Alaska Teacher Certificate Renewal & Salary Advancement

Earn official graduate credits through UMass Global to satisfy your Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) 5-Year Professional Certificate renewal requirements.

Move across your district’s salary scale (BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+15).

100% flexible and Alaska DEED / TEACH-AK aligned.

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Only $240 per 3-Credit Graduate Level Course

No Hidden Fees

$240 per 3-credit graduate course. Period.

100% Asynchronous

Courses designed for the busy teacher. No portfolios - just practical implementation.

Accredited

Graduate-level credits provided through UMass Global.

DEED Aligned

1 semester credit = 1 Alaska renewal credit. 2 courses (6 credits) = 100% of your 5-year renewal requirement.

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Browse our catalog of graduate-level courses and select the ones that fit your goals. Syllabi available Upon Request if required by your school district.

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Simplify Your Alaska Certificate Renewal and District Salary Advancement

Alaska Educator Certificate Renewal & Reinstatement

  • 100% Renewal Credits in 2 Courses: Under Alaska DEED regulations, renewing or reinstating a 5-year Professional Certificate requires 6 renewal credits. Completing two 3-credit Upward courses yields 6 graduate semester credits—fully satisfying 100% of your 5-year renewal requirement.

  • Direct Credit-to-Credit Conversion: Alaska DEED converts college coursework from regionally accredited universities at a direct rate of 1 semester hour = 1 renewal credit.

  • TEACH-AK Portal Ready: Upload your official UMass Global transcripts directly to your TEACH-AK dashboard for seamless state verification.

Alaska District Salary Scale Advancement

  • Permanent Base Pay Increases: Stack official UMass Global graduate credits to cross compensation thresholds on your local district matrix (e.g., BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+15, MA+30).

  • High-ROI Investment: At $240 per course, moving up a single salary column delivers a permanent, compounding bump to your annual earnings and state pension base.

  • District Pre-Approval Support: Because local collective bargaining agreements govern salary movement, we provide complete, detailed course syllabi upon request so you can secure district pre-approval before starting.

Earning Credit

  1. Email your completed coursework to support@upwardteachers.com
  2. Upward evaluates your coursework within one week of your submission, and submits your grade to UMass Global (our accredited university partner)
  3. UMass Global posts your grade within five business days of receiving Upward's assessment
  4. You login to your UMass Global account to order your transcripts. 
    Note: Transcripts are securely managed and issued directly by UMass Global. For official transcript support, you can contact the university at exed@umassglobal.edu
  5. Celebrate your achievement, and sign up for more Upward Rewards!

Alaska Educator FAQs: Certificate Renewal & Salary Scales

How do Upward graduate courses count toward my Alaska certificate renewal?

According to the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development, 1 semester hour of credit from a regionally accredited university equals 1 renewal credit. Renewing a 5-year Professional Certificate requires 6 renewal credits.

Because each Upward course awards 3 official graduate semester credits through UMass Global, completing two courses provides 6 renewal credits—satisfying 100% of your requirement.
Are UMass Global credits accepted by Alaska DEED and TEACH-AK?

Yes. Alaska DEED requires college coursework to be completed through regionally accredited institutions.

All Upward courses award official, transcripted graduate credits from UMass Global (regionally accredited by WSCUC), meeting state standards for renewal and reinstatement.
Do these courses satisfy Alaska's endorsement relevance rules?

Yes. Alaska DEED mandates that renewal credits relate to your teaching employment, an active endorsement area, or an endorsement you are pursuing. Upward’s courses cover core pedagogical areas, TESOL, Special Education, and Content Areas designed to align directly with educator endorsement standards.
Can I use these graduate credits for salary lane movement in Alaska school districts?

Yes. Many Alaska public school districts recognize regionally accredited graduate semester credits for horizontal movement across salary schedule lanes.

We recommend submitting our detailed course syllabus (available upon request) to your district administration or HR department for pre-approval prior to enrolling.
How much do courses cost, and are there any hidden fees?

Every course is a flat $240 per 3-credit graduate course with no additional fees for textbooks, registration, or platform access.

Every purchase automatically enrolls you in Upward Rewards, where you can earn retail gift cards for loyalty and referrals.