Course Credit for TeacherLine Professional Development Online Courses

Course Credit

PBS TeacherLine courses offer the following options for re-certification and graduate credit: [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.]
SC	GA	NC	Graduate Credits
Renewal Credits PACE Credits Add-On Online Teaching Certif. Credits ePortfolio Tech. Credits	PLU Credits	CEU Credits Literacy/Reading Credits	Graduate Credits

IMPORTANT:
When you enroll,
enter "TLSE" in the promo-code box
to ensure SC, NC or GA credit!

* If you have another promo-code to use that does not cite 'TLSE' (except for district-given codes), please contact us before enrolling so we can provide you with an equivalent TLSE code.

800-277-0829 or teacherline@scetv.org

SC Renewal Credits:

The SC State Department of Education has pre-approved all 15hr, 30hr and 45hr TeacherLine courses for professional development renewal credits.

Learners are advised to verify with their school/district or the department of education the value of credit a particular course will earn per their particular certification and educational needs prior to enrolling in a course.

For renewal credit questions:

Review the SC Educator Certification Manual
Visit the SCDoE website for Recertification
Call the SCDoE, Division of Teacher Quality
- Columbia: 803-734-8466
- Statewide: 877-885-5280
  (calls are accepted 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., M - F)

Instr. Hours	Renewal Credits	Cost
15	1 recert. hour/20 renewal credits	varies, $145 to $265
30	2 recert. hours/40 renewal credits	$295
45	3 recert. hours/60 renewal credits	varies, $345 to $525

Learners who select "SC Renewal Credits" as their credit choice through our credit notification process, and have successfully completed their course, will be provided the SC "Official Documentation for Completion SDE Approved Recertification Course" certificate.

See our FAQs for more information regarding certificates.

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SC PACE Credits:

Each of these PACE-approved courses is a 45hr instruction course and must be taken for 3 hours of graduate credit in order to qualify for PACE credit.

For PACE-related questions:

Consult your PACE Course Book
Visit the PACE website
Call the SCDoE, Division of Teacher Quality
- Columbia: 803-734-8466
- Statewide: 877-885-5280
  (calls are accepted 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., M - F)

See what teachers are saying about RDLA152

PACE-Approved Courses
Class Choice/ Teaching of Reading in the Content Area Category:	RDLA152 (Gr K-8) Syllabus An Introduction to Underlying Principles and Research for Effective Literacy Instruction
Methods in the Content Area/ Middle School Science Category:	SCIE510 (Gr 5-8) Syllabus Teaching Middle School Life Science SCIE540 (Gr 5-8) Syllabus Teaching Middle School Physical Science
Methods in the Content Area/ Science Category:	Biology SCIE520 (Gr 9-12) Syllabus Teaching High School Biology Physical Science SCIE550 (Gr 9-12) Syllabus Teaching High School Physical Science
Check course availability in upcoming Course Offerings.

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SC Add-On Online Teaching Certificate Credits:

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.

Waiver Provisions:
Coursework listed 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).

For Add-On Certificate questions:

Review the SC Educator Certification Manual
Visit the SCDoE website for Add-On Certification
Call the SCDoE, Div. of Teacher Quality
- Columbia:
  803-734-8466
- Statewide:
  877-885-5280
  (calls are accepted 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., M - F)

"I had never taken an online course before. I took [TECH145]. It was an awesome experience.You have the opportunity to share with others all over the country.

The facilitator did a great job of giving the assignments and commenting; almost instant feedback. There are help desks for assignments and technology questions. I needed graduate credit for this course and I was able to sign up online to get that as well; my transcript arrived about 2 weeks after I completed the course.

I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to take some courses in a relaxed, fun manner! PBS has made the entire experience user-friendly."

Cyndy Duggins, Horry County Schools, SC

As outlined below, the SC Department of Education has approved several TeacherLine courses for credit towards their Add-On Online Teaching Certificate.

Part A:

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)

* These courses must be taken for graduate credit in order to count for the certificate.

Required Courses:	Approved TeacherLine Courses:
Facilitating Online Courses Effectively	TECH522: Online Facilitator Training I: Mastering the Skills of Online Teaching
Effective Online Course Management	TECH570: Fundamentals of Virtual K-12 Teaching

Check course availability in upcoming Course Offerings.

