Online professional development courses for teachers
Model Teaching offers online professional development and continuing education courses for K-12 teachers, educators, and schools. You can use these courses to earn PD hours or graduate-level semester credits for your teaching license renewal or salary advancement, or continuing education and training within your school or district. All courses are self-paced and 100% online.
- Earn PD hours or graduate-level semester credits
- Individual courses from $15. Course bundles from $25.
- Accepted in most states for license renewal and by most districts for salary advancement
- Rated 4.9/5 by 22,000+ teachers
Who uses Model Teaching professional development courses
License renewal Your goal
Teachers renewing a license or certificate
Earn the PD hours or continuing education credits your state requires. You can start by checking your state’s requirements or select the right package for your needs using our Build Your Own PD Bundle or Build Your Own Graduate-Level Credit Bundle.
Salary advancement Your goal
Teachers seeking a salary increase or lane change, or those requiring credits for license renewal
Earn graduate-level semester credits from our regionally accredited university partners, with an official transcript and letter grade. Start with the Build Your Own Graduate-Level Credit Bundle.
Better instruction Your goal
Teachers who want to improve instruction
Choose from more than 100 courses on teaching strategies, classroom management, special education, literacy, math, science, technology, AI in education, and many more topics applicable to teaching today. Browse course options with the full course menu.
Schools and districts Your goal
Principals, instructional coaches, and district leaders
Provide a full course menu to your teachers, assign courses, and track progress from a school administrator dashboard. Start by reading more about our courses for schools and districts or build a quote.
Good to know You do not need to be currently teaching to take a course. Teachers on leave, substitutes, and educators maintaining an inactive license can complete every course without access to a classroom.
Two credit types: PD hours and graduate-level semester credits
PD hours
Professional development (hours-based) courses
These courses award PD hours and a signed certificate of completion. Model Teaching is a pre-approved PD provider in Texas (CPE credits, TEA CPE# 902-391), New York (CTLE credits, CTLE# 23730), Pennsylvania (Act 48 hours), Montana (OPI PDUs), Nevada (clock hours), and Illinois (ISBE hours through our NEIU partnership). Other states like Tennessee and Colorado accept PD hours with the certificate Model Teaching provides. Most other states accept graduate-level credits from a regionally accredited university partner for recertification or license renewal.
Certificate of completion
- Course title
- Hours earned
- Completion date
- Unique reference number
Graduate-level credit
Graduate-level, university-partnered courses
These courses award semester credits from a regionally accredited university partner and include an official transcript and letter grade. Most state departments of education accept regionally accredited credits for license renewal, and most school districts accept them for salary advancement or lane change. Up to 9 credits may be applied toward a Master of Education degree through Augustana University.
Official transcript
- Student
- Course
- Semester credits
- Letter grade
| Compare | PD hours | Graduate-level credit |
|---|---|---|
| You earn | PD hours | Semester credits |
| You receive | Signed certificate of completion | Official transcript and letter grade |
| Most used for | License renewal | Salary advancement, lane change, or license renewal |
| Cost | Courses from $15, bundles from $25 | Registration from $95, then $70 per credit |
| Ready in | 1 to 2 business days | Typically up to 12 business days after you request it (varies by university) |
To see which credit type your state accepts, visit the PD Requirements by State page. You can also sort the course menu by credit type using the Credit Type filter.
Renewing a license Your goal
Continuing education for teacher license renewal
Most states require teachers to complete a set number of professional development hours or continuing education credits within each renewal cycle. Model Teaching courses can meet those requirements in most states.
Here is how license renewal works with Model Teaching:
- Find your state on the PD Requirements by State page to confirm the credit type and number of hours you need.
- Choose individual courses from the course menu, or purchase a PD hours bundle (2 to 300 hours) or a graduate-level credit bundle (1 to 45 credits) to complete all courses needed within your renewal requirement.
- Complete your courses at your own pace. You have one year of access from the date of purchase.
- Download your certificate for PD courses, or pay for credits and request your university transcript for graduate-level courses. Certificates are typically issued within 1 to 2 business days and include the provider name, course title, hours earned, completion date, and a unique reference number.
- Submit your certificates or transcript to your state licensing agency or district according to their process, and complete any additional requirements for your individual state.
Start with your state
Check your state requirementsIf your state requires credits rather than hours, the graduate-level courses described in the next section are accepted by most state departments of education for renewal.
