Meeting State Requirements for Pennsylvania Teachers

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Renew My Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate

We have helped thousands of Pennsylvania teachers meet their Act 48 requirements, advance to their Level II Certificate, increase their salaries and advance their careers. Teaching Channel with Learners Edge is a PDE approved Act 48 provider.

Meet Act 48 Requirements

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

Meet your 180-hour Act 48 requirement with Teaching Channel by completing:

  • Two 3-credit equivalent Flex courses
    • Best value at $189 per course
  • Two 3-credit, graduate-level, continuing education courses
    • Ideal for those looking to meet Act 48 AND salary advancement needs

Convert from a Level I to a Level II Certificate

A minimum of 24 credits earned after completion of the educator’s initial baccalaureate degree is required. 

Advance to a Level II Certificate and meet your 24-credit requirement with Teaching Channel by completing:

  • Eight 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses.
    • A minimum of six of these 24 credits must be in the content area of the Level I certificate or in a course or courses designed to improve professional practice.

For more information on certification and/or ACT 48 requirements, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education website.

Advance Your Salary

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 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.

Not sure which University Partner to choose? 

ACE 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 Pennsylvania Educators

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

3-Course Bundle

Choose three 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save $187.

5 course bundle

5-Course Bundle

Choose five 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save up to $380.

10 course bundle

10-Course Bundle

Choose ten 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save up to $760.

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

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Books

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

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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.