Course
Credit
TeacherLine
courses offer the following options for re-certification and graduate
credit:
IMPORTANT:
- Be
sure to follow through on any noted responsibilities for securing
the applicable credit, including verifying the value of the credit,
as it applies to your personal objective, with your district or
state department of certification.
- It
is important that you notify TeacherLine Southeast of the credit
option you choose for each course you participate in, even if
your choice is no credit. We will ask you for this information
after your course begins.
Credit
Options:
SC
Renewal Credits:
15 hour courses = 1 recertification hour or 20 renewal credits (price varies from $145 to $265)
30
hour courses = 2 recertification hours or 40 renewal credits ($295)
45 hour courses = 3 recertification hours or 60 renewal credits
(price varies from $345 to $595)
The
state department of education has pre-approved all 15hr, 30hr and
45hr TeacherLine courses for professional development, however we
encourage you to get pre-approval from your district or the state
office to be sure your individual needs are met.
Upon
your successful completion of the course, we will send you an "Official
Documentation for Completion SDE Approved Recertification Course"
certificate that you are then responsible for submitting to your
district/state agency.
If
you have questions for the State Department of Education, Division
of Teacher Quality, you can reach them at 803-734-8466 in the Columbia
area or 877-885-5280 elsewhere; calls are only accepted between
the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday - Friday. You can also
visit their website at http://www.scteachers.org/cert/recert/rc_index.cfm.
Several
SC schools/districts are currently or
have previously funded TeacherLine courses for their teachers.
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SC
PACE Credit:
The
following TeacherLine courses have been pre-approved for PACE credit
by the South Carolina Department of Education. Each of these courses
is a 45hr instruction course and must be taken for 3 hours of graduate
credit in order to qualify for PACE.
- Class
Choice / Teaching of Reading in the Content Area Category:
- RDLA152
An Introduction to Underlying Principles and Research for Effective
Literacy Instruction (Grades K-8)
Syllabus
- Methods
in the Content Area / Middle School Science Category:
- SCIE510
Teaching Middle School Life Science (Grades 5-8)
Syllabus
- SCIE540
Teaching Middle School Physical Science (Grades 5-8)
Syllabus
- Methods
in the Content Area / Science Category:
- Biology
- SCIE520
Teaching High School Biology (Grades 9-12)
Syllabus
- Physical
Science
- SCIE550
Teaching High School Physical Science (Grades 9-12)
Syllabus
* Check course availability in upcoming Course Offerings.
If you have
any concerns about taking these courses for PACE credit, please
consult your PACE Course Book, visit the PACE website at www.scpace.org,
or contact the State Department of Education, Division of Teacher
Quality at 803-734-8466 in the Columbia area or 877-885-5280 elsewhere;
calls are accepted between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 4:30 P.M.,
Monday - Friday.
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Credits for SC Add-On Online Teaching Certificate
As outlined below, the SC Department of Education has approved several TeacherLine courses for credit towards their Add-On Online Teaching Certificate.
ONLINE TEACHING
This is an optional add-on certification that is intended to enhance an educator’s skills and knowledge beyond that required for traditional teaching and to prepare the individual to teach classes within an online environment. Individuals who wish to add Online Teaching to an existing certificate must meet the following requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree Initial or professional certificate at the middle, secondary, or preK–12 level Minimum qualifying score(s) on the content area examination(s) required by the State Board of Education Specialized preparation (required courses)
| Required Course: |
Approved TeacherLine Course: |
| Facilitating Online Courses Effectively |
TECH522:
Online Facilitator Training I: Mastering the Skills of Online Teaching |
| Effective Online Course Management |
Not offered by TeacherLine. The SCDE suggests you contact the institution you wish to attend to see if they offer a course that would meet the requirement. One identified source for this course is
"EDIT 610: Instructional Design and Technology Integration" offered by Coastal Carolina University. |
* Check course availability in upcoming Course Offerings.