Advancing your salary Your goal
Salary advancement with graduate-level credits
Many school districts place teachers on a salary schedule that rewards graduate credits earned beyond a degree, often at set intervals such as +15 or +30 credits. Moving to a new column on that schedule is called a lane change. Model Teaching university-partnered courses provide the graduate-level semester credits that most districts accept for this purpose.
+15 graduate credits
- Registration fee, now
- $449
- 15 x $70 per credit, pay later as you go
- $1,050
- Total
- $1,499
- About $100 per credit
+30 graduate credits
- Registration fee, now
- $599
- 30 x $70 per credit, pay later as you go
- $2,100
- Total
- $2,699
- About $90 per credit
+45 graduate credits
- Registration fee, now
- $749
- 45 x $70 per credit, pay later as you go
- $3,150
- Total
- $3,899
- About $87 per credit
How the credit bundles work
- Choose the number of credits you need (1 to 45) and pay a one-time registration fee.
- Pick any courses from the graduate-level menu, from any university partner.
- Complete your courses at your own pace. You have one year of access from the date of purchase.
- When you are finished, pay the $70 per credit processing fee for your university course and grade posting. After your university posts your grades, you will receive instructions for requesting your official transcript from the university.
Pay as you go
Because you pay as you go, you can better control the timing of your transcript and can match it to your district’s application deadline within your one year access period. Transcripts are processed on a rolling basis, so you do not have to wait for the end of a semester to begin the course and grade posting process.
Check with your district first
Before you enroll, check your district’s salary schedule and pre-approval process to ensure your choices satisfy your district’s rules. Each district sets its own rules for which courses qualify.
Build a course approval packet (opens in a new tab)Our university partners
Graduate-level courses are offered in partnership with regionally accredited universities. Each partner issues an official transcript and letter grade for completed coursework (Northeastern Illinois University issues an ISBE certificate of completion for Illinois educators).
Learn more about our university partners Learn more about the M.Ed. pathway
Pricing for teachers, schools, and districts
Model Teaching prices courses for individual teachers and for groups, providing affordable, excellent professional development for any teacher’s needs. All options are affordable and include one year of course access, instructor feedback, and downloadable resources.
Individual courses
$15 and up
Register for any single professional development or graduate-level course. Earn PD hours or semester credits depending on the course you choose.
View the course menuBuild Your Own PD Bundle
$25 and up
Purchase a block of PD hours (2 to 300), then register for any courses from the full menu until you have used your hours. Bundles are the lowest-cost way to earn a large number of hours. For example, 150 hours costs $179.
View PD bundlesBuild Your Own Graduate-Level Credit Bundle
From $95 + $70 per credit, pay later as you go
Pay a one-time registration fee, pick any university-partnered courses, and pay $70 per credit when you request your transcript.
View credit bundlesSchools and districts
Volume discounts Applied for groups of 5 or more teachers
Group pricing covers all courses and bundles, and larger groups save more. Use the quote tool to generate a quote for purchase order submission.
Generate a quote
See all prices
| Hours | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 | $25 |
| 5 | $45 |
| 10 | $65 |
| 20 | $85 |
| 25 | $99 |
| 30 | $105 |
| 40 | $115 |
| 50 | $129 |
| 75 | $149 |
| 90 | $155 |
| 100 | $159 |
| 120 | $165 |
| 125 | $169 |
| 150 | $179 |
| 175 | $185 |
| 180 | $189 |
| 200 | $199 |
| 250 | $239 |
| 300 | $269 |
| Credits | Fee now | Total with $70 per credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $95 | $165 |
| 2 | $129 | $269 |
| 3 | $149 | $359 |
| 4 | $175 | $455 |
| 6 | $199 | $619 |
| 7 | $219 | $709 |
| 8 | $245 | $805 |
| 9 | $269 | $899 |
| 10 | $299 | $999 |
| 11 | $325 | $1,095 |
| 12 | $349 | $1,189 |
| 15 | $449 | $1,499 |
| 20 | $499 | $1,899 |
| 30 | $599 | $2,699 |
| 45 | $749 | $3,899 |
| Teachers | Discount |
|---|---|
| 5 or more | 30% |
| 25 or more | 45% |
| 50 or more | 60% |
| 100 or more | 75% |
Example: at 60% off, a 150-hour PD bundle is $71.60 per teacher for a group of 50. The $70 per credit university fee is not discounted.
There are no additional fees for PD courses beyond the registration price. For graduate-level courses, the only additional fee is the $70 per credit university processing fee. Full details are on the pricing page.
What is included in every course
Every Model Teaching course follows a standardized and easy-to-follow course format, allowing you to focus on the content instead of navigating the platform.
