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 with 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.
If you have questions about your state’s requirements, we’re happy to help.Â
Renew Your License
The renewal of a Minnesota teaching/related services license requires the completion of 75 clock hours for Tier 3 renewal and 125 clock hours for Tier 4 renewal.
Credit Conversion
Teacher License Renewal:
1 graduate level, continuing education credit = 24 clock hours
**If a teacher takes this course as a FLEX (not for credit) course, they will earn 15 hours.
2 graduate level, continuing education credits = 48 clock hours
**If a teacher takes this course as a FLEX (not for credit) course, they will earn 30 hours.
3 graduate level, continuing education credits = 72 clock hours
**If a teacher takes this course as a FLEX (not for credit) course, they will earn 45 hours.
Administrator License Renewal Specific to MN BOSA Approved Courses for Admin Clock Hours:
3 graduate level, continuing education credits = 60 clock hours
**Administrators taking courses as FLEX (not for credit) will earn 45 hours.
All other MN BOSA Approved Courses are hours-based and completers are awarded clock hours based on an hour-to-hour basis.
Each Teaching Channel 3-credit course requires approximately 45 hours for course completion.
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Teaching Channel with Learners Edge offers three paths for Minnesota Educators based on your professional learning goals.
- Path 1: Seeking License Renewal and Salary Advancement
- Path 2: Seeking License Renewal Only
- Path 3: Seeking Salary Advancement Only
Path 1: Seeking License Renewal and Salary Advancement
Consider our Minnesota Potluck Package which begins with our American College of Education (ACE) 3-Course Bundle.
To make this Potluck even better, purchasing the 3-Course Bundle unlocks a free course so you can meet your topical requirements – PD100-24: Hotdish: Meeting Minnesota Teacher License Renewal Requirements.
Path 2: Seeking License Renewal Only
Tier 3 License Renewal — Register for the following courses to meet topical and your 75 clock hour requirement.
- PD 100_24: Hotdish: Meeting MN Teacher License Renewal Requirements (25 hours)
- Note: This course includes all components of the Cultural Competency Training requirement for Minnesota.
- Choose one 3-credit equivalent Flex Credit course
- Choose one 10-hour professional development course to meet your renewal requirements:
Tier 4 License Renewal — Register for the following courses to meet topical and your 125 clock hour requirement.
- PD 100-24: Hotdish: Meeting MN Teacher License Renewal Requirements (25 hours)
- *Note: This course includes all components of the Cultural Competency Training requirement for Minnesota.
- Choose two 3-credit equivalent Flex Credit courses
- Choose one 10-hour professional development course to meet your renewal requirements:
Attention Minnesota Leaders!
Are you a leader looking for Admin CEU’s approved by the Minnesota Board of School Administrators? We have you covered!
Take these MN BOSA approved courses for graduate-level, continuing education credit and earn 60 clock hours OR register for the FLEX version for 45 hours.
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
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.
Path 3: Seeking Salary Advancement
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?Â
ACEÂ is our preferred 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.
University Partners for Minnesota 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.