- Elective Courses (two elective courses are required; choose no more than one TeacherLine course from each elective category):
| |
Elective Course Category:
|
Approved TeacherLine Course: |
| A) |
Approaches and Tools for Developing Web-Enhanced Lessons |
TECH195:
Graphic Organizers for 21st Century Learning
or
TECH145:
Teaching with WebQuests
|
| B) |
Differentiating Instruction to Accommodate Learning Styles |
INST120:
Creating Units to Support Differing Learning Styles
or
INST180:
Differentiated Instruction |
| C) |
Learning and Teaching with Web 2.0 Tools |
TECH330: Communicate and Collaborate Online
or
TECH315: Cooperation and Collaboration in the 21st Century
or
TECH345: Developing Understanding with Dynamic Media and Digital Storytelling |
| D) |
South Carolina Online Resources |
Not offered by TeacherLine. Please consult elearning SC PD or the SCDE regarding these 2 elective courses (D & E). |
| E) |
Classroom Assessment Enhanced by Technology |
| |
* TeacherLine course that is comparable to multiple elective courses: |
TECH300: The Computer for Personal Productivity |
* Check course availability in upcoming Course Offerings.
Waiver Provisions:
Coursework listed above may be waived and certification in Online Teaching granted for teachers who have successfully taught three online courses through an accredited educational institution or professional development program within three years of application (URL or access to current online courses required). *All coursework listed above will be offered online by the South Carolina Department of
Education (SCDE) for graduate credit in conjunction with selected colleges or universities. Additional courses options may be added as needed by the SCDE.
http://www.scteachers.org/cert/certpdf/teachercertificationmanual.pdf
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GA
PLU Credits:
15 hour courses = 1 PLU (price varies from $145 to $265)
30
hour courses = 3 PLUs ($295)
45 hour courses = 4 PLUs (price varies from $345 to $595)
The
state department of education has pre-approved all 15hr, 30hr and
45hr TeacherLine courses for professional development, however we
encourage you to get pre-approval from your district or the state
office to be sure your individual needs are met. Download the Application
for Professional Learning Unit Credit Prior Approval Form (as a
Word document or view as HTML
page) and complete and submit it to your district.
Upon
your successful completion of the course, we will send you the Professional
Learning Unit Course Completion Form that you are then responsible
for completing and submitting to your district/state agency.
If
you have questions for the GA Professional Standards Commission,
visit their website at http://www.gapsc.com/TeacherCertification.asp
or call (404) 232-2500; outside the Metro Atlanta area (Georgia
only), you may call (800) 869-7775.
September 2009: "The
Georgia Department of Education has reviewed PBS TeacherLine's English
language arts and mathematics classes and given them our stamp of
approval," Superintendent [Kathy] Cox said. "These classes are well-aligned with our state standards and
the high expectations we have for teachers in Georgia."
Marilyn Stansbury,
director of education for Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB), said
this is just the beginning of this partnership.
"We will
continue to work together to find ways we can provide high-quality,
low-cost professional development opportunities for Georgia teachers,"
Ms. Stansbury said. "We are excited to launch this new partnership
with the Georgia Department of Education and the state's educators."
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NC
CEU and Reading Credits:
15 hour courses = 1.5 CEU credits (price varies from $145 to $265)
30
hour courses = 3 CEU credits ($295)
45 hour courses = 4.5 CEU credits (price varies from $345 to $595)
More
than 100 NC districts have pre-approved
Teacherline courses for professional development CEU credit,
however we advise you to get pre-approval from your LEA/district
to use this course for re-certification credit to be sure your individual
needs are met; your LEA/district will advise you of the steps necessary.
If
you have questions regarding certificate renewal in NC, please visit
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/licensure/forms.html
or call 1-800-577-7994.