Video lessons
All instructors are state-certified educators with classroom experience in their content area. Lessons can be watched or read at any time on a computer, tablet, or phone.
Template-based assignments
Assignments use planning templates and short reflections instead of long essays. Templates even include completed samples for reference.
Instructor feedback
Your instructor evaluates your work and provides written feedback focused on implementation. You can message your instructor at any time through the course platform.
Downloadable classroom resources
Each course includes tools you can use with your students, including:
- Lesson plan templates with completed examples
- Trackers for mastery, behavior, and documentation
- Graphic organizers for student use
- Planning checklists and strategy guides
- Student activities and templates
- Implementation rubrics
- Observation and evaluation rubrics for administrators
A certificate or transcript
PD courses award a signed certificate of completion. Graduate-level courses award an official university transcript with a letter grade.
How Model Teaching courses work
- Choose your credit type. Decide whether you need PD hours or graduate-level credits. Your state requirements page lists what your state accepts.
- Register. Purchase an individual course or a bundle. You receive access immediately.
- Complete your coursework. Watch or read the lessons, complete the template-based assignments, and download your resources. Pause and resume at any time within your one-year access window.
- Receive feedback. Your instructor evaluates your submissions and returns written feedback.
- Collect your credential. Download your certificate for PD courses, or pay for credits and request your university transcript for graduate-level courses.
- Submit to your state or district. Present your certificate or transcript according to your state or district process.
Watch how it works (3 min)What teachers say about the courses
Model Teaching courses are rated 4.9 out of 5 by more than 22,000 teachers. You can read the 500 most recent reviews from educators who have completed our courses on the course reviews page. Teachers love our courses for a few specific reasons:
- Strategies they can use in their classroom. Many teachers describe a specific plan, activity, or resource they intend to implement with their students.
- Clear, organized lessons. Teachers love the easy-to-follow course structure, calling it well-structured and simple to navigate.
- Templates, tools, and resources. Teachers currently in the classroom while taking our courses enjoy access to the various downloadable materials within each course.
- Real examples and video lessons. Teachers note the completed samples, the classroom scenarios, and the videos that accompany each lesson, allowing them to visualize how the concepts are put into practice.
- Self-paced format. Teachers can complete courses on their own schedule while earning the required hours or credits.
- Affordable pricing and immediate access. Finally, teachers find the courses accessible and within their budget, offering a low-cost yet high-quality option to earn hours and credits.
This course was exceptional. I take a lot of PD classes, and most of them are too broad, too basic, and do not offer practical strategies that can be applied in the classroom. As an experienced educator, I am always looking for courses that challenge me and help me improve my practice with scientifically-backed strategies. This course has definitely done that. Modules were simple, short, but packed with useful information. Reflections were manageable and meaningful, and the final assignment felt accomplishable and purposeful. I really enjoyed the course and would recommend it to others.
Excellent use of time!
This was hands down one of the best courses I have taken. Every 5 years I dread renewing my teaching license because of the pd/ce credits and hours. But this class was the exception. It was useful. Well structured. The work on my part was just right. Superb. Will be recommending this class and modelteaching.com to colleagues.
Great course!
Amazing, effective and self-paced learning at home. Loved the convenience and the practical activities.
This is a fantastic, quick course!
Even after many years as an educator, it is great to refresh my knowledge and skills regularly. This course provided great examples for techniques and concepts to support diverse, at-risk students in a concise fashion. Through the synthesis of journal articles and the course implementation plan, I was able to create plans that I can implement in my own classroom.
I loved this course!
The way the modules and videos are structured is well-organized and logical. I was able to navigate through each lesson, activity and task without much frustration or confusion. This is my second course with Model Teaching and I will be taking more in the future.
Improving instruction Your goal
Course topics
The course menu covers more than 100 courses and 650 hours of content across many varied content areas like:
- 21st Century Learning
- AI in Education
- Classroom Management and Behavior
- Early Childhood
- ELA, Reading, and Writing
- English Language Learners
- Enrichment
- Gifted and Talented
- Leadership Development
- Lesson and Curriculum Planning
- Math
- Science
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Social Studies
- Special Education
- Teacher Wellness
- Teaching Strategies
- Technology in the Classroom
- Testing Strategies
- The Arts
You can view courses on those topics and many more topics in our full course menu.
Schools and districts Your goal
Professional development for schools and districts
Principals, instructional coaches, and district administrators use Model Teaching to provide self-paced professional development to their teachers with administrator oversight.
