Continuing Education and Professional Development for Maryland Teachers
More than 9,000 teachers from Maryland have used Teaching Channel courses
to meet their Salary Advancement & License Renewal needs.
What’s Your Goal?
Maryland Licensure Renewal and Advancement
Teaching Channel partners with Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to offer multiple, clearly aligned pathways for license renewal, advancement, and salary growth.
Maryland Renewal and Advancement Requirements
Licensure Pathways & Requirements:
Maryland educators must earn 90 Professional Development Points (PDPs) every five years to renew a license under MSDE regulations. PDPs are logged in the license holder’s Individualized Professional Development Plan (IPDP).
Renew Your License
- Earn PDPs through Teaching Channel Flex Credit courses*, where educators earn a certificate of completion
- One 3-credit Flex Credit Course = 45 PDPs
Renew Your License
Earn graduate credit while also meeting PDP renewal requirements.
- Select 1, 2, or 3-credit Teaching Channel graduate-level, degree-eligible courses
- 3 graduate credits = 45 PDPs
- 6 graduate credits = 90 PDPs
Renew Your License and Advance Your Degree or Salary
- Earn 9 fully transferable graduate 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)
*Flex Credit Course PDP Approval:
It is your responsibility to ensure that our courses will be accepted by your state and/or district for certification renewal and salary advancement. Flex courses must be approved by a supervisor.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the MSDE website.
MSDE Approved CPD Reading Courses
Renew and advance your license with pre-approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Teaching Channel literacy courses. These courses have already been approved for CPD/ PDPs.
Select any MSDE pre-approved CPD literacy and reading course offered with Teaching Channel:
Renewal
One 3-credit course = 3 CPDs or 45 PDPs
Renewal & Advancement
One 3-credit graduate-level Course = 45 PDPs
Submitting CPD Course Completion to MSDE
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requires that all approved CPD courses be submitted using the MSDE CPD Completion for Credit Form, which is issued by the CPD provider.
Once you have successfully completed your CPD reading course(s) and your final grade has been released (in accordance with the applicable term grade release schedule), you will receive an email from Teaching Channel with instructions for completing and submitting your CPD Completion for Credit Form.
Please note: Full course payment must be received before the CPD Completion Form can be issued.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the MSDE website.
Professional License Renewal Requirements
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Requirements
Earn 90 Professional Development Points (PDPs) every 5 years.
Educators must complete professional learning that addresses each of the following focus areas (no minimum PDPs per category):
- English as a Second Language (ESL), Sheltered English, or Bilingual Education
- Strategies for teaching students with disabilities or differentiated instruction
- Culturally responsive teaching or diverse student identities in education
- Content or pedagogy related to a license area
Teaching Channel Pathway
Graduate Credit Pathway:
Complete two 3-credit Graduate-Level Courses focused on content requirements. = 90 PDPs
Flex Credit Pathway:
Complete two 3-credit Flex Credit Courses* focused on content requirements. = 90 PDPs
Teaching Channel Recommends:
Course 5378: Creating Inclusive Classrooms for All Learners
AND
Choose 1 (content or pedagogy-related) Teaching Channel course
*Flex Credit Course PDP Approval:
It is your responsibility to ensure that our courses will be accepted by your state and/or district for certification renewal and salary advancement. Flex courses must be approved by a supervisor.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the MSDE website.
Earn Your Advanced Professional License
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Requirements
To advance from a Professional License, successfully complete a master’s degree
Renewal Requirement: see Professional License Renewal
Teaching Channel Fulfillment
Start your journey with the Teaching Channel Master’s Degree Pathway Bundle.
- Begin with 9 fully transferable credits for as low as $91 per month
- Continue directly into a master’s degree program with the American College of Education (ACE)
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the MSDE 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 courses 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 Univeristy Partners.
Renew Your School Administrator I/II License
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Requirements
Earn 90 Professional Development Points (PDPs) every 5 years.
