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Earn Your Graduate-Level Professional Development Credit Easily and Quickly
University of Massachusetts Global’s School of Extended Education offers graduate-level professional development credit for select work completed in this Induction program. Graduate-level professional development credits are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement such as salary increment steps and recertification. Students should seek approval of appropriate school district officials before enrolling in these courses.
Available Courses
| COURSE | COURSE NUMBER | CREDITS | REGISTRATION FEE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Induction Candidate Year One | EDBU 9015 | 3 | $150 |
| Induction Candidate Year Two | EDBU 9016 | 3 | $150 |
| Induction Candidate ECO: Early Completion Option | EDBU 9012 | 3 | $150 |
| Mentor Year One | EDBU 9013 | 6 | $300 |
Proof of Completion
In order to award credits University of Massachusetts Global needs the following documents:
- Teacher Candidates: Grade Report (Click here to view example document)
- Support Providers: Verification Letter (Click here to view example document)
Registration
To register for work completed (or ongoing) this academic year please register online between May 15th and September 30th.
For work completed 2016/2017 forward, please complete this Retroactive Induction Registration form instead of using the online process. Please send your completion documents with your form. Please use this form for the current academic year if you are registering after September 30th.
What's Next?
When your registration is complete and we have received your completion documents, grades will be posted for your courses. Please allow 3 to 5 business days for registration processing and another 3 to 5 days for grade posting. Allow extra time for grade posting if your Induction Staff has to verify your completion.You will receive a confirmation email once your grades are posted. At that time, you can order a transcript. See the transcript information section below for more information.
Available Courses
| COURSE | COURSE NUMBER | CREDITS | REGISTRATION FEE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autism Spectrum Disorders - SPED267 | EDBU 9018 | 1 | $50 |
| Communication and Behavior Strategies for ASD - SPED258 | EDBU 9019 | 2 | $100 |
| Programming Strategies for ASD - SPED259 | EDBU 9020 | 2 | $100 |
| Meeting the Diverse Needs of Special Populations (Mild/Moderate Support Needs) - EDU364 | EDBU 9024 | 2 | $100 |
| Learning Practices & Environments for Extensive Support Needs (Mod/Severe) - EDU366 | EDBU 9025 | 2 | $100 |
| Positive Behavior Management - EDU365 | EDBU 9028 | 2 | $100 |
| IEP & Transitions - EDU361 | EDBU 9030 | 1 | $50 |
| Specialized Health - SPED271 | EDBU 9031 | 2 | $100 |
Proof of Completion
In order to award credits University of Massachusetts Global needs the following documents:
- Teacher Candidates: Induction Transcript and Completion Letter
- Support Providers: Completion Certificate
If you have the above document(s), please upload them when you register. Otherwise, email them to [email protected] when you receive them.
Registration
To register for work completed (or ongoing) this academic year please register online before September 30th.
For work completed in prior years, please complete the Retroactive Induction Registration form instead of using the online process. Please send your completion documents with your form.
What's Next?
When your registration is complete and we have received your completion documents, grades will be posted for your courses. Please allow 3 to 5 business days for registration processing and another 3 to 5 days for grade posting. Allow extra time for grade posting if your Induction Staff has to verify your completion.You will receive a confirmation email once your grades are posted. At that time, you can order a transcript. See the transcript information section below for more information.
Contact Us
Did You Know?
University of Massachusetts Global offers a variety of online professional learning options that carry graduate-level professional development credits. These credits are primarily used for salary increment steps and recertification. Click here to see our library of online professional development courses.
We also offers academic credit toward selected degree programs to teachers who complete a CTC-approved general education or education specialist induction program. You can earn 12 credits toward your Master of Arts in Education-Teaching and Learning or 12 credits toward the Master of Arts in Special Education – at no cost to you! To learn more about the block transfer credit and the application process, email our enrollment coach today.
Refund Policy
You can receive a refund within 30 days of registration if you have not yet received a grade for your course.
Transcript Information
Before ordering a transcript please activate your student account. Also verify that all grades and credits are posted to your student record. Official transcripts ordered without previously checking grades and credits on your student record may result in an incomplete transcript. Refunds may not be issued if transcripts are ordered incorrectly.
Allow 5 days for transcript orders to be processed.
For detailed instructions on ordering official transcripts, please download the transcript information guide
Technical Assistance
To activate your username and password, reset your password, or resend account activation letters, visit umassglobal.edu/activate.
For other technical questions, contact the University of Massachusetts Global IT Help Desk ([email protected], 855-553-3007).