Courses for Oregon Teachers
We have helped thousands of Oregon teachers advance their careers, increase their salaries, and meet their professional development requirements.
How Can We Help You?
We've carefully selected Nationally Accredited University Partners so you can earn graduate credits recognized across the country for salary advancement and professional development in Oregon.
Moving across the salary schedule is one of the most impactful financial decisions you can make as an educator. With our courses you can maximize your annual and lifetime earnings through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, professional development courses. Whether you are looking to move across the salary schedule or deepen your classroom expertise, our programs are designed to provide the highest return on your educational investment.
Explore Salary Advancement CoursesAdvance your Salary with our Master's Degree Option
Accelerate your career with a Master's Degree. We offer a selection of fully remote, graduate-level courses that can be applied directly toward a Master of Education (M.Ed.) through our partner, Colorado State University Pueblo. Earn high-quality graduate credits toward your Master's degree without stepping out of the classroom.
Note on District Approval: Salary lane advancement in Oregon is determined by your district's collective bargaining agreement. We recommend verifying with your district HR department that our graduate-level courses will count toward your salary lane. Most Oregon districts recognize credits from our regionally accredited university partners — including University of Massachusetts Global, Valley City State University, CSU Pueblo, and Adams State University. Contact us →
📄 Oregon Teaching License Renewal Requirements
Oregon's Preliminary and Professional Teaching Licenses must be renewed every 5 years. Renewal requires completing 75 Professional Development Units (PDUs). The conversion is straightforward: 1 semester credit hour = 30 PDUs, meaning a single 3-credit graduate course earns 90 PDUs — more than enough to satisfy the full renewal requirement on its own.
Important 2025 Update: The Oregon TSPC Commission has suspended the PDU reporting requirement for licenses expiring before July 1, 2029. Teachers renewing before that date need only submit an application and fee through the eLicensing portal — no PDU documentation required at this time. The PDU requirement is reinstated for licenses expiring on or after July 1, 2029.
PDU Conversion (Official TSPC): 1 semester credit hour = 30 PDUs | 1 quarter credit hour = 20 PDUs | 1 hour of PD activity = 1 PDU
⚠ Plan Ahead: Even though PDU reporting is suspended until 2029, earning graduate credits now means you'll be fully prepared when the requirement returns — and those same credits advance your salary lane today. Starting early is always the smartest move.
🕐 Renewal Requirements at a Glance
- 5-year renewal cycle for Preliminary and Professional Teaching Licenses
- 75 PDUs required for renewal (1 semester credit hour = 30 PDUs; 1 quarter credit hour = 20 PDUs)
- A single 3-credit course = 90 PDUs — exceeds the full renewal requirement on its own
- PDU reporting currently suspended for licenses expiring before July 1, 2029 — only application and fee required
- PDU requirement reinstated for licenses expiring on or after July 1, 2029
- PDUs submitted via employer PEER form, official transcripts from an accredited college, or PDU Certificate and Log
- Apply through the Oregon TSPC eLicensing portal at oregon.gov/tspc
How Credits for Teachers Courses Can Help: Our courses are awarded as graduate semester credit hours from regionally accredited university partners. At 30 PDUs per credit hour, a single 3-credit course generates 90 PDUs — satisfying Oregon's full 75-PDU renewal requirement with room to spare. Most Oregon districts also recognize graduate credit for salary lane advancement, so the same courses serve double duty: building your renewal PDU bank while advancing your salary lane today.
For the most up-to-date information on Oregon teacher certification requirements, please visit the Oregon TSPC Renewal Information page.
Renewal requirements governed by Oregon Administrative Rule, Division 584. Renewal applications submitted through the Oregon TSPC eLicensing portal. Rules in effect as of 2/7/2025.
Explore Oregon Professional Development CoursesNeed to submit courses to your district or state for approval? Download our free Course Approval Form (PDF) — a fillable form you can send directly to your administrator or certification office.
The Oregon Teacher Salary Schedule: What You Need to Know
Your salary in Oregon is determined by your years of experience and your degree lane. Oregon uses a lane-based schedule — moving from BA to MA (or accumulating graduate credits) increases your pay at every step. The table below uses national average salary data (NEA 2023–24 Teacher Salary Benchmark Report) to illustrate the lifetime earnings difference between a Bachelor's and a Master's degree.
| Years Exp. | Bachelor's Degree | Master's Degree | Annual Gain |
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| Year 0 | $47,026 | $50,380 | +$3,354/yr |
| Year 5 | $49,893 | $55,618 | +$5,725/yr |
| Year 10 | $54,828 | $63,937 | +$9,109/yr |
| Year 15 | $59,316 | $71,437 | +$12,121/yr |
| Year 20 | $62,849 | $77,649 | +$14,800/yr |
| Year 25 | $66,532 | $84,272 | +$17,740/yr |
Source: NEA 2023–24 Teacher Salary Benchmark Report (national averages). Individual Oregon districts vary — use our Salary Calculator to see your personalized numbers.
Oregon example: Portland Public Schools' 2025–26 salary schedule shows a BA+15 to MA lane difference of +$8,074 per year at entry and +$12,080 per year at the top step. Graduate credits move you across lanes even before you complete a full Master's degree — every 3-credit course earns 90 PDUs and advances your position on the salary schedule.
Critical insight most Oregon teachers miss: A Master's degree pays up to $17,740 more per year than a Bachelor's degree at peak experience. That growing annual advantage adds up to over $274,000 in additional earnings over a 25-year career — and the same graduate courses that build toward your Master's also advance your salary lane immediately.
Curious what your specific numbers look like? Use our free tool to find your personalized salary roadmap.