- Full course menu access. Give each teacher access to the entire course menu for one year, or assign specific courses to specific teachers.
- Administrator dashboard. Assign courses, monitor progress and time spent, and generate progress reports from a single school or district account.
- Observation and feedback tools. Every full-length course includes a classroom observation checklist your administrative team can use to follow training into the classroom.
- Quick Courses. One-hour Quick Courses work for professional learning communities, faculty meetings, and instructional growth plans.
- Fully managed grading. Model Teaching instructors evaluate all coursework and provide feedback to your teachers.
- Purchase orders accepted. Generate a quote for PO submission, or request a two-week demo account to review courses before purchasing. Model Teaching courses qualify for Title II, Part A professional development funding.
Volume discounts for 5 or more teachers
- 30% 5+ teachers
- 45% 25+ teachers
- 60% 50+ teachers
- 75% 100+ teachers
Frequently asked questions
Are Model Teaching professional development courses approved for teacher license renewal?
Model Teaching PD courses are pre-approved in many states. Most other states accept regionally accredited graduate-level credits for renewal, which Model Teaching also offers through its university partners. Check the PD Requirements by State page for your state’s rules.
Can I use Model Teaching courses for salary advancement?
Yes. Model Teaching graduate-level courses award semester credits from regionally accredited universities, with an official transcript and letter grade. Most school districts accept these credits for salary schedule advancement or lane change. Confirm the requirements in your district’s salary schedule before enrolling. If your district asks for a syllabus or approval letter, build a course approval packet (opens in a new tab).
What is the difference between a PD course and a graduate-level course?
A PD course awards hours and a certificate of completion. A graduate-level course is a longer and more comprehensive version of the course and awards university semester credits and an official transcript. Many courses are available in both formats. Use the Credit Type filter on the course menu to choose.
How much do the courses cost?
Individual courses start at $15. PD hour bundles start at $25. Graduate-level credit bundles require a one-time registration fee plus $70 per credit when you request your transcript. Schools and districts registering 5 or more teachers receive discounts of 30% to 75%.
How long do I have to complete a course?
You have one year of access from the date of purchase. Courses are self-paced, and you can pause and resume at any time.
How quickly will I receive my certificate or transcript?
Certificates of completion are issued within 1 to 2 business days of finishing a PD course. Transcripts for graduate-level courses are processed on a rolling basis once you request them and pay the per-credit fee, and typically take up to 12 business days for grade posting and transcript access, but this depends on your university partner.
Do I need to be currently teaching to take a course?
No. Courses do not require access to a classroom or students. Resources can be saved for future use.
Can these courses count toward a master’s degree?
Yes. Up to 9 credits earned through Model Teaching may be applied toward the Master of Education degree at Augustana University. Learn more about the M.Ed. pathway.
Can my school or district pay with a purchase order?
Yes. Use the quote tool to generate a quote for PO submission. Once the PO is received, Model Teaching sets up teacher and administrator accounts.
Where can I read reviews from other teachers?
A list of recent course reviews is available on the course reviews page.
How many PD hours do teachers need?
It depends on your state. Most states require teachers to complete a set number of professional development hours or continuing education credits within each renewal cycle. Find your state on the PD Requirements by State page to confirm the credit type and number of hours you need.
Are Model Teaching courses accredited?
Graduate-level courses are offered in partnership with regionally accredited universities and award semester credits with an official transcript and letter grade. PD courses award hours and a signed certificate of completion from Model Teaching, a pre-approved PD provider in several states.
Who teaches the courses?
All instructors are state-certified educators with classroom experience in their content area. Your instructor evaluates your work and provides written feedback focused on implementation.
Can I pay for my graduate credits later?
Yes. You pay a one-time registration fee when you buy a credit bundle, then pay the $70 per credit processing fee when you finish your courses and request your transcript.
Are there free professional development courses?
Yes. Model Teaching offers a selection of free courses and discounts. See our free professional development courses for teachers.
Still have a question?
An instructor can help recommend courses for your state or district.
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Choose the option that matches your goal.
- Renewing a license (your goal) View your state requirements, then build a PD bundle or a graduate-level credit bundle
- Advancing your salary (your goal) Build a graduate-level credit bundle
- Improving instruction (your goal) Browse the course menu
- Training a school or district (your goal) Build a quote or request a demo account
Questions about which courses meet your requirements? You can chat with us during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central), or submit a ticket or email courses@modelteaching.com after hours. An instructor can help recommend courses for your state or district.