Part B:

Elective Courses (two elective courses are required; choose no more than one TeacherLine course from each elective category):

* These courses must be taken for graduate credit in order to count for the certificate.

Elective Courses (need 2):	Approved TeacherLine Courses:
Approaches and Tools for Developing Web-Enhanced Lessons	TECH195: Graphic Organizers for 21st Century Learning or TECH145: Teaching with WebQuests
Differentiating Instruction to Accommodate Learning Styles	INST120: Creating Units to Support Differing Learning Styles or INST180: Differentiated Instruction
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
South Carolina Online Resources	Not offered by TeacherLine.Please consult the SCDoE regarding these 2 elective courses.
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.

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SC ePortfolio Technology Credits:

As outlined here, the SC Department of Education has approved several TeacherLine courses for ePortfolio technology credit (others are pending).

For ePortfolio-related questions:

Review this pdf overview
Visit the ePortfolio website or the E2T2 SCDoE page

ePortfolio Approved Courses

* View course syllabi and details on our Master Course Listing page and check course availability in upcoming Course Offerings.

Developing Level:
INST342: Teaching with Primary Resources
TECH160: Putting Technology to Use in the Classroom
TECH300: The Computer for Personal Productivity

Both Levels:
INST120: Creating Units to Support Differing Learning Styles
INST125: Building Critical Thinking Skills for Online Research
INST180: Differentiated Instruction
INST300: Curriculum Mapping I by Heidi Hayes Jacobs
INST315: Teaching for Multiple Intelligences
INST320: Connecting Family, Community and Schools
INST325: Using Assessment and Evaluation
STEM412: Global Climate Change Education for Middle School
STEM417: Global Climate Change Education for High School
STEM420: Inspiring Elementary Students with Engineering

Mastery Level:
INST305 Curriculum Mapping II by Heidi Hayes Jacobs
TECH145 Teaching with WebQuests
TECH195 Graphic Organizers for 21st Century Learning
TECH315 Cooperation and Collaboration in the 21st Century
TECH325 Searching and Researching on the Internet
TECH330 Communicate and Collaborate Online
TECH335 Publishing on the Web
TECH340 Evaluating and Organizing Internet Resources and Content
TECH345 Developing Understanding with Dynamic Media and Digital Storytelling
TECH522 Online Facilitator Training I: Mastering the Skills of Online Teaching
TECH570 Fundamentals of Virtual K-12 Teaching

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GA PLU Credits:

The GA State Department of Education has pre-approved all 15hr, 30hr and 45hr TeacherLine courses for professional development, however learners are advised to verify with their school/district or the department of education the value of credit a particular course will earn per their particular certification and educational needs prior to enrolling in a course.

Download the Application for Professional Learning Unit Credit Prior Approval Form (as a Word document or view as HTML page) and complete and submit to your district.

Learners who select "GA PLU Credits" as their credit choice through our credit notification process, and have successfully completed their course, will be provided the GA Professional Learning Unit Course Completion Form certificate.

See our FAQs for more information regarding certificates.

Instr. Hours	PLU Credits	Cost
15	1 PLU	varies, $145 to $265
30	3 PLUs	$295
45	4 PLUs	varies, $345 to $525

For PLU credit questions:

Visit the GAPSC website

Call the GAPSC

Metro Atlanta area: 404-232-2500

Statewide (GA only): 800-869-7775

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NC CEU Credits:

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.

* 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.

Learners who select "NC CEU Credits" as their credit choice through our credit notification process, and have successfully completed their course, will be provided a CEU Course Completion certificate.

See our FAQs for more information regarding certificates.

Instr. Hours	CEU Credits	Cost
15	1.5 CEUs	varies, $145 to $265
30	3 CEUs	$295
45	4.5 CEUs	varies, $345 to $525

For CEU credit questions:

Contact your school/district office

Visit the NCPS Licensure website

Call the NC Licensure office at 800-577-7994

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NC Literacy/Reading Credits:

The NC Department of Public Instruction affirmed the literacy credit acceptance of these PBS TeacherLine courses on 1/10/13.

For literacy/reading credit questions:

Contact your local LEA HR Director
Visit the NCPS Licensure website
Call the NC Licensure office at 800-577-7994

Check course availability in upcoming Course Offerings.

"I am in session 5 of the six session course and I love it. It is very convenient and flexible. I think administrators would find it very beneficial.