Why Starting Early Changes Everything
Salary advancement works like compound interest. The sooner you earn a higher degree, the more years you earn at the higher rate. The cards below use national average salary data (NEA 2023–24 Benchmark Report) to illustrate the 25-year career difference between a Bachelor's and a Master's degree.
The rule of thumb: Every year you delay a lane change is a year of higher salary you can never recover. Teachers who start in years 1–5 consistently find it easier to complete courses than those who wait — and they earn more for every remaining year of their career.
📈 Find Your Personalized Salary Roadmap: Not sure how much you could earn by advancing lanes? Use our free Salary Calculator to see exactly how much more you could earn based on your current lane, district, and years of experience.
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 professional development.
Note on District Approval: We recommend verifying with your district HR department that our graduate-level courses will count toward your salary lane advancement. Most Oregon districts recognize credits from our regionally accredited university partners — including University of Massachusetts Global, Valley City State University, CSU Pueblo, and Adams State University. Contact us if you have questions about acceptance in your district. Contact us →
Invest in Your Career. Maximize Your Earnings.
The investment you make today pays dividends throughout your entire teaching career.
📈 See Your Personalized Numbers: Every teacher's situation is different. Use our free Salary Calculator to see exactly how much more you could earn based on your current lane, district, and years of experience. Nationally, a Master's degree adds over $274,000 to your 25-year career earnings.
Three Steps to Advance Your Career
The process is straightforward. Our team is with you at every step.
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Browse and Select Your Courses
Choose from our catalog of graduate-level, self-paced online courses. Select the university partner and credit option that best fits your goals — whether you're pursuing a lane change, building your PDU bank for renewal, or working toward a full Master's degree.
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Complete Your Coursework Online
All courses are 100% online and self-paced. Complete them on your own schedule — evenings, weekends, or summer break. Most teachers finish a 3-credit course in 4–8 weeks while continuing to teach full-time.
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Submit Credits to Your District or State Portal
Upon completion, your university partner will send an official sealed transcript directly to you and your district. Submit it to your district HR department for salary lane advancement. For PDU-based renewal (licenses expiring on or after July 1, 2029), submit official transcripts through the Oregon TSPC eLicensing portal at oregon.gov/tspc. Our team is available to help guide you through this process.
Everything You Need to Know
Still have questions? Our team is happy to help.
Oregon's Preliminary and Professional Teaching Licenses must be renewed every 5 years. Renewal normally requires completing 75 Professional Development Units (PDUs). However, the Oregon TSPC Commission suspended the PDU reporting requirement for licenses expiring before July 1, 2029 — teachers renewing before that date only need to submit an application and fee through the eLicensing portal. For licenses expiring on or after July 1, 2029, the 75-PDU requirement is reinstated. PDUs can be submitted via employer PEER form, official transcripts from an accredited college, or a PDU Certificate and Log.
Oregon TSPC uses the following official conversion: 1 semester credit hour = 30 PDUs, and 1 quarter credit hour = 20 PDUs. A standard 3-credit semester course therefore earns 90 PDUs — which exceeds Oregon's full 75-PDU renewal requirement on its own. This means a single Credits for Teachers course can satisfy your entire renewal PDU requirement while simultaneously advancing your salary lane.
Salary lane advancement in Oregon is determined by your district's collective bargaining agreement, not state law. Most Oregon districts use a lane-based salary schedule (BA+15, BA+30, BA+45, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45) where graduate credits move you across lanes even before completing a full Master's degree. Check your district's agreement for the specific credit thresholds for each lane. If you have questions about whether your district accepts credits from our university partners — University of Massachusetts Global, Valley City State University, CSU Pueblo, and Adams State University — contact us and we'll help you verify.
Oregon salary advancement is lane-based. Most districts use a schedule with columns for BA+15, BA+30, BA+45, MA (or BA+60), MA+15, MA+30, and MA+45. Each graduate credit course moves you closer to the next lane — and once you cross a threshold, your pay increases at every step on the experience scale. Portland Public Schools' 2025–26 schedule shows a difference of $8,074 per year at entry and $12,080 per year at the top step between the BA+15 and MA lanes. Nationally, the Master's degree premium reaches $17,740 per year at peak experience and adds over $274,000 over a 25-year career.
Yes. Through our partnership with Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo), you can earn a fully accredited Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum & Instruction. The total program is 38 credits — 18 of which you complete through Credits for Teachers at just $131/credit, and 20 through CSU Pueblo. The total program cost is $11,764, a fraction of a traditional Master's program. In Oregon, earning a Master's degree moves you to the MA lane on your district's salary schedule — increasing your pay at every step for the rest of your career.
In February 2025, the Oregon TSPC Commission suspended the requirement to report PDU evidence for licenses expiring before July 1, 2029. If your license expires before that date, you can renew by simply submitting an application and fee through eLicensing — no PDU documentation required. However, the Commission confirmed the PDU requirement will be reinstated for licenses expiring on or after July 1, 2029. Earning graduate credits now through Credits for Teachers is a smart way to build your PDU bank in advance, while also advancing your salary lane today.
What Educators Are Saying
Thousands of teachers have used Credits for Teachers to advance their careers and increase their salaries.
"I had no idea lane changes could make such a difference. I completed two courses over the summer and moved to the next lane. My salary went up noticeably 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 significantly more per year than when I started."
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PLEASE NOTE: The content provided on this page is solely provided for informational purposes and does not exempt users from their responsibility to ensure that our courses meet their state's continuing education requirements. Please check with your state certification agency for up-to-date policies for teacher certification renewal/continuing education.