TEA-Approved CPE Hours for Texas Teacher Certificate Renewal
Earn official graduate-level credits through UMass Global to meet your 150-hour TEA requirement fast.
100% online, self-paced, and fully accepted for Texas standard certificate renewal.
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.
TEA Aligned
Specifically curated to meet Texas Certificate requirements.
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Select Courses
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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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!
Complete Coursework
Check your inbox for your welcome packet and dive right in. Complete your coursework 100% online anytime between one and six months from registration.
Graduate Level Courses
Simplified Texas Standard Certificate Renewal and Salary Advancement
Texas Teacher Certificate Renewal
The "4-Course" Full Reset: Completely satisfy your 5-year, 150-CPE hour requirement with just four 3-credit Upward courses—safely meeting TEA mandates without tracking endless micro-credentials.
Each Upward course gives you a massive 45-hour block.
Mandatory Dyslexia Training Met: Fulfill the Texas statutory requirement (TEC §21.054) for dyslexia instruction by including EDDU 9860 in your track.
Audit-Proof Transcripts: Your official transcript comes directly from our regionally accredited partner, UMass Global, providing ironclad proof of completion for any TEA audit.
Texas Teacher Salary Advancement
- Permanent Pay Lane Upgrades: Stack official graduate-level credits to cross your school district’s compensation thresholds and move into higher salary brackets (e.g., Bachelor's + 15, Master's + 30).
- Guaranteed Higher ROI: At just $240 per course, moving up a single salary lane permanently compounds your lifetime earnings and outpaces your upfront cost in the first few months.
Note: Because Texas school districts manage local salary schedules independently, we recommend confirming your course selections with your district administrator or HR department first. Syllabi are available upon request.
Earning Credit
- Email your completed coursework to support@upwardteachers.com
- Upward evaluates your coursework within one week of your submission, and submits your grade to UMass Global (our accredited university partner)
- UMass Global posts your grade within five business days of receiving Upward's assessment
- 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 - Celebrate your achievement, and sign up for more Upward Rewards!
Texas Teacher FAQs: TEA Certificate Renewal & Salary Advancement
Are these courses approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for CPE hours?
Yes. Under Texas Administrative Code (TAC §232.11), graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution is fully accepted for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours.
Because our university 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.
How does the 15x credit multiplier work for Texas teachers?
According to TEA guidelines, 1 graduate semester credit hour equals 15 CPE clock hours.
Each Upward course is worth 3 graduate semester credits, meaning a single course rewards you with a massive 45 CPE clock hours. You can completely satisfy your entire 5-year, 150-CPE hour requirement with just 4 courses.
Do your courses fulfill the mandatory Texas dyslexia training requirement?
Yes. Texas Education Code (TEC §21.054) requires all educators to complete continuing education regarding dyslexia instruction.
By including our course, EDDU 9860: Reading Strategies for Students with Special Needs, in your professional development track, you will satisfy this statutory TEA mandate.
Can I use these graduate credits for Texas teacher salary advancement?
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).
How long do I have to complete a course?
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.