Maryland teaching CE courses

Curated courses matched to Maryland’s educators renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

90CE hours every 5 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: IPDP must be in place for each of the 5 years of license validity (initial approval within 6 months of issuance); the IPDP is submitted with the renewal application through the TEACH portal.

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Content or pedagogy related to license areaRequired strandEach 5-year periodAll educators
ESL / Sheltered English / Bilingual EducationRequired strandEach 5-year periodAll educators
Strategies for students with disabilities / differentiated instructionRequired strandEach 5-year periodAll educators
Culturally Responsive TeachingRequired strandEach 5-year periodAll educators
Science of Reading proficiencyConditionalEach 5-year periodEarly childhood / elementary educators
General professional development per IPDP90 hoursEach 5-year periodAll educators

Content or pedagogy related to license area (Required strand, each 5-year period)

Graduate-Level Courses for Educators (University of La Verne partnership)

Professional Development Courses (PDC) · 45h · self-paced · University transcript (Graduate-level semester credits on a University of La Verne transcript; all books and materials included)

$420.00$140 per semester credit — 3-credit course shownView course →

Note: 200 graduate-level courses at $140 per semester credit (3-credit course shown) with credits on a University of La Verne transcript — useful where states require graduate credit (e.g., KY, ME, KS).

No-Cost District and State Professional DevelopmentFree

Your school district / state DOE · 10h · in-person · District / state (Confirm your district and board accept the hours before counting them)

Note: Many districts and state DOEs offer no-cost in-service PD that counts toward renewal — check your district's PD office first. Confirm the credit type matches what the board accepts.

ESL / Sheltered English / Bilingual Education (Required strand, each 5-year period)

English as a New Language Courses (Teaching Channel with Learners Edge)

Learners Edge · 45h · self-paced · Graduate credit (Continuing-education graduate credits via university partners; confirm your state accepts the credit)

$459.00$459 for 3 graduate credits; 1-credit options from $259View course →

Note: Graduate-credit courses including English-as-a-New-Language options — fits states with ESL/sheltered-English strands. Enroll through Teaching Channel with Learners Edge and list your university partner.

No-Cost District and State Professional DevelopmentFree

Your school district / state DOE · 10h · in-person · District / state (Confirm your district and board accept the hours before counting them)

Note: Many districts and state DOEs offer no-cost in-service PD that counts toward renewal — check your district's PD office first. Confirm the credit type matches what the board accepts.

Strategies for students with disabilities / differentiated instruction (Required strand, each 5-year period)

All About Dyslexia

Creative Teacher Education Institute · 45h · self-paced · Graduate credit option (University-partner graduate credit available; confirm your licensing body accepts the credit before enrolling)

$265.00frequently on sale — check current priceView course →

Note: Self-paced course on dyslexia identification and intervention — fits states requiring science-of-reading or special-education hours. Graduate-credit options available; confirm the hours your section carries before counting it toward renewal.

ADHD: in High Definition

Creative Teacher Education Institute · 45h · self-paced · Graduate credit option (University-partner graduate credit available; confirm your licensing body accepts the credit before enrolling)

$265.00frequently on sale — check current priceView course →

Note: Self-paced course on understanding and supporting students with ADHD — fits special-education and diverse-learning-strategy strands. Graduate-credit options available; confirm the hours before counting toward renewal.

No-Cost District and State Professional DevelopmentFree

Your school district / state DOE · 10h · in-person · District / state (Confirm your district and board accept the hours before counting them)

Note: Many districts and state DOEs offer no-cost in-service PD that counts toward renewal — check your district's PD office first. Confirm the credit type matches what the board accepts.

Culturally Responsive Teaching (Required strand, each 5-year period)

A Teacher's Survival Guide to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Creative Teacher Education Institute · 45h · self-paced · Graduate credit option (University-partner graduate credit available; confirm your licensing body accepts the credit before enrolling)

$265.00frequently on sale — check current priceView course →

Note: Self-paced course on social and emotional learning — fits equity, cultural-competency, and behavioral-health strands. Graduate-credit options available; confirm the hours before counting toward renewal.

Mindfulness in Education

The Teacher's Academy · 15h · self-paced · IACET (IACET-authorized provider; downloadable completion certificate)

$80.00example 15-hour course pricing — confirm current price on siteView course →

Note: IACET-authorized, self-paced course with downloadable completion certificate — fits equity and wellness-related strands. Confirm your state accepts IACET CEUs before enrolling.

No-Cost District and State Professional DevelopmentFree

Your school district / state DOE · 10h · in-person · District / state (Confirm your district and board accept the hours before counting them)

Note: Many districts and state DOEs offer no-cost in-service PD that counts toward renewal — check your district's PD office first. Confirm the credit type matches what the board accepts.