Note: The NC
Division of Child Development has approved all early childhood "PreK-K",
"PreK-2", and "PreK-3" grade level courses for
staff in licensed child care facilities and homes regulated by the
Division. Learners must submit a valid TeacherLine Southeast certificate
for in-service credit.
The
following courses qualify for reading credits for certificate renewal:
(Early Reading First Schools: check your guidelines.)
- RDLA130
(30hrs)
Teaching Reading in Science
Syllabus
- RDLA152 (45hrs)
An Introduction to Underlying Principles and Research for Effective
Literacy Instruction
Syllabus
- RDLA157 (45hrs)
Teaching Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Syllabus
- RDLA162 (45hrs)
Teaching Phonics and Spelling for Emergent Readers
Syllabus
- RDLA167 (45hrs)
Teaching Phonics and Spelling for Beginning and Transitional Readers
Syllabus
- RDLA172 (45hrs)
Teaching Vocabulary: Word Meanings and Word Knowledge
Syllabus
- RDLA195
(30hrs)
Teaching Reading Fluency [Review course research]
Syllabus
- RDLA340
(30hrs)
Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
Syllabus
* Check course availability in upcoming Course Offerings.
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Graduate
Credit:
Graduate
credit is generally available for all TeacherLine courses except
for any courses offering fewer than 15 contact hours. Check the
course detail page to verify the availability of graduate credit
for any particular course.
Graduate
credit fees are paid directly to the granting institution upon registration
for the credit; these fees are separate from course enrollment fees
and are NOT paid at the same time.
Note:
Registration for graduate credit is available AFTER the course begins
through the last day of the course; the information on how to register
is provided by your course facilitator, usually around the second
week of the course.
15
hour courses = 1 graduate credit
30 hour courses = 2 graduate credits
45 hour courses = 3 graduate credits
PBS
TeacherLine has made the following arrangements:
(Please note, credit rates are per March 2011 and they are subject to change. Additional fees may apply.)
- Sierra Nevada College
SNC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. 775-831-1314.
- 15
hour courses = 1 graduate credit ($75)
- 30
hour courses = 2 graduate credits ($150)
- 45
hour courses = 3 graduate credits ($225)
- Adams
State College of Colorado
ASC has regional NCATE accreditation as well as national accreditation
from the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
1-800-548-6679.
- 15
hour courses = 1 graduate credit ($79)
- 30
hour courses = 2 graduate credits ($158)
- 45
hour courses = 3 graduate credits ($237)
- Northwest
Nazarene University of Idaho
NNU is accredited by the Northwest
Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). 208-467-8439
- 15
hour courses = 1 graduate credit ($80)
- 30
hour courses = 2 graduate credits ($160)
- 45
hour courses = 3 graduate credits ($240)
- Boise State University
Boise State is accredited by the Northwest
Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). 208-426-3713
- 15
hour courses = 1 graduate credit ($80)
- 30
hour courses = 2 graduate credits ($160)
- 45
hour courses = 3 graduate credits ($240)
- James Madison University
JMU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- 15
hour courses = 1 graduate credit ($90)
- 30
hour courses = 2 graduate credits ($180)
- 45
hour courses = 3 graduate credits ($270)
- University of Sioux Falls
USF is accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools.
- 15
hour courses = 1 graduate credit ($97.50)
- 30
hour courses = 2 graduate credits ($195)
- 45
hour courses = 3 graduate credits ($292.50)
- Washburn University
WU has been continuously accredited or approved by the Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- 15
hour courses = 1 graduate credit ($121)
- 30
hour courses = 2 graduate credits ($242)
- 45
hour courses = 3 graduate credits ($363)
- University of Missouri - Kansas City
UMKC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
- 15
hour courses = 1 graduate credit ($125)
- 30
hour courses = 2 graduate credits ($250)
- 45
hour courses = 3 graduate credits ($375)
- University of Central Missouri
UCM is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- 15
hour courses = 1 graduate credit ($125)
- 30
hour courses = 2 graduate credits ($250)
- 45
hour courses = 3 graduate credits ($375)
- Madonna
University
of Michigan
MU has
national NCATE accreditation. 734-432-5697
- 15
hour courses = 1 graduate credit ($150)
- 30
hour courses = 2 graduate credits ($300)
- 45
hour courses = 3 graduate credits ($450)
- Central Michigan University
CMU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association.
