Meeting State Requirements for Rhode Island Teachers
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We have helped many teachers from Rhode Island renew their certificates, increase their salaries and advance their careers.
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Credit Conversion
1 Teaching Channel with Learners Edge graduate level, continuing education credit = 15 PLUs (Professional Learning Units)
Each Teaching Channel with Learners Edge 3-credit course requires approximately 45 hours for course completion.
Initial (3-year) Certificates: Educators holding Initial certificates must complete 25 PLUs per year of employment for a total of 75 PLUs in order to progress to a Professional (5-year) certificate.
Professional (5-year) Certificates: Educators holding Professional Certificates must complete 15 PLUs per year of employment for a total of 60 PLUs in order to renew as a Professional (5-year) certificate. Since PLUs were not required until renewal year 2020, educators must complete them for school years 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22 only (hence the total of 45 PLUs).
Teaching Channel with Learners Edge courses can be used toward PLUs. Choose professional development or Flex Credit courses for renewal needs only. Select 1, 2, or 3-credit courses to meet your renewal needs and work toward salary advancement.
Advanced (7-year) Certificates: Educators who achieve an aspirational benchmark in addition to the 60 PLUs can progress to an Advanced (7-year) certificate. Evidence of aspirational benchmarks must be submitted to RIDE when renewing online on My eCert. Aspirational benchmarks include conferral of an advanced degree.
Move toward a Master’s degree with the American College of Education 3-Course Bundle (9 Credits) for just $99 a month for 12 months with optional payment plan.
For more information, visit the Rhode Island 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 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? 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 Rhode Island 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 $187.
5-Course Bundle
Choose five 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save up to $380.
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
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.