Meeting State Requirements for Minnesota Teachers
More than 17,000 teachers from Minnesota have used Teaching Channel courses
to meet their Salary Advancement & License Renewal needs.
What’s Your Goal?
Renew My Minnesota Teaching License
Hello, Minnesota! Did you know Teaching Channel (formerly Learners Edge) is a Minnesota company based in Eagan, Minnesota?
We have helped thousands of Minnesota teachers meet their license renewal requirements, increase their salaries and advance their careers.
License Renewal Requirements
To renew a Minnesota teaching or related services license, educators must complete:
- Tier 3: 75 clock hours every 3 years
- Tier 4: 125 clock hours every 5 years
- Required training areas include Cultural Competency, Mental Health, and American Indian History & Culture.
Courses for Minnesota Teachers
Hotdish: Your All-in-One Minnesota License Renewal Course
Meet all PELSB renewal areas, including Cultural Competency Training, in one engaging, self-paced online course.
Option 1: Tier 3 or Tier 4 License Renewal
Teaching Channel is your trusted partner for simplifying the Minnesota teaching license renewal process. We offer streamlined, affordable, and fully compliant professional learning options that meet the rigorous standards set by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).
Designed for Tier 3 Educators (75 Clock Hours Required)
This option is ideal for Tier 3 educators focused on meeting the 75 clock hour requirement for license renewal without seeking graduate credit for salary advancement.
PELSB Requirement
- Hotdish: Meeting Minnesota Teacher License Renewal Requirements. (25 Hours)
Comprehensive course ensuring compliance with all state-required training areas (Cultural Competency, Mental Health, American Indian History & Culture) and PELSB standards.
Graduate-level Course (Hours Only)
- One 3-Credit Flex Course (45 Hours)
Choose a graduate-level course to earn clock hours for deep, impactful professional growth.
PD Only (Quiz-based)
- One 10-Hour PD Course (10 Hours)
Add a focused learning experience to round out your hours.
Designed for Tier 4 Educators (125 Clock Hours Required)
This package is tailored for Tier 4 educators who need 125 clock hours to renew their five-year professional license.
PELSB Requirement
- Hotdish: Meeting Minnesota Teacher License Renewal Requirements. (25 Hours)
Comprehensive course ensuring compliance with all state-required training areas (Cultural Competency, Mental Health, American Indian History & Culture) and PELSB standards.
Graduate-level Course (Hours Only)
- Two 3-Credit Flex Courses (90 Hours)
Choose two graduate-level courses to earn clock hours for deep, impactful professional growth.
Optional Expansion
- One 10-Hour PD Course (10 Hours)
Add a focused learning experience to round out your hours.
Option 2: License Renewal + Salary Advancement
Build your own bundle for growth, graduate-level continuous education units, or salary advancement-perfect for educators not currently in renewal but seeking continued learning.
PELSB Requirement: Graduate-level Hours
- 3-Credit Flex Course (45 Hours)
Graduate-level courses for in-depth professional learning aligned with PELSB standards.
PELSB Requirement: PD (Quiz-based)
- 10-Hour PD Course (10 Hours)
Focused, topic-specific courses for immediate classroom impact.
- Culturally Responsive Teaching: Awareness to Action (10 hours)
- Best Practices for Mentorship (10 hours) — BOSA-Approved
- Supporting New Teachers for Success and Retention (10 hours) — BOSA-Approved
- Coaching Teachers for Continuous Growth Using Video (10 hours) — BOSA-Approved
- Leadership for Culturally Responsive Teaching: Awareness to Action (10 hours)
PELSB Requirement: Custom Mix
- Build Your Own Bundle (90+ Hours)
Combine Flex and PD courses to meet your specific goals.
Advance Degree with American College of Education
Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education (ACE).
Already have a Master's Degree?
Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.
Teaching Channel with Learners Edge partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators. Teaching Channel with Learners Edge University Partners are accredited by various agencies, including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU, WSCUC.
Not sure which University Partner to choose?
Concordia University St. Paul is our preferred in-state partner for many reasons, including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.
Credit Conversion
Credit Conversion
Teacher License Renewal:
1 graduate level, continuing education credit = 24 clock hours
Taken as FLEX (not for credit) course = 15 clocks hours
2 graduate level, continuing education credits = 48 clock hours
Taken as FLEX (not for credit) course = 30 clocks hours
3 graduate level, continuing education credits = 72 clock hours
Taken as FLEX (not for credit) course = 45 clocks hours
Administrator License Renewal Specific to MN BOSA Approved Courses for Admin Clock Hours:
3 graduate level, continuing education credits = 60 clock hours
Taken as FLEX (not for credit) course = 45 clocks hours
All other MN BOSA-approved courses are hours-based, and completers are awarded clock hours on an hour-to-hour basis.
BOSA-Approved Courses for Administrators
Approved Courses (Graduate-level/FLEX)
Take MN BOSA-approved courses for graduate-level (60 clock hours) or FLEX (45 hours) credit.
- 5238: Practical Strategies for High-Impact Leadership
- 898: Mindful Leadership in Schools
- 5084: Impactful Instruction Coaching
- 5329: Transforming Schools Through Equity Coaching
- 5110: Creating a Vision for Equity in Education
- 5203: Social and Emotional Learning Starts with You
- 5248: Developing Your Leadership Story
MN Bosa-approved Courses for Clock Hours
Take these MN BOSA-approved courses for 1:1 clock hours.
105: Best Practices for Mentorship (10 Hours)
106: Supporting New Teachers for Success and Retention (10 Hours)
107: Coaching Teachers for Continuous Growth Using Video (10 Hours)
202: Hotdish for Leaders: Meeting Minnesota License Renewal Requirements* (25 hours)
164: Leadership for Culturally Responsive Teaching: Awareness to Action* (10 hours)
*Note: This course includes all components of the Cultural Competency Training requirement for Minnesota.If you are renewing both a teaching and administrative license, your administrative clock hours can be used towards your teaching renewal per MN BOSA. Teacher clock hours can not be used towards administrative renewal. Remember, it is ultimately your responsibility to ensure you’ve met the requirements for renewal of either or both licenses.
For more renewal information, visit the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board website.
University Partners for Minnesota Educators
Concordia University, St. Paul, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is our in-state partner for your license renewal and salary advancement needs.
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 Minnesota Advisor
Interested in creating a learning plan that best meets your goal? Please reach out to our MN advisor, Abby Capers.
Abby Capers
Learning Advisor
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 952-469-3454
