New York Teacher Salary Advancement & Professional Growth

Whether you need A+ Credits for NYC salary differential or CTLE Hours for NYSED certification, Upward provides the ASPDP-approved and university courses to get you there.

 ASPDP Courses

A+ Credits & ASPDP

Earn your NYC DOE Salary Differential through approved ASPDP P-Credit courses

CTLE Hours

Complete your 100 CTLE Hours for NYSED certificate maintenance

Salary Advancement

Reach your MA+30 or 2nd Differential faster

Optional Graduate Credit

Include UMass Global Credits to earn university credit

Select Your Path

ASPDP Courses

Each of our ASPDP-approved courses carry 3 A+ credits (or 3 P credits) for salary differentials and 45 CTLE Hours for NYSED Certificate maintenance
  1. Register for your Upward ASPDP course here ($110 per course)
  2. Register for the same course on the ASPDP portal and pay the $125 ASPDP fee to finalize your enrollment. Summer 2026 registration opens on June 8.
  3. Early registrations for Summer 2026 are accepted!

Graduate-Level Courses

Many NY school districts accept Graduate level credits for salary advancement
  1. Register for your Upward Graduate-Level Credit course here ($240, university enrollment is already included)
  2. Complete the course and order your UMass Global transcripts for salary advancement in many NY school districts

⏰ASPDP's Summer session catalog opens June 8, and closes July 20

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Course Selection & Approval

  1. Register for your Upward ASPDP courses here and now for $110.
  2. Register for the same course on the ASPDP portal and pay the $125 ASPDP fee
 ASPDP Courses

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Complete Coursework

We'll email you your welcome packet, and you're all set! Complete your ASPDP coursework before the end date of the term in question, or your university coursework between one and six months (not earlier or later) from the date of your registration.

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Graduate Level Courses

Earning Credit

1. Submit

Email coursework to support@upwardteachers.com before the end of the ASPDP semester (Summer 2026 ends Aug 28).

2. Evaluation

We enter your grade into the ASPDP Portal within 14 days of the end of the semester.

3. Final Survey

Complete the DOE Survey in your account to finalize credits.

Verification

After the ASPDP audit (up to 6 weeks), download your transcript.

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NYC, ASPDP & Salary Advancement FAQs
What are A+ Credits and how do they impact my salary?

In New York City, A+ Credits (or P Credits) are specific professional development units required to reach the MA+30 salary differential.

Our ASPDP-approved courses provide a streamlined and inexpensive way to earn these credits and move across the salary scale.
Can I use these courses for NY State CTLE hours?

Yes. Upward ASPDP courses are valid for New York State CTLE (Continuing Teacher and Leader Education) requirements.

Our courses are ASPDP-approved and are automatically recognized by the NYSED for Professional Certificate maintenance.
How do I register for ASPDP A+ Credits or P Credits?

Registration is a two-part process: First, register and pay the fee on the NYC DOE ASPDP website.

Second, complete your enrollment by registering here at Upward to access your coursework. This ensures your credits are properly tracked for the Salary Differential.
What is the fastest way to get my +30 salary bump?

Our courses are self-paced and online, designed for the busy lifestyle of a dedicated educator.

Complete your course early enough to ensure your transcripts are ready for the next NYC DOE salary increment window.