent option for educators also seeking to earn credit toward a future graduate degree or advance on their district’s salary schedule.
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2. Earn up to 6 Flex Credits through our 1-, 2-, and 3-credit Flex Course options.
- Flex Courses include a Teaching Channel Letter of Completion.
- Teaching Channel will report your completed hours directly to PDE on your behalf.
All Teaching Channel courses are fully online and self-paced, offering practical strategies and flexible learning that you can apply immediately in your classroom. Delivered through our intuitive Canvas platform, each course ensures a seamless, engaging, and user-friendly learning experience.
Convert from a Level I to a Level II Certificate with our new Pennsylvania Certificate
Empower your teaching practice and confidently advance to your Level II Certificate with Teaching Channel!
If you’re a Pennsylvania teacher with a Level I Certificate, you’re in the right place! The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requires all Level I Certificates to be converted to Level II within six years of service, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.
To advance, PDE requires a minimum of 24 post-baccalaureate credits, including at least 6 credits in your content area or in courses designed to strengthen your professional practice.
Teaching Channel offers 1-, 2-, and 3-credit graduate-level courses designed to align seamlessly with your Level II requirements. Affordable, self-paced, and adaptable, our 300+ courses empower Pennsylvania educators to advance their skills and meet their Level II requirements on a schedule that works for them.
When registering with Teaching Channel, you’ll meet your Level II 24-credit requirement through two distinct paths:
1. Register for the 8-course Pennsylvania Level II Certificate Bundle.
- Offered in partnership with American College of Education and payment plan eligible.
- Choose any 8 courses from our 300+ 3-credit online offerings and complete them at your own pace within your chosen term.
- Start and finish courses in any of the next 5 terms, giving you the flexibility to select the right courses that best align with your role.
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2. Register for a total of 24 credits through our 1-, 2-, and 3-credit courses in partnership with any of our University Partners.
- Register and complete your courses at your own pace, with the flexibility to register for 1 to 15 credits per term.
- Select from three terms each year, giving you multiple opportunities to plan your coursework around your schedule.
Advance Your Salary
Increase your annual and lifetime earning potential by completing a Master’s Degree. Start your journey with the Teaching Channel Master’s Degree Pathway Bundle, offering 9 fully transferable credits toward a variety of graduate programs through American College of Education.
Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.
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:Â CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU WSCUC.
District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.
Credit Conversion
Credit Conversion
One 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education course = 90 Act 48 continuing education hours
or
One 3-credit equivalent Flex course = 90 Act 48 continuing education hours
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.
University Partners for Pennsylvania 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.