- 15
hour courses = 1 graduate credit ($300)
- 30
hour courses = 2 graduate credits ($600)
- 45
hour courses = 3 graduate credits ($900)
- Indiana
University
IU has national NCATE accreditation. Learners can apply
up to nine IU graduate credits from PBS TeacherLine courses towards
a Masters Degree in Education at IU.
- 15
hour courses = 1 graduate credit ($329.87)
- 30
hour courses = 2 graduate credits ($659.74)
- 45
hour courses = 3 graduate credits ($989.61)
Additional
information about graduate credit is available at the PBS TeacherLine
web site.
Notes:
- In
GA and NC, please contact your district and/or state agency for
any additional requirements or graduate credit concerns.
- In
SC, if you are working towards your Master's +30, you need to
check with the state certification office to make sure 21 of your
hours are in your content/certification area. Remember that all
+18 and +30 course work must be completed within 7 years from
the start of the course work. You can reach the State Department
of Education, Division of Teacher Quality at 803-734-8466 in the
Columbia area or 877-885-5280 elsewhere; calls are only accepted
between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday - Friday.
You can also visit their website at http://www.scteachers.org/cert/recert/rc_index.cfm.
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ISTE Capstone Certificate Program:
PBS TeacherLine partners with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) to certify teachers who lead the way in the classroom technology integration. The PBS Capstone Program has earned FULL alignment to all the ISTE NETS*T 2008 standards for our PBS TeacherLine / ISTE Capstone Certificate Program. We are the ONLY organization to be fully aligned to both the Seal of Alignment for Development and the Seal of Alignment for Assessment!
Learners who successfully complete the program receive a joint certificate from ISTE and PBS TeacherLine, certifying their proficiency in ISTE NETS*T standards.
This research-based, online professional development program empowers you to achieve the following:
- Demonstrate your mastery of ISTE's National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS*T);
- Earn recognized certification in technology integration;
- Build a community of support for technology integration.
Program participants engage in the following activities:
- Identify relevant research about technology and learning;
- Develop a multimedia portfolio of projects that demonstrate technical standards in classroom situations;
- Exchange ideas and strategies with other program participants;
- Interact with a coach who provides guidance and feedback.
The Capstone Program:
- Tech 401: Capstone Introduction: Planning a Technology Portfolio (syllabus)
This course is a prerequisite for anyone interested in pursuing the Capstone Certification program, and is perfect for educational innovators who are excited about digital technology. Through readings, examination of their own teaching practices and the ISTE NETS*T, and exploration of available technologies, learners will increase their understanding of, and comfort with, the NETS*T and their practical applications in the classroom. Learners must successfully complete this course before moving on to Capstone 1.
- Tech 410: Capstone I: Developing a NETS*T Technology Portfolio (syllabus)
In this 12-week course you will deepen your thinking about effective teaching with technology. Learn how to collaborate to create a digital portfolio demonstrating the 2008 NETS*T incorporating lessons or projects that exemplify effective use of technology.
Capstone I is a prerequisite for enrollment in Capstone II.
- Tech 415: Capstone II: Proficient Use of Technology with the NETS*T (syllabus)
Through collaboration with other course participants, explore research and methods to facilitate authentic classroom learning using current and emerging digital tools. In this 12-week course, learners will expand their portfolio created in Capstone I to demonstrate the 2008 NETS*T at advanced levels.
* Check course availability in upcoming Course Offerings.
Learn more about the ISTE standards here:
http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers/nets-for-teachers-2008.aspx
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