Science of Reading proficiency (Conditional, each 5-year period)

Teaching Phonics & Spelling for Beginning and Transitional Readers (RDLA272)

PBS TeacherLine · 45h · facilitated · University-partner graduate credit (Graduate credit available through university partners; confirm your state and district accept the hours before enrolling)

Note: Facilitated 6-week online course (45 hours) on phonics and spelling instruction. Useful where states require science-of-reading hours. Graduate credit available through university partners.

Improving Reading Comprehension (RDLA192)

PBS TeacherLine · 45h · facilitated · University-partner graduate credit (Graduate credit available through university partners; confirm your state and district accept the hours before enrolling)

Note: Facilitated 6-week online course (45 hours) on reading comprehension strategies. Graduate credit available through university partners.

All About Dyslexia

Creative Teacher Education Institute · 45h · self-paced · Graduate credit option (University-partner graduate credit available; confirm your licensing body accepts the credit before enrolling)

$265.00frequently on sale — check current priceView course →

Note: Self-paced course on dyslexia identification and intervention — fits states requiring science-of-reading or special-education hours. Graduate-credit options available; confirm the hours your section carries before counting it toward renewal.

No-Cost District and State Professional DevelopmentFree

Your school district / state DOE · 10h · in-person · District / state (Confirm your district and board accept the hours before counting them)

Note: Many districts and state DOEs offer no-cost in-service PD that counts toward renewal — check your district's PD office first. Confirm the credit type matches what the board accepts.

General professional development per IPDP (90 hours, each 5-year period)

Teaching with Primary Sources from the Library of Congress (INST342)

PBS TeacherLine · 45h · facilitated · University-partner graduate credit (Graduate credit available through university partners; confirm your state and district accept the hours before enrolling)

Note: Facilitated 6-week online course (45 hours) on teaching with primary sources. Graduate credit available through university partners — confirm your state and district accept the credit type before enrolling.

Teaching Phonics & Spelling for Beginning and Transitional Readers (RDLA272)

PBS TeacherLine · 45h · facilitated · University-partner graduate credit (Graduate credit available through university partners; confirm your state and district accept the hours before enrolling)

Note: Facilitated 6-week online course (45 hours) on phonics and spelling instruction. Useful where states require science-of-reading hours. Graduate credit available through university partners.

Improving Reading Comprehension (RDLA192)

PBS TeacherLine · 45h · facilitated · University-partner graduate credit (Graduate credit available through university partners; confirm your state and district accept the hours before enrolling)

Note: Facilitated 6-week online course (45 hours) on reading comprehension strategies. Graduate credit available through university partners.

Graphic Organizers for 21st Century Learning (TECH195)

PBS TeacherLine · 30h · facilitated · University-partner graduate credit (Graduate credit available through university partners; confirm your state and district accept the hours before enrolling)

Note: Facilitated 6-week online course (30 hours) on using graphic organizers across the curriculum. Graduate credit available through university partners.

Leveraging Smart and Social Digital Media in the Classroom (TECH575)

PBS TeacherLine · 30h · facilitated · University-partner graduate credit (Graduate credit available through university partners; confirm your state and district accept the hours before enrolling)

Note: Facilitated 6-week online course (30 hours) on digital media and technology integration. Graduate credit available through university partners.

Understanding Numbers and Operations: Addition and Subtraction (MATH250)

PBS TeacherLine · 30h · facilitated · University-partner graduate credit (Graduate credit available through university partners; confirm your state and district accept the hours before enrolling)

Note: Facilitated 6-week online course (30 hours) on elementary math instruction. Graduate credit available through university partners.

All About Dyslexia

Creative Teacher Education Institute · 45h · self-paced · Graduate credit option (University-partner graduate credit available; confirm your licensing body accepts the credit before enrolling)

$265.00frequently on sale — check current priceView course →

Note: Self-paced course on dyslexia identification and intervention — fits states requiring science-of-reading or special-education hours. Graduate-credit options available; confirm the hours your section carries before counting it toward renewal.

All About Trauma Informed Behavior and Classroom Management

Creative Teacher Education Institute · 45h · self-paced · Graduate credit option (University-partner graduate credit available; confirm your licensing body accepts the credit before enrolling)

$265.00frequently on sale — check current priceView course →

Note: Self-paced course on trauma-informed behavior and classroom management — fits states requiring behavioral-health or trauma training. Graduate-credit options available; confirm the hours before counting toward renewal.

