Texas Educator Resources

Welcome, Texas educators! Whether you’re renewing your Standard Certificate or moving into a higher pay bracket, Upward provides the highest-value professional development in the Lone Star State. Our courses are offered for official graduate-level semester hours through our regionally accredited partner, UMass Global.

Because the Texas Education Agency (TEA) prioritize university-backed credits, your Upward coursework is the most efficient way to secure your license and your financial future.

Texas Standard Certificate Renewal

To renew your Standard Certificate in TX, the state requires classroom teachers to complete 150 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours every five years. Because Upward courses are graduate-level, they carry the highest weight allowed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

  • The 15x Multiplier: Per TEA regulations, 1 graduate semester credit = 15 CPE clock hours. A single 3-credit Upward course provides 45 CPE hours.
  • The "Four-Course" Full Reset: Completing four 3-credit courses gives you 180 CPE hours, safely exceeding the 150-hour requirement for your entire 5-year cycle.
  • Dyslexia Mandate Met: Texas law (TEC §21.054) now requires all educators to receive CPE training in "educating students with dyslexia." Be sure to include EDDU 9860 in your course selection.
  • Your official transcript from UMass Global upon completion is the proof you need for a TEA audit.

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Texas Salary Advancement

Confirm your Upward course selection with your district administrator to ensure your credits can be applied for salary lane advancement.

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Course Selection & Approval

Confirm with your district administrator and select your courses.

Graduate-Level Courses

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Complete the checkout process on this website and you will immediately be enrolled in our loyalty program. Refer friends and take multiple courses to earn Upward Rewards!

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Complete Coursework

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

Graduate Level Courses

EDDU 9862: Strategies for Working With Challenging Behaviors

EDDU 9862: Strategies for Working With Challenging Behaviors

EDDU 9862: Strategies for Working With Challenging Behaviors

$240.00
Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9863: Foundational Must-Have Routines for a Smooth Year

EDDU 9863: Foundational Must-Have Routines for a Smooth Year

EDDU 9863: Foundational Must-Have Routines for a Smooth Year

$240.00
Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDEU 9027: Culturally Responsive Instruction & Inclusive Practices in TESOL

EDEU 9027: Culturally Responsive Instruction & Inclusive Practices in TESOL

EDEU 9027: Culturally Responsive Instruction & Inclusive Practices in TESOL

$240.00
Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9856: Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

EDDU 9856: Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

EDDU 9856: Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

$240.00
Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9860: Reading Strategies for Students with Special Needs

EDDU 9860: Reading Strategies for Students with Special Needs

EDDU 9860: Reading Strategies for Students with Special Needs

$240.00
Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9861: Making Math Meaningful for All Students

EDDU 9861: Making Math Meaningful for All Students

EDDU 9861: Making Math Meaningful for All Students

$240.00
Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9865: Preparing Students for Lives Beyond School

EDDU 9865: Preparing Students for Lives Beyond School

EDDU 9865: Preparing Students for Lives Beyond School

$240.00
Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9857: Effective Teacher-to-Teacher Coordination Strategies

EDDU 9857: Effective Teacher-to-Teacher Coordination Strategies

EDDU 9857: Effective Teacher-to-Teacher Coordination Strategies

$240.00
Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9859: Establishing Trust and Collaboration with Parents

EDDU 9859: Establishing Trust and Collaboration with Parents

EDDU 9859: Establishing Trust and Collaboration with Parents

$240.00
Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9866: Nurturing Effective Partnerships with Your Administration

EDDU 9866: Nurturing Effective Partnerships with Your Administration

EDDU 9866: Nurturing Effective Partnerships with Your Administration

$240.00
Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDUU 9822: Teacher Well-Being - Sustainable You

EDUU 9822: Teacher Well-Being - Sustainable You

EDUU 9822: Teacher Well-Being - Sustainable You

$240.00
Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDUU 9823: Team Wellness and a Positive School Culture

EDUU 9823: Team Wellness and a Positive School Culture

EDUU 9823: Team Wellness and a Positive School Culture

$240.00
Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDCU 9850: Proactive Classroom Management: Creating Classroom Wellness

EDCU 9850: Proactive Classroom Management: Creating Classroom Wellness

EDCU 9850: Proactive Classroom Management: Creating Classroom Wellness

$240.00
Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDUU 9820: SEL Communication: Transforming Daily Classroom Interactions

EDUU 9820: SEL Communication: Transforming Daily Classroom Interactions

EDUU 9820: SEL Communication: Transforming Daily Classroom Interactions

$240.00
Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDUU 9821: SEL for Life: Fortifying Student Skills

EDUU 9821: SEL for Life: Fortifying Student Skills

EDUU 9821: SEL for Life: Fortifying Student Skills

$240.00
Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00

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 transcriptsNote that the university is an entirely separate organization from Upward, and any questions on your transcript or university account can be emailed to exed@umassglobal.edu
  5. Celebrate your achievement, and sign up for more Upward Rewards!