Will My District Accept These Credits?
Great question — and you're not alone in asking it. Here's everything you need to get a confident answer from your HR department, fast.
How to Confirm Approval with Your District
Like all professional development providers, we cannot guarantee acceptance by every district — but our courses are accepted by thousands of districts nationwide. Here's how to confirm yours in three easy steps.
Run the District Lookup
Use the free tool below — enter your work email and we'll identify your district, find your salary schedule, run a 25-year earnings analysis, and surface your HR contact. If we can't find it automatically, we'll give you a direct path to track it down yourself.
Send the Pre-Written Email
We've written a friendly, professional email template for you. Copy it, fill in your name and district, and send it directly to your HR department. Most teachers hear back within 1–3 business days.
Enroll with Confidence
Once your HR department confirms acceptance, you're ready to enroll. Our courses are graduate-level, regionally accredited, and used by teachers in all 50 states. If you have any questions along the way, our team is here to help.
Our University Partners
We've carefully selected Nationally Accredited University Partners so you can earn graduate credits recognized across the country for salary advancement and license recertification.
District Lookup
Enter your work email and we'll identify your district, find your salary schedule, run a 25-year earnings analysis, and surface your HR contact — all in under 30 seconds.
District Lookup
Enter your work email (e.g., [email protected]) and we'll identify your district, pull your salary schedule, and find your HR contact.
Ready to reach out to your district? Use the template below ↓
Copy & Paste This Email to Your HR Department
We've done the writing for you. Just fill in the highlighted fields and hit send.
Dear [HR Department / HR Director's Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I am a teacher at [School Name] in [District Name]. I am writing to inquire about the process for having graduate-level credits approved for salary advancement on our district's salary schedule.
I am considering enrolling in online graduate courses through Credits for Teachers (creditsforteachers.com). Their courses are offered in partnership with regionally accredited universities, each accredited by a recognized regional accrediting body:
- University of Massachusetts Global — accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
- Valley City State University — accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- Adams State University — accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- Colorado State University Pueblo — accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Upon completion, students receive an official transcript directly from the university partner of their choice.
Could you please let me know:
- Does our district accept graduate credits from regionally accredited universities for salary lane changes?
- Is there a specific approval process I need to follow before or after completing a course?
- Are there any forms I should submit along with my transcript?
Thank you so much for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
[Your Name]
[Your School]
[Your Email Address]
Thousands of Teachers Have Made It Work
Don't just take our word for it — here's what real teachers are saying about their experience with Credits for Teachers.
"I had no idea lane changes were even a thing until I found Credits for Teachers. I completed two courses over the summer and moved from BA to BA+30. My salary went up $6,200 the following school year. I wish I had done this sooner."
"The courses were genuinely interesting and I could do them on my own schedule. The university credit was accepted by my district without any issues. Highly recommend to any teacher who wants to maximize their salary."
"I was skeptical at first — it seemed too easy. But it's completely legitimate. I've now done three lane changes over five years and I'm earning $14,000 more per year than when I started."
"The Affirm financing option was a game-changer for me. I couldn't afford to pay upfront, but I was able to start immediately and my salary bump came through before I finished paying."
Our Team Is Here to Help
Not sure if your district qualifies? Have a specific question about our courses or programs? Reach out — we're happy to help you figure it out.
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