Continuing Education and Professional Development for Massachusetts Teachers
More than 23,000 teachers from Massachusetts have used Teaching Channel courses
to meet their Salary Advancement & License Renewal needs.
What’s Your Goal?
Renew and Advance My Massachusetts Teaching License
Teaching Channel offers courses for Massachusetts educators to meet license renewal, salary advancement, and professional growth through 300+ graduate-level course options.
Massachusetts Renewal Requirements
Educators with a professional license in Massachusetts must earn at least 150 professional development points (PDPs) every five years to renew their license
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE)
Requirements
Teaching Channel Pathways
150 PDP* hours which must include:
- At least 15 PDPs in content (subject matter knowledge)
- At least 15 PDPs in pedagogy (professional skills and knowledge)
- At least 15 PDPs related to Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL)
- At least 15 PDPs related to training in strategies for effective schooling for students with disabilities and the instruction of students with diverse learning style.
The remaining required 90 PDPs may be earned through either “elective” activities that address other educational issues and topics that improve student learning, or additional content, and/or pedagogy.
*PDPs should be approved by employing school or district’s supervisor during the development of, and review of, the Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP)
Graduate Credit Pathway
Complete two 3-credit Graduate-Level Courses
6 graduate credits = 135 PDPs
AND
Complete one 1-credit Graduate-Level Course
1 graduate credit = 22.5 PDPs
Option 1:
Choose The Massachusetts Professional License Renewal Bundle to meet all 150 PDPs.
Teaching Channel recommends:
Include one of the following courses to meet your pedagogy, students with disabilities and diverse learning styles and SEI or ESL PDP requirements.
Course 5151: Maximizing Learning for All through Differentiation ( 3 credits = 67.5 PDPs)
OR
Course 5378: Creating Inclusive Classrooms for All Learners (3 credits = 67.5 PDPs)
Option 2:
Choose from 300+ graduate-level courses to meet your 150 PDP requirements.
1-credit Teaching Channel Graduate-Level Course = 22.5 PDPs
2-credit Teaching Channel Graduate-Level Course = 44 PDPS
3-credit Teaching Channel Graduate-Level Course = 67.5 PDPs
Teaching Channel recommends:
Include one of the following courses to meet your pedagogy, students with disabilities and diverse learning styles and SEI or ESL PDP requirements.
Course 5151: Maximizing Learning for All through Differentiation ( 3 credits = 67.5 PDPs)
OR
Course 5378: Creating Inclusive Classrooms for All Learners (3 credits = 67.5 PDPs)
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 Massachusetts DESE 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.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the Massachusetts DESE website.
PDPs & Credit Conversion
Credit Conversion
- 1-credit Teaching Channel Graduate-Level Course = 22.5 PDPs
- 2-credit Teaching Channel Graduate-Level Course = 44 PDPS
- 3-credit Teaching Channel Graduate-Level Course = 67.5 PDPs
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the Massachusetts DESE website.
University Partners for Massachusetts 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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