ADHD: in High Definition

Creative Teacher Education Institute · 45h · self-paced · Graduate credit option (University-partner graduate credit available; confirm your licensing body accepts the credit before enrolling)

$265.00frequently on sale — check current priceView course →

Note: Self-paced course on understanding and supporting students with ADHD — fits special-education and diverse-learning-strategy strands. Graduate-credit options available; confirm the hours before counting toward renewal.

A Teacher's Survival Guide to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Creative Teacher Education Institute · 45h · self-paced · Graduate credit option (University-partner graduate credit available; confirm your licensing body accepts the credit before enrolling)

$265.00frequently on sale — check current priceView course →

Note: Self-paced course on social and emotional learning — fits equity, cultural-competency, and behavioral-health strands. Graduate-credit options available; confirm the hours before counting toward renewal.

Mindfulness in Education

The Teacher's Academy · 15h · self-paced · IACET (IACET-authorized provider; downloadable completion certificate)

$80.00example 15-hour course pricing — confirm current price on siteView course →

Note: IACET-authorized, self-paced course with downloadable completion certificate — fits equity and wellness-related strands. Confirm your state accepts IACET CEUs before enrolling.

Online Professional Development Courses (Ed2Go partnership)

Education World · 24h · self-paced · Provider certificate (Certificate of completion; confirm your district accepts the hours)

$45.00courses start at $45View course →

Note: Over 100 self-paced courses (child development, classroom technology, math & science) starting at $45, each with a certificate of completion. Confirm your district and state accept the hours before counting them.

Graduate-Level Courses for Educators (University of La Verne partnership)

Professional Development Courses (PDC) · 45h · self-paced · University transcript (Graduate-level semester credits on a University of La Verne transcript; all books and materials included)

$420.00$140 per semester credit — 3-credit course shownView course →

Note: 200 graduate-level courses at $140 per semester credit (3-credit course shown) with credits on a University of La Verne transcript — useful where states require graduate credit (e.g., KY, ME, KS).

English as a New Language Courses (Teaching Channel with Learners Edge)

Learners Edge · 45h · self-paced · Graduate credit (Continuing-education graduate credits via university partners; confirm your state accepts the credit)

$459.00$459 for 3 graduate credits; 1-credit options from $259View course →

Note: Graduate-credit courses including English-as-a-New-Language options — fits states with ESL/sheltered-English strands. Enroll through Teaching Channel with Learners Edge and list your university partner.

No-Cost District and State Professional DevelopmentFree

Your school district / state DOE · 10h · in-person · District / state (Confirm your district and board accept the hours before counting them)

Note: Many districts and state DOEs offer no-cost in-service PD that counts toward renewal — check your district's PD office first. Confirm the credit type matches what the board accepts.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Teaching with Primary Sources from the Library of Congress (INST342)

PBS TeacherLine · 45h · facilitated · University-partner graduate credit (Graduate credit available through university partners; confirm your state and district accept the hours before enrolling)

Note: Facilitated 6-week online course (45 hours) on teaching with primary sources. Graduate credit available through university partners — confirm your state and district accept the credit type before enrolling.

Teaching Phonics & Spelling for Beginning and Transitional Readers (RDLA272)

PBS TeacherLine · 45h · facilitated · University-partner graduate credit (Graduate credit available through university partners; confirm your state and district accept the hours before enrolling)

Note: Facilitated 6-week online course (45 hours) on phonics and spelling instruction. Useful where states require science-of-reading hours. Graduate credit available through university partners.

Improving Reading Comprehension (RDLA192)

PBS TeacherLine · 45h · facilitated · University-partner graduate credit (Graduate credit available through university partners; confirm your state and district accept the hours before enrolling)

Note: Facilitated 6-week online course (45 hours) on reading comprehension strategies. Graduate credit available through university partners.

Graphic Organizers for 21st Century Learning (TECH195)

PBS TeacherLine · 30h · facilitated · University-partner graduate credit (Graduate credit available through university partners; confirm your state and district accept the hours before enrolling)

Note: Facilitated 6-week online course (30 hours) on using graphic organizers across the curriculum. Graduate credit available through university partners.

Leveraging Smart and Social Digital Media in the Classroom (TECH575)

PBS TeacherLine · 30h · facilitated · University-partner graduate credit (Graduate credit available through university partners; confirm your state and district accept the hours before enrolling)

Note: Facilitated 6-week online course (30 hours) on digital media and technology integration. Graduate credit available through university partners.

Understanding Numbers and Operations: Addition and Subtraction (MATH250)

PBS TeacherLine · 30h · facilitated · University-partner graduate credit (Graduate credit available through university partners; confirm your state and district accept the hours before enrolling)

Note: Facilitated 6-week online course (30 hours) on elementary math instruction. Graduate credit available through university partners.

