Online Professional Development for Illinois Educators
Professional Development Hours for Illinois Teachers
In Illinois, teachers are required to complete 120 hours of professional development (PD) every five years to maintain an active Professional Educator License (PEL). These hours must be earned through ISBE-approved providers or through a combination of approved activities such as coursework, National Board Certification, and other state-recognized programs.
Important: If you do not fulfill the PD requirements within the five-year renewal period, your teaching certificate will lapse, and you will need to apply for reinstatement through the State Superintendent of Education.
Benefits of Our Courses:
- Affordable: Teachers can earn all 120 hours of professional development required to renew their license for less than the cost of a single college course.
- Convenient: Our self-paced online courses are emailed immediately after purchase and can be downloaded to any computer, allowing teachers to complete their courses on their schedule.
- Effective: We design courses based on the latest educational strategies to address the needs of today’s classroom.
Our courses are created by certified teachers who understand the time constraints educators face. Many assignments are adaptable for use with current students, allowing teachers to apply what they learn immediately in the classroom. Other assignments are designed for future use. Every course is designed to support and inspire teachers while providing them with valuable skills for classroom success.
Professional Development for Illinois Private School Teachers
Private school educators in Illinois can take advantage of The Teacher’s Academy’s convenient, online professional development courses. While our courses are open to all private school teachers, we are proud to be an ACSI-approved provider. This means that educators working at ACSI-accredited Christian schools may be eligible to earn ACSI-approved credits through select courses. We offer a variety of options, including both professional and non-biblical studies, to support ongoing learning and certification needs.
Online Teacher’s Advancement Courses
Explore a variety of professional development courses that are approved for teacher license renewal in Illinois. Whether you need a few hours or the full 120, our courses help teachers meet their requirements and improve their teaching skills. Discover our full course catalog below:
Why Choose Our Courses?
Accredited Courses: Our courses fulfill the professional development requirements for Illinois teachers, ensuring that you meet the 120-hour requirement for license renewal.
Flexibility: Our self-paced online courses are accessible from anywhere, allowing teachers to fit professional development into their busy schedules.
Affordability: With competitive pricing, you can earn the PD hours you need without overspending.
Relevant Content: Our courses cover a variety of topics such as classroom management, educational technology, and student-centered teaching strategies to support your professional growth.
Seamless Certification: Upon course completion, you’ll receive a Certificate with teacher clock hours and IACET CEU credits, which can be used toward your PD requirements.
PD Course Documentation
Keeping Up with State Teacher’s License Requirements
While The Teacher’s Academy ensures our courses are aligned with Illinois’ PD requirements for teachers, it is each teacher’s responsibility to follow the submission and approval process for PD hours as outlined by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Be sure to check with your school district or the ISBE to confirm that the courses you take will meet your specific requirements.