Through your active interaction in the Pathways learning community with other teachers, nationally-respected educators, and key resources that support adolescent literacy, you will build and extend your knowledge of best practices in advancing adolescents' literacy skills. NCTE applauds teachers who choose to dedicate the time and effort required to succeed with sustained professional development, and we are pleased to offer teachers who actively engage in the Pathways professional development experiences and learning community support in earning continuing education credit for their work.
NCTE has partnered with the University of San Diego to offer Pathways participants the option of earning graduate continuing education units. Participants can choose to apply for 1, 2, or 3 units of credit. The cost is $65 per unit. Click the above link to learn more about the requirements and to access the registration form.
Option 2: Earn Local Credit
As an alternative option to applying for graduate credit, many districts and states will grant local continuing education credits for participation in NCTE professional development programming, but you must request approval on a case-by-case basis. Talk to your administrator to find out if your work in Pathways qualifies for local credit. To support your efforts NCTE offers an option to receive a Letter of Recognition when you complete any of the Pathways educational strands. In order to receive a Letter of Recognition, you will be asked to submit to NCTE your learning log, strand checklist, and either a classroom artifact or culminating reflection that demonstrates how you applied your learning from the strand in your classroom. The Letter you receive will certify your completion of the strand for which you submitted documentation. You can receive Letters of Recognition for as many Pathways strands as you wish to work through. Check with your district administrator or your local education agency about their policies or guidelines for accepting certifications of participation as CEUs (continuing education credit), as NCTE is NOT a credit-granting agency and all credits must be awarded by your state or district. You may be asked to maintain a log of contact hours or other documentation to meet local requirements.