Idaho Teacher Certificate Renewal & Salary Advancement

Earn official graduate credits through UMass Global to satisfy your Idaho Department of Education (SDE) 5-Year Certificate renewal requirements

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

100% flexible and Idaho SDE-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.

Idaho SDE Aligned

Satisfies the state rule requiring transcripted university credit. 2 courses (6 credits) = 100% of your 5-year renewal.

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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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Check your inbox for your welcome packet and dive right in. Complete your coursework 100% online anytime between one and six months from registration.

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Simplify Your Idaho Certificate Renewal and District Salary Advancement

Idaho Educator Certificate Renewal

  • 100% Renewal Credits in 2 Courses: Under Idaho Department of Education rules, renewing a 5-year certificate requires 6 semester credits. Completing just two 3-credit Upward courses yields 6 graduate semester credits—fully satisfying 100% of your 5-year renewal requirement.

  • Fulfills the University Transcript Requirement: Idaho mandates that at least 3 of your 6 renewal credits come from an accredited college or university on an official transcript. Because all Upward courses are transcripted by UMass Global, you satisfy state law while skipping the hassle of tracking 45+ hours of local in-service paperwork.

  • Direct SDE Submission: Electronic copies of your official UMass Global transcript can be emailed as a PDF directly to transcripts@sde.idaho.gov with your renewal application packet.

Idaho 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!

Idaho Educator FAQs: Certificate Renewal & Salary Scales

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

The Idaho Department of Education requires 6 semester credits of professional development to renew a 5-year certificate.

Because each Upward course awards 3 official graduate semester credits through UMass Global, completing two courses completely satisfies 100% of your 5-year renewal requirement.
Do Upward courses meet Idaho's university credit mandate?

Yes. Idaho SDE rules strictly mandate that at least 3 of your 6 renewal credits must come from an accredited college or university on an official transcript.

All Upward courses award transcripted graduate credit from UMass Global (regionally accredited by WSCUC), meeting state requirements.
Can I use these graduate credits for salary lane movement in Idaho school districts?

Yes. Many Idaho public school districts accept 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.
How are courses delivered, and how long do I have to finish?

Our courses are 100% digital, self-paced, and fully asynchronous. You can complete your coursework anytime within 1 to 6 months from purchase, making it easy to balance teaching, family, and personal commitments.