All About Dyslexia

Creative Teacher Education Institute · 45h · self-paced · Graduate credit option (University-partner graduate credit available; confirm your licensing body accepts the credit before enrolling)

$265.00frequently on sale — check current priceView course →

Note: Self-paced course on dyslexia identification and intervention — fits states requiring science-of-reading or special-education hours. Graduate-credit options available; confirm the hours your section carries before counting it toward renewal.

All About Trauma Informed Behavior and Classroom Management

Creative Teacher Education Institute · 45h · self-paced · Graduate credit option (University-partner graduate credit available; confirm your licensing body accepts the credit before enrolling)

$265.00frequently on sale — check current priceView course →

Note: Self-paced course on trauma-informed behavior and classroom management — fits states requiring behavioral-health or trauma training. Graduate-credit options available; confirm the hours before counting toward renewal.

ADHD: in High Definition

Creative Teacher Education Institute · 45h · self-paced · Graduate credit option (University-partner graduate credit available; confirm your licensing body accepts the credit before enrolling)

$265.00frequently on sale — check current priceView course →

Note: Self-paced course on understanding and supporting students with ADHD — fits special-education and diverse-learning-strategy strands. Graduate-credit options available; confirm the hours before counting toward renewal.

A Teacher's Survival Guide to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Creative Teacher Education Institute · 45h · self-paced · Graduate credit option (University-partner graduate credit available; confirm your licensing body accepts the credit before enrolling)

$265.00frequently on sale — check current priceView course →

Note: Self-paced course on social and emotional learning — fits equity, cultural-competency, and behavioral-health strands. Graduate-credit options available; confirm the hours before counting toward renewal.

Mindfulness in Education

The Teacher's Academy · 15h · self-paced · IACET (IACET-authorized provider; downloadable completion certificate)

$80.00example 15-hour course pricing — confirm current price on siteView course →

Note: IACET-authorized, self-paced course with downloadable completion certificate — fits equity and wellness-related strands. Confirm your state accepts IACET CEUs before enrolling.

Online Professional Development Courses (Ed2Go partnership)

Education World · 24h · self-paced · Provider certificate (Certificate of completion; confirm your district accepts the hours)

$45.00courses start at $45View course →

Note: Over 100 self-paced courses (child development, classroom technology, math & science) starting at $45, each with a certificate of completion. Confirm your district and state accept the hours before counting them.

Graduate-Level Courses for Educators (University of La Verne partnership)

Professional Development Courses (PDC) · 45h · self-paced · University transcript (Graduate-level semester credits on a University of La Verne transcript; all books and materials included)

$420.00$140 per semester credit — 3-credit course shownView course →

Note: 200 graduate-level courses at $140 per semester credit (3-credit course shown) with credits on a University of La Verne transcript — useful where states require graduate credit (e.g., KY, ME, KS).

English as a New Language Courses (Teaching Channel with Learners Edge)

Learners Edge · 45h · self-paced · Graduate credit (Continuing-education graduate credits via university partners; confirm your state accepts the credit)

$459.00$459 for 3 graduate credits; 1-credit options from $259View course →

Note: Graduate-credit courses including English-as-a-New-Language options — fits states with ESL/sheltered-English strands. Enroll through Teaching Channel with Learners Edge and list your university partner.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

No-Cost District and State Professional DevelopmentFree

Your school district / state DOE · 10h · in-person · District / state (Confirm your district and board accept the hours before counting them)

Note: Many districts and state DOEs offer no-cost in-service PD that counts toward renewal — check your district's PD office first. Confirm the credit type matches what the board accepts.

Frequently asked questions

How many PD hours do Maryland teachers need?

Maryland educators need 90 professional development hours every 5 years.

What topics must the hours cover?

Within the total: Content or pedagogy related to license area (Required strand); ESL / Sheltered English / Bilingual Education (Required strand); Strategies for students with disabilities / differentiated instruction (Required strand); Culturally Responsive Teaching (Required strand); Science of Reading proficiency (Conditional).

Will these courses count toward my renewal?

These providers are widely used for teacher PD nationwide, but only your state board and district decide what counts. Confirm the credit type (clock hours, CEUs, or graduate credit) matches what Maryland State Department of Education accepts before enrolling.

When is the Maryland renewal deadline?

IPDP must be in place for each of the 5 years of license validity (initial approval within 6 months of issuance); the IPDP is submitted with the renewal application through the TEACH portal.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Maryland State Department of Education. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.