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Self-Paced and Personalized

Graduate Courses

for K12 Teachers

$340 Per 3-Semester Credit Course
(Includes University Credit)

Salary Advancement and License Renewal

Why TPAI? Choice, Flexibility and Coursework that Supports Your Teaching.

At TPAI, we make your work meaningful by allowing you to participate in directing your learning. Who better than you to personalize your work?

Welcome to Teachers’ Professional Advancement Institute (TPAI). Through our partnership with Colorado State University-Pueblo, we provide affordable, accredited, graduate-level courses that are accepted in all fifty states.

TPAI COURSES

Your Space, Your Pace

TPAI’s personalized format allows you to direct your learning to meet your specific teaching needs. You can work independently at your preferred space and pace with no required online or physical meetings.

  • Personalized, relevant and topical courses
  • 3-semester credits per course (equivalent to 4.5 quarter credits)
  • Graduate-level coursework (ED501)
  • Career/Salary advancement
  • Affordability
  • Distance coursework
  • Acceptance in all 50 states (see our map below)
  • Enrollment of up to six courses per semester
  • Accreditation through CSU-Pueblo (all fees included)

TPAI Courses: Where Theory Meets Practice

 Our self-paced ED501 (graduate level) courses are independent studies and share a standard course structure designed to support your specific teaching role. Our inquiry-based model of learning has three parts: educators will build background knowledge (Theory), further research topics (Research), and implement new learning into their teaching role (Practice). Watch our video to learn more about each assignment.

Personalized and Flexible Assignments

Whether you’re an elementary, middle, high school, or specialist teacher, you’ll love the flexibility to work independently on assignments that directly impact your teaching.

Assignment 1
Read the coursebook.

Assignment 2
Respond in writing to questions based on the coursebook reading.

Assignment 3
Explore and research the course ideas and topics that interest you most. You’ll write a paper tying what you learned to your specific teaching role.

Assignment 4
Choose from various activities (designing curriculum, practicing strategies, collaborating with colleagues, creating materials, etc.) that will tie course content to your immediate teaching needs.

Start Immediately

No waiting–you’ll be able to start your course(s) today!

Only

$340

Course Type:

3-Semester credits (4.5-quarter credits) Includes CSU Pueblo tuition

Only

$225

Course Type:

2-Semester credits (3-quarter credits) Includes CSU Pueblo tuition

TPAI COURSES

Click to See Your State's Requirements

Accepted in all Fifty States

Most districts and states require that continuing education courses be (1) at a graduate level and (2) from a regionally accredited university. TPAI / CSU-Pueblo courses meet both of these requirements.

If your district additionally requires that credits be from a graduate program, all TPAI courses meet this criterion, too.

See salary advancement & license renewal requirements for your state.

District Salary Advancement

Our accredited graduate-level courses (ED501) meet the criteria for salary advancement for K-12 licensed teachers in all 50 states. Please follow your district’s procedures/guidelines when registering for our graduate courses, as each district sets its own policies.

Master of Education
(M.Ed)

TPAI is a partner in Colorado State University-Pueblo’s online M.Ed program. If enrolled in that program, our affordable and flexible courses can help fulfill your graduate credit requirements. Click the heading to learn more.

State License Renewal

Nearly all states (a few have alternative requirements) accept TPAI coursework for teacher re-certification or license renewal. See the above map to learn more about the license renewal requirements in your state.

Inquiry Driven

TPAI’s mission is to provide affordable, self-directed graduate courses that engage and empower teachers. We do this through courses designed to be driven by curiosity and inquiry.

TPAI COURSES

From Our Exit Survey: What Teachers are Saying...

This course was amazing. I learned so much useful information that I can implement in my class.
Principles of Master TeachersGrade 5 Language Arts Teacher
Principles of Master Teachers
Loved the book and course assignments.
A Strengths Based Approach to NeurodiversitySpeech Pathologist (SLP)
A Strengths Based Approach to Neurodiversity
Very helpful taking this course so close to the start of a new school year.
Teaching with MindfulnessArt Teacher
Teaching with Mindfulness
These courses allow working teachers to apply learning right away.
Engaging Students through CuriosityMiddle School Math Teacher
Engaging Students through Curiosity
I enjoyed the challenge and the material. For a person who hasn’t taken a graduate class in years, I appreciated how organized the syllabus was with the course expectations.
Supporting Autistic Students in Inclusive ClassroomsSpeech Pathologist (SLP)
Supporting Autistic Students in Inclusive Classrooms
This course gave me the opportunity to dive into work that impacts my English learners. I enjoyed the personalized learning portion of the assignments.
Developing Growth MindsetsEL Teacher
Developing Growth Mindsets
The course syllabus gave very precise assignment expectations and I appreciated being able to work at my own pace.
A Proactive and Collaborative Approach to Behavioral ManagementGrade 1 Teacher
A Proactive and Collaborative Approach to Behavioral Management
I found the text and the coursework to be very relevant to my work in the classroom and the needs of students in school today...I thought both classes were excellent and have recommended them to colleagues.
Writing Workshop: The Next StepsGrade 3 Teacher
Writing Workshop: The Next Steps
This course challenges the way that I teach and how I work with students that have special needs.
A Strengths Based Approach to NeurodiversityGrade 2 Teacher
A Strengths Based Approach to Neurodiversity
Very relevant course for all levels of teachers and a great book.
Growth Mindset CoachHigh School Math
Growth Mindset Coach
The course was great and Darren was accessible and provided all information/guidance needed to be successful.
Historically Responsive LiteracyGrade 3 Teacher
Historically Responsive Literacy
Great book and content choice.
Building Empathy in SchoolsSocial Worker
Building Empathy in Schools
As a full time teacher and parent I found this course perfect. I was looking to learn more about addressing the SEL needs of students and the time, assignments and self directed style of this course was exactly what I was looking for.
Emotional Health for Today's StudentsMiddle School Science
Emotional Health for Today's Students
It was very informative. I appreciated my professor’s assistance and timely feedback.
A Proactive and Collaborative Approach to Behavioral ManagementGrade 1 Teacher
A Proactive and Collaborative Approach to Behavioral Management
The courses were very informative about the aligned topics of study. The assigned book readings were interesting and enjoyable to read. I say this because many of the strategies and learning approaches support the needs of our scholars!...I’ll definitely recommend TPAI to my colleagues!
Historically Responsive LiteracyReading Specialist
Historically Responsive Literacy
This course really gave me new insights into how to teach math and it also helped me change some of my beliefs about who does well in math. Darren was very helpful and answered all my questions regarding the assignments.
Mathematical MindsetsGrade 2 Teacher
Mathematical Mindsets
It is great that these courses are offered for teachers because they directly apply to the work we are doing in the classroom.
Teaching with MindfullnessGrade 2 Teacher
Teaching with Mindfullness
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Course Assignments Example

Download the Course Assignment file below to see specific assignments and requirements for:

ED501: Strategies for Close Reading

Step 1

Order Online

Step 2

Download Course Materials / Purchase Coursebook

Step 3

Complete all Coursework

Step 4

Submit Coursework

Step 5

Receive Feedback and Course Grade

Step 6

Obtain Transcript from CSU-Pueblo

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  • Teachers' Professional Advancement Institute
  • 2023