As part of the 90 PDP requirement, administrators must complete professional learning that addresses each of the following focus areas (no minimum PDPs per category):
- English as a Second Language (ESL), Sheltered English, or Bilingual Education
- Strategies for teaching students with disabilities or differentiated instruction
- Culturally responsive teaching or diverse student identities in education
- Content or pedagogy related to a license area
AND
Complete professional learning that addresses:
- Strategies for increasing teacher retention
- Strategies for developing and facilitating teacher leadership
Teaching Channel Fulfillment
Graduate Credit Pathway:
Complete two 3-credit Graduate-Level Courses focused on content requirements. = 90 PDPs
Flex Credit Pathway:
Complete two 3-credit Flex Credit Courses* focused on content requirements. = 90 PDPs
Teaching Channel Recommends:
Course 5378: Creating Inclusive Classrooms for All Learners
Course 5636: Building and Sustaining an Exceptional Teaching Team
*Flex Credit Course PDP Approval:
It is your responsibility to ensure that our courses will be accepted by your state and/or district for certification renewal and salary advancement. Flex courses must be approved by a supervisor.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the MSDE website.
Additional Renewal Requirements for School Counselors
Certain areas of licensure require additional professional learning, which can be earned as part of the 90 PDPs.
See Professional License Renewal Requirements
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Requirements
School Counselor:
Earn 90 Professional Development Points (PDPs) every 5 years.
As part of the 90 PDP requirement, counselors must complete professional learning that addresses each of the following focus areas (no minimum PDPs per category):
- English as a Second Language (ESL), Sheltered English, or Bilingual Education
- Strategies for teaching students with disabilities or differentiated instruction
- Culturally responsive teaching or diverse student identities in education
- Content or pedagogy related to a license area
AND
Complete a 1-credit hour graduate-level course or
1 Continuing Professional Development credit (CPD) or an equivalent number of Continuing Education Credits (CEU) that address all of the following:
- The need for intervention or referral in response to indicators of mental illness and behavioral distress, including, but not limited to depression, trauma, violence, youth suicide, and substance abuse.
- The identification of professional resources and best practices for distributing resources to parents or guardians to help students in crisis.
Teaching Channel Pathway
Graduate Credit Pathway:
Complete two 3-credit Graduate-Level Courses focused on content requirements. = 90 PDPs
Flex Credit Pathway:
Complete two 3-credit Flex Credit Courses* focused on content requirements. = 90 PDPs
Teaching Channel Recommends:
Course 5378: Creating Inclusive Classrooms for All Learners
AND
Choose one of the following School Counselor-focused courses:
Course 5294: Communicating and Connecting with Families
Course 5237: Tools for Today’s School Counselors
Course 5562: Advocacy and Support for Students Living with Depression
Course 5614: Suicide Prevention Strategies for Educators
Course 5510: Breaking the Cycle of Student Drug Use and Abuse
*Flex Credit Course PDP Approval:
It is your responsibility to ensure that our courses will be accepted by your state and/or district for certification renewal and salary advancement. Flex courses must be approved by a supervisor.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the MSDE website.
Credit Conversion & Course Completion
MSDE Professional Development Points (PDPs)
- 1 clock hour = 1 PDP
- 1 semester hour of college credit = 15 PDPs
- 1 MSDE-approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit = 15 PDPs
- 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) = 10 PDPs
Teaching Channel Pathway
- One 1-credit Flex Credit course* = 15 PDPs
- One 3-credit Flex Credit course* = 45 PDPs
- One 1-credit graduate-level course = 15 PDPs
- One 3-credit graduate-level course = 45 PDPs
Submitting CPD Course Completion to MSDE
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requires that all approved CPD courses be submitted using the MSDE CPD Completion for Credit Form, which is issued by the CPD provider.
Once you have successfully completed your CPD reading course(s) and your final grade has been released (in accordance with the applicable term grade release schedule), you will receive an email from Teaching Channel with instructions for completing and submitting your CPD Completion for Credit Form.
Please note: Full course payment must be received before the CPD Completion Form can be issued.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the MSDE website.
University Partners for Maryland 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 Maryland Advisor
Interested in creating a learning plan that best meets your goal? Please reach out to our MD advisor, Deeanna Francis.
Deeanna Francis
Learning Advisor
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 952-395-7963
