Only
$320
Course Type
3-Semester credits (4.5-quarter credits) *Includes CSU-Pueblo tuition
Only
$220
Course Type
2-Semester credits (3-quarter credits) *Includes CSU-Pueblo tuition
$320 Per 3-Semester Credit Course
(Includes University Credit)
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’s personalized format allows you to direct your learning to meet your specific teaching needs. With no required online or physical meetings, you will be able to work independently at your preferred space and pace.
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.
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.
No waiting–you’ll be able to start your course(s) today!
3-Semester credits (4.5-quarter credits) *Includes CSU-Pueblo tuition
2-Semester credits (3-quarter credits) *Includes CSU-Pueblo tuition
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Would you recommend TPAI to a friend?
100% of respondents answered, “Yes.”
–From TPAI’s 2020-2021 exit survey
Download the Course Assignment file below to see specific assignments and requirements for:
Order Online
Download Course Materials / Purchase Coursebook
Complete all Coursework
Submit Coursework
Receive Feedback and Course Grade
Obtain Transcript from CSU-Pueblo