FAQ
NYSED Approved CTLE Sponsor
PDE Act 48 Approved Provider
Please seek course approval from your school district prior to registration:
We recommend that you check with your school district in advance to ensure you receive the proper credit and advancement for your coursework. We can reserve a space in your course if you are waiting for district approval. We are not responsible for seeking course approval from your school district for advancement. This is the responsiblity of the student. You can email us with your request at [email protected] or [email protected].
Privacy Statement::
The Creative Teacher Education Institute maintains the privacy of our students engaging in teacher professional development. We do not reveal any student information to other parties or advertisers. Upon your request we will remove any student from our e-mail list.
Students can register online by our secure server. We will accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Credit card online or check by mail payable to Creative Teacher Education Institute, P.O. Box 490, 200 Orville Drive, Bohemia, NY 11716. You may contact us by phone, (866) 675-1060 with any payment questions or technical assistance.
CTLE Approved NYSED Sponsor 23231
All course with the Creative Teacher Education Institute qualify for mandated NYS Continuing Teacher and Leader Education Hours approved by the New York State Department of Education. CTLE forms are emailed upon registration and validated after a course activity has successful completion.
NYC Educators can register for P Courses approved by the NYC DOE After School Professional Development Program are 3 Credits/ 45 hours, 210.00 per course paid to CTEI and 125.00 paid to the ASPDP. You must be a NYC Educator and register first on the ASPDP site and then register with CTEI. Payment in full is due before the start of the course. Deposits are non-refundable. Tuition will not be refunded after the start date of a course. If you withdraw before the start date of your course the deposit of 50.00 of your tuition is credited towards a future course, your remaining balance will be returned.
In-service Professional Development Units or (CEU) Continuing Education Clock Hour Units are 3 credit/ 45 hours per course for a total of $265.00 per course. Deposits of 50.00 are non-refundable. Tuition will not be refunded after the start date of a course. Certificates of completion from the Creative Teacher Education Institute are mailed to your home after the end date of your in-service course. Students do not receive a university transcript for in-service credit. If you withdraw before the start date of your course the deposit of 50.00 is credited towards a future course, your remaining balance will be returned upon request or credited towards a future course.
Act 48 Approved PDE Provider AUN # 300002440
Our courses are fully approved to earn your 180 hours every 5 years by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) in accordance to Act 48. Your professional development hours will be uploaded to the PERMS system.
University of the Pacific
Graduate Level Professional Development Units are 3 Semester Credits/ 45 hours per course for a total of $510.00 with University of the Pacific. Payment in full is due before the start of the course. Deposits of 100.00 non-refundable. Tuition will not be refunded after the start date of a course. If you withdraw before the start date of your course the deposit of 100.00 of your tuition is credited towards a future course, your remaining balance will be returned. Graduate Level Professional Development Units (PDUs), or non-degree graduate level credit, are awarded for successful completion of coursework. These courses will be listed on a University transcript with a letter grade. Graduate level courses are designed exclusively to meet the needs of educators and administrators for professional upgrading and salary advancement. District approval is recommended before enrolling. All Graduate students must fill out a Credit Worksheet Registration Form that will be provided to you upon registration in order to receive credit from the University of the Pacific. Please allow 4-6 weeks after your course is over for this process. If you do not submit a credit worksheet form your grades will not be submitted. You must fill out this form entirely or the form will not be submitted. You will receive an unofficial grade report with directions to order your transcripts. When you receive this report, you know the registrar has recorded your grade and it will be ready for you to purchase online on with expedited options: http://www.studentclearinghouse.org/
The University of the Pacific is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges since 1851. The University of the Pacific was ranked one of the top 100 universities in the United States by U.S. News and World Report.
Adams State University
Graduate Credit Instructions: Students must pay 345.00 to the Creative Teacher Education Institute and 165.00 to Adams State University on their site as well for a total of 510.00 to receive graduate level credit on a university transcript.
