Happy Teacher Professional Development is a CTLE-approved provider, proudly supporting New York teachers in meeting their certification and career goals. https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/resteachers/ctlesponsors.html

To maintain a Professional Certificate, New York educators must complete 100 CTLE hours of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) every five years. These hours must:

• Be completed with NYSED-approved providers (like Happy Teacher!)
• Include content that enhances pedagogical skills
• Contain a minimum of 15% focused on English Language Learner (ELL) needs if applicable.  Check out our English Language Learners: Practical Strategies for Educators course or Technology Tools for English Language Learners
• Be documented and retained for at least three years
• Be completed while registered with NYSED in an active teaching role

Happy Teacher Professional Development supports New York educators on the path to earning a Master’s in Education through our proud partnership with Upper Iowa University. Together, we offer a flexible, career-aligned graduate program—at a total cost of under $10,000!

If your district requires graduate-level credit to move up the pay scale be sure to select “Course + Graduate Level Credit.”

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 New York Department of Education’s website to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.

Here are courses popular with New York educators:

• AI For Educators 
• Effective Classroom Management
• Stress Management
• English Language Learners: Practical Strategies for Educators