I took it at first just to get my reading credit but I find that I am really enjoying it. I would definitely recommend it to CMS employees."

Twan Ellison, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC [RDLA150 (now RDLA152)]

The following courses qualify for literacy/reading credits for certificate renewal:

(Early Reading First Schools: check your guidelines.)

RDLA130 (Gr 3-12, 30hrs) Syllabus
Teaching Reading in Science

RDLA152 (Gr K-8, 45hrs) Syllabus
An Introduction to Underlying Principles and Research for Effective Literacy Instruction

RDLA157 (Gr PreK-3, 45hrs) Syllabus
Teaching Phonemic Awareness and Phonics

RDLA162 (Gr PreK-K, 45hrs) Syllabus
Teaching Phonics and Spelling for Emergent Readers

RDLA167 (Gr 1-3, 45hrs) Syllabus
Teaching Phonics and Spelling for Beginning and Transitional Readers

RDLA172 (Gr PreK-2, 45hrs) Syllabus
Teaching Vocabulary: Word Meanings and Word Knowledge

RDLA195 (Gr 2-5, 30hrs) Syllabus
Teaching Reading Fluency [Review course research]

RDLA340 (Gr 6-12, 30hrs) Syllabus
Teaching Reading in the Content Areas

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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.

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.

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., M - F.

"I began taking TeacherLine courses in 2004 in my effort to complete my Masters +30 certification. From the first course, I was hooked! I absolutely love the flexibility and stupendous learning potential that has accompanied every course that I have taken.

It is unquestionable that my students, and by extension, their test scores have benefited from the wealth of knowledge that I have gained though the TeacherLine online community. I am such a strong supporter of this format of learning that I [became] a TeacherLine facilitator so that I can share the knowledge that I have so happily received."

Betsy Long, Kershaw County Schools, SC
TeacherLine learner since 2004
TeacherLine facilitator since 2006

PBS TeacherLine has made the following graduate credit arrangements: (Credit rates per November 2012 and subject to change. Additional fees may apply.)
Morningside College Morningside is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. 800-831-0806, x5465.	15 hr courses = 1 GC ($60) 30 hr courses = 2 GC ($120) 45 hr courses = 3 GC ($180)
Sierra Nevada College SNC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. 775-831-1314.	15 hr courses = 1 GC ($75) 30 hr courses = 2 GC ($150) 45 hr courses = 3 GC ($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 hr courses = 1 GC ($79) 30 hr courses = 2 GC ($158) 45 hr courses = 3 GC ($237)
Northwest Nazarene University of Idaho NNU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). 208-467-8439	15 hr courses = 1 GC ($80) 30 hr courses = 2 GC ($160) 45 hr courses = 3 GC ($240)
Boise State University Boise State is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). 208-426-3713	15 hr courses = 1 GC ($80) 30 hour courses = 2 GC ($160) 45 hour courses = 3 GC ($240)
James Madison University JMU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.	15 hr courses = 1 GC ($90) 30 hr courses = 2 GC ($180) 45 hr courses = 3 GC ($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 hr courses = 1 GC ($97.50) 30 hr courses = 2 GC ($195) 45 hr courses = 3 GC ($292.50)
Central Michigan University CMU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association.	15 hr courses = 1 GC ($100) 30 hr courses = 2 GC ($200) 45 hr courses = 3 GC ($300)
University of Missouri - Kansas City UMKC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.	15 hr courses = 1 GC ($125) 30 hr courses = 2 GC ($250) 45 hr courses = 3 GC ($375)
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 hr courses = 1 GC ($131) 30 hr courses = 2 GC ($262) 45 hr courses = 3 GC ($393)
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 hr courses = 1 GC ($134) 30 hr courses = 2 GC ($268) 45 hr courses = 3 GC ($402)
Madonna University of Michigan MU has national NCATE accreditation. 734-432-5697	15 hr courses = 1 GC ($150) 30 hr courses = 2 GC ($300) 45 hr courses = 3 GC ($450)
Indiana University IU has national NCATE accreditation. Learners can apply up to nine IU GCs from PBS TeacherLine courses towards a Masters Degree in Education at IU.	15 hr courses = 1 GC ($377.66) 30 hr courses = 2 GC ($755.32) 45 hr courses = 3 GC ($1,132.98)

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