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We know your time is valuable. That is why we designed our courses to cut out administrative busywork and focus entirely on high-impact strategies you can actually use in your classroom. No mandatory login times, no group projects, and absolutely no massive portfolios.
Here is exactly how our process works from enrollment to earning your professional credits:
Because professional development rules vary by state and district, the process always begins by confirming your local requirements. Visit our state directory to select your region. This ensures you view the exact course catalogs, pricing, and credit tracks approved for your specific area:
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The moment you register, you receive immediate access to your digital course materials. Because our format is entirely asynchronous, you are in complete control of your environment and schedule. There are no weekly deadlines or mandatory sign-in windows; you have a generous timeframe of 1 to 6 months from purchase to complete your work (not sooner or later).
We don't believe in hundreds of pages of theoretical busywork. Our assignments are designed to be highly practical and immediately applicable to your real-world classroom. You will complete targeted reflections, resource design, and strategy implementations—never overwhelming, administrative portfolios.
Once you finish your assignments, simply email your completed coursework directly to our team at support@upwardteachers.com
No advanced software or specialized platforms are required. Our courses are fully accessible on any standard web browser using a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet. Course materials are delivered digitally, and you will complete your assignments using standard word processing software (such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs). When you are finished, you simply email your completed work directly to our team.
Yes, but to maintain academic integrity and comply with state department of education contact-hour equivalencies, courses cannot be completed in less than 1 month from your date of registration.
You have full control over your daily schedule within that 1-to-6-month window to fit the coursework around your professional and personal life.
Through the program, you can earn gift cards for completing multiple courses and successfully referring other teachers to Upward. For the complete instructions on how to start earning, please visit our dedicated Upward Rewards Program page.
Yes. Many educators choose to enroll in multiple courses simultaneously to maximize their time—especially during summer or extended school breaks.
Because our courses are designed to comply with rigorous academic contact-hour guidelines, remember that the 1-to-6-month completion window applies to each course individually.
Yes. Many educators choose to enroll in multiple courses simultaneously to maximize their time—especially during summer or extended school breaks.
Because our courses are designed to comply with rigorous academic contact-hour guidelines, remember that the 1-to-6-month completion window applies to each course individually.
It depends on the track you choose. Our Graduate Credit courses are formally evaluated on a traditional letter-grade scale (A–F) to ensure maximum compliance with district human resource policies, as many school systems do not accept "Pass/Fail" or "Satisfactory" marks for salary lane advancement.
Other courses are processed and tracked directly in line with your state's registry reporting standards. Visit your State page for more information.
We view professional development as a collaborative process, not a checklist. When you submit your assignments to our evaluation team, you won’t just get a automated pass/fail notification.
A member of our instructional team reviews your work and provides actionable, personalized feedback on your reflections and strategy implementations within one week, helping you bridge the course material directly into your daily teaching practice.