Adams State University is on a semester based system and offers graduate credit for courses (500 level) and the cost per credit is $55. Students must have a bachelor’s degree to be eligible. All credit requests must be submitted and paid to Adams State by the end date of the course. Graduate Level Courses are 3 Semester Credits/ 45 hours per course for a total of $510.00 with Adams State University. Payment in full is due before the start of the course. Deposits are non-refundable. Tuition will not be refunded after the start date of a course. If you withdraw before the start date of your course the deposit of 100.00 of your tuition is credited towards a future course, your remaining balance will be returned upon request. Graduate level credit, or non-degree graduate level credit, are awarded for successful completion of coursework. These courses will be listed on a University transcript for an academic letter grade. Graduate level courses are designed exclusively to meet the needs of educators and administrators for professional upgrading and salary advancement. District approval is recommended before enrolling. All Graduate students must fill out complete both payment portions to the Creative Teacher Education Institute and Adams State University with this online form listed on the link below to receive graduate:
Adams State Payment and Online Graduate Registration Form
Andrews University
Graduate Credits are 3 Semester Credits/ 45 hours per course for a total of $400.00 Payment in full is due before the start of the course. Deposits of 100.00 non-refundable. Tuition will not be refunded after the start date of a course. If you withdraw before the start date of your course the deposit of 100.00 of your tuition is credited towards a future course. The School of Education at Andrews University and Creative Teacher Education Institute have a partnership to offer courses for teachers at the graduate level for their continuing education needs. These courses have been approved and vetted through our faculty here at Andrews University. The courses we offer with Creative Teacher Education Institute indicate course EDCI 649-XXX on a student’s transcript.
Andrews University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association www.ncahlc.org. The College of Education & International Services at Andrews University is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Our Teacher Preparation Programs are ranked as one of the best in the state of Michigan according to the Michigan Board of Education.
The courses that we offer through this partnership can be petitioned as electives into a degree program were the student to decide to pursue higher education at Andrews University. Once a student completes a course their grade will show as graduate level credit on an official Andrews University transcript. We are compliant with NC-SARA; National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements and are listed as one of the universities that comply.
Yes, all course syllabuses are available upon request for student convenience. Each course is designed by highly trained creative NYS certified teachers who make your online experience valuable to your classroom. Instructors respond to student assignments and will contact you in a timely fashion. Contact Validation time for all courses is published in the course syllabus. Teachers may also download a Course Contact Validation form for their school district. If your district administrator needs more information for course approval or you would like to request to see a course syllabus, contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Please see our Statement of Assurance web page.
In-service Courses:
Two Official Certificates of Completion with our NYS approved seal will be mailed to each student at the completion end date of each course with your instructor approval, confirming course contact time and credit unit hours for school district advancement. Students do not receive a university transcript after the end date of the course.
Graduate Level Courses:
Upon request we can send Two Official Certificates of Completion with our NYS approved seal mailed to each student at the completion end date of each course with your instructors approval, confirming course contact time and credit unit hours for school district advancement as you wait for your transcripts to be ordered.
University of the Pacific will send each Graduate Level Student a grade report after receiving an official letter grade and course assessment rubric from your instructor. After the student receives the official grade report from the University of the Pacific a request for official transcripts from the University can be ordered. Forms and Directions will be posted on your course web site. Please allow four to six weeks for this process.
Pennsylvania Teachers can only register for graduate level courses in order to receive an official University of the Pacific transcript for credit, in-service credit is not applicable. Please seek prior approval before registration.
The Creative Teacher Education Institute recognizes that quality online education can best be achieved through an educational management site called Moodle. This site can upload all of your documents in a common place for best classroom practice and easy instructional access. You will be e-mailed a code the day before the course begins when you have paid in full for your class to access your Moodle Classroom Site. If you do not receive our e-mail, check your spam folder and allow us as a contact. Technology support and tutorials will be provided for student success and easy access. Contact us for technology support at [email protected] or
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