Massachusetts Educators LOVE Happy Teacher Professional Development!

 

Renew Your Massachusetts License

  • How to Renew Your MA License

    In Massachusetts, educators holding a Professional teaching license must renew it every five years. The renewal process requires the completion of specific professional development activities, measured in Professional Development Points (PDPs).

    Primary License Renewal Requirements:

    • Total PDPs Required: 150 PDPs
    • Content Area: At least 15 PDPs in the subject matter of the license.
    • Pedagogy: At least 15 PDPs in professional skills and instructional practices.
    • Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL): At least 15 PDPs. Check out our ELL Strategies course or ELL Tech Tools course to satisfy the ESL area. 
    • Strategies for Effective Schooling for Students with Disabilities and Instruction of Students with Diverse Learning Styles: At least 15 PDPs. Check out  our ABC’s of 504’s and IEP’s and The Differentiated Classroom courses.
    • Electives: The remaining 90 PDPs can be earned through activities that address other educational issues, additional content, or pedagogy.

    Additional License Renewal Requirements:

    • Total PDPs Required: 30 PDPs per additional license
    • Content Area: At least 15 PDPs in the subject matter of each additional license.

    Happy Teacher can help Massachusetts educators meet these requirements.

    • Happy Teacher works with HLC-accredited universities to help Massachusetts educators earn the six semester hours of college credit.
    • Happy Teacher partners with Upper Iowa University to help Massachusetts educators earn a Master’s in Education degree for only $10,000!

    Certificate Hours by Semester Credit

    Wondering how many hours are listed on your Certificate of Completion? Here's the breakdown:

    • 1 semester credit = 15 hours
    • 2 semester credits = 30 hours
    • 3 semester credits = 45 hours

    Important: Renewal requirements are subject to change. We recommend consulting the Massachusetts Department of Education’s website to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.

    Here are courses popular with Massachusetts educators:

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Increase Your Salary

  • Invest in Yourself—Increase Your Pay! 

    Would you like to earn an extra $5,000 per year? Over the course of your career, that could add up to $100,000, $200,000, or even $350,000 more! Our high-quality, self-paced online courses help teachers meet licensure renewal requirements while advancing on the salary schedule. Designed to be practical, engaging, and immediately useful in the classroom, our accredited courses make professional development simple and affordable. Use our Return on Investment Calculator and see how much more you can earn with Happy Teacher. Start investing in your future today!

    Increase My Salary 

Earn Your Master's of Education Degree

  • Take Your Career to the Next Level with a Master’s in Education!

    Did you know that earning a master’s degree could add $15,000+ to your annual salary? That’s over $375,000 more across a 25-year career—just by moving up the pay scale!

    And the best part? You can earn your M.Ed. for $10,000! Happy Teacher has partnered with Upper Iowa University to bring you a flexible, affordable online Master’s in Education program—plus, you’ll save $2,660 on tuition by transferring 12 Happy Teacher semester credits into UIU’s program.

    Choose from Teacher Leadership, ESL, Special Education, or Talented and Gifted and gain the skills to increase your salary, open new career doors, and make a greater impact in education.

    Invest in yourself today—start your master’s degree journey with Happy Teacher and UIU!

    Earn My Master's Degree 

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Why Educators LOVE Happy Teacher

  • Online & Self-Paced

    Learn at your own convenience, anytime, anywhere.

  • Graduate Level Courses

    Offered in partnership with HLC-accredited universities, recognized nationwide.

  • Affordable

    High-quality professional development at a budget-friendly price.

  • Taught by Teachers

    Courses are created and delivered by experienced educators with real classroom experience.

  • Rewards Program

    Earn Happy Teacher Cash for referrals and completing courses!

  • Interest-Free Payment Plans

    Flexible payment options available at checkout.

  • Degree Eligible

    Apply up to 12 credit hours with our university partners.

  • Easy-to-Use Platform

    Our simple, intuitive platform that makes learning seamless.

  • Monthly Schedule

    Stay on track with a structured schedule for efficient course completion.

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