Official TEA Approved CPE Provider • #910078
Simplify your Texas Standard Certificate renewal. Earn official CPE hours and optional UMass Global graduate credits through flexible, 100% self-paced courses tailored for busy Texas educators.
Only $110 per 45 CPE Hour Course, or Bundle all 150 CPE Hours for $380
Only $240 per course | 1 course = 45 CPE Hours
Choose the route that best fulfills your needs.
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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.
Best for: Texas educators who need CPE hours to fulfill their 150-hour 5-year renewal requirement without university credits.
Email your completed coursework to support@upwardteachers.com anytime between 1 and 6 months from your registration date.
Upward evaluates your submission within one week and issues your official TEA CPE Certificate documenting your 45 CPE hours for your SBEC renewal records.
Best for: Texas educators seeking graduate credits while simultaneously earning CPE hours.
Email your completed coursework to support@upwardteachers.com within 1 to 6 months of enrollment.
Upward evaluates your work within one week and submits your grade to UMass Global for university transcript processing (up to 5 additional business days).
Order your official transcripts directly through UMass Global to keep for your personal renewal records.
TEA CPE Hours Only
Understanding Texas Teacher Certificate Renewal & CPE Requirements
TEA & SBEC Renewal Mandates
Texas standard teaching certificates issued by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) are valid for five years. To maintain active certification, Texas classroom teachers must complete 150 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours every five-year renewal period (administrators and student services personnel require 200 hours).
Upward is an official TEA Approved CPE Provider (#910078), ensuring all completed hours meet state standards under 19 TAC §232.11.
Record Keeping & Audit Compliance
Texas operates certificate renewals through the Educator Certification Online System (ECOS). Educators affirm completion of their CPE hours directly in ECOS during renewal.
State regulations require teachers to retain documentation—including official CPE completion certificates and university transcripts—for 5 years in the event of a TEA compliance audit.
Yes! Upward is an official TEA Approved CPE Provider (Provider #910078). All completed hours comply with 19 TAC §232.11 requirements for Texas standard certificate renewal.
For teachers opting for the Graduate-Credit route, our partner, UMass Global, is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Your official university transcript serves as ironclad verification for your 5-year standard certificate renewal.
Yes. Texas Education Code (TEC §21.054) requires all educators to complete continuing education regarding dyslexia instruction.
By including the Reading Strategies for Students with Special Needs CPE course or EDDU 9860 (grad-credit) in your professional development track, you will satisfy this statutory TEA mandate.
Yes. Most Texas school districts offer higher base salaries or stipend paths for educators who accumulate credits beyond their degree (e.g., Bachelor's + 15, Master's + 30). Because these are official graduate-level credits posted to an accredited university transcript, they are designed to meet the rigorous standard for local district compensation schedules.
Note: Because Texas public school districts and charter schools manage their salary schedules independently, we always recommend confirming your course selection with your district’s HR department or administrator first (syllabi available upon request).
Our program is 100% asynchronous and designed to fit a teacher's busy schedule.
You can complete your online coursework at your own pace anytime between one and six months from your registration date. No rigid logging, no portfolios—just practical, classroom-applicable implementation.
