Which courses meet the New York language acquisition requirement?

CE Credits Online offers six courses eligible for the language acquisition requirement: Advancing Listening Comprehension in English Learners, Bridging Reading Gaps for English Learners, EL Assessment: A Teacher's Toolkit, Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners in Your Classroom, Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners in the Content Area Classroom, and Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners. Check with NYSED or your district to confirm the specific hours required for your certificate type.

Can I earn university graduate credits alongside my CTLE hours?

Yes — university credit is an optional add-on at checkout through Adams State University, Augustana University, Valley City State University, and Cal Poly Humboldt. University credits are easiest to add at purchase — if you need them after successfully completing your course, contact CE Credits Online within 45 days of completion.

How long do I have to complete a New York CTLE course?

You have 180 days (about 6 months) from your purchase date. All courses are self-paced.

How to Earn New York State CTLE Hours with CE Credits Online

For New York State teachers earning CTLE hours toward certificate renewal — from an NYSED-approved CTLE sponsor.

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CE Credits Online is an NYSED-approved CTLE sponsor. Our courses are fully online and self-paced, and are accepted for CTLE hours, Graduate Credit, and Graduate Level Professional Development credits. We offer courses in language acquisition, social-emotional learning, technology, and more.

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How to enroll in courses
What to expect after completion

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Quick Answer

CE Credits Online is an NYSED-approved CTLE sponsor (Sponsor ID # 23657)
Complete an online course and receive a CTLE Certificate of Completion that includes our CTLE ID Number
Courses are fully online and self-paced — you have 180 days from purchase to complete
New York teachers are required to complete a portion of their CTLE hours in language acquisition — we offer courses that meet this requirement
Optional university graduate credits are available as an add-on at checkout

A note from us: Your success is important to us, and we want to make sure every course is the right fit for you. Credit acceptance varies by state and district, so if you have any doubt, check with your professional development department before purchasing — and feel free to contact us first. Refunds are not available if credits don't meet your requirements, and we'd rather help you choose right the first time.

CTLE Approved Sponsor

CE Credits Online is recognized by the New York State Education Department's Office of Teaching Initiatives as an approved CTLE sponsor.

Our CTLE Sponsor ID # is: 23657
To verify, visit the NYSED Approved CTLE Sponsors list, type "CE Credits Online" in the search box in the upper right, and press Enter.

Helpful Links for CTLE Requirements

Courses Eligible for Language Acquisition Requirement

New York teachers are required to complete a portion of their CTLE hours in language acquisition. Check with NYSED or your district to confirm the requirement for your certificate type.

How to get your CTLE Hours

After you have successfully completed your course:

You will receive a CTLE Certificate of Completion for your records. This certificate includes the name of the course, the number of professional development hours completed, and our CTLE ID Number.
The Certificate of Completion is designed as a record that verifies that a professional development course was taken and passed.

University Credits

If you need an official university transcript, you can add university credits when you purchase. Once you complete your course, we take care of the rest — we send all the required documentation directly to your chosen university, and they'll issue your official transcript and email you instructions for accessing it. Your transcript will include the course name, course number, number of credits, and your grade.

Graduate-level credits are available through Adams State University, Augustana University, Valley City State University, and Cal Poly Humboldt. Visit our University Partners page to learn more.

New York CTLE Program Rules

CTLE hours must be earned through an NYSED-approved sponsor — CE Credits Online is an approved sponsor (ID # 23657)
Your CTLE Certificate of Completion includes our CTLE ID Number, which is your documentation for the renewal process
Certificate renewal is completed directly through NYSED — your Certificate of Completion is your documentation when you're ready to renew
New York teachers are required to complete a portion of their CTLE hours in language acquisition — check with NYSED or your district to confirm the requirement for your certificate type
University credits are easiest to add at purchase — if you need them after successfully completing your course, contact us within 30 days of completion and we can help
You have 180 days (about 6 months) from purchase to complete your course

New York CTLE FAQs

What is the Type dropdown when I select a course?

The Type dropdown lets you choose your enrollment option. Course Only gives you a CTLE Certificate of Completion for your New York renewal records. University Credits adds an official university transcript from one of our partner universities. For CTLE hours only, Course Only is all you need.

What does my CTLE Certificate of Completion include?

Your CTLE Certificate of Completion includes the name of the course, the number of professional development hours completed, and our CTLE ID Number. This is your documentation for the NYSED renewal process — keep it for your records.

Which courses meet the language acquisition requirement?

We offer six courses eligible for the language acquisition requirement — they are listed in the Courses Eligible for Language Acquisition Requirement section above. Check with NYSED or your district to confirm the specific hours required for your certificate type.

Does CE Credits Online submit my CTLE records to NYSED?

No — your CTLE Certificate of Completion is your documentation for the renewal process. Certificate renewal is completed directly through NYSED using your certificate as documentation.

Can I add university credits after I purchase a course?

University credits are easiest to add at purchase using the Type dropdown on the course page. If you completed a course and later find out you need university credits, contact us within 30 days of completion and we can help.

How long do I have to complete a course?

You have 180 days (about 6 months) from your purchase date to complete your course. All courses are self-paced — no scheduled sessions or live requirements.

Who do I contact with questions?

For questions about your course or enrollment, check out our FAQs or email support@cecreditsonline.org.

How to Enroll

Go to our New York State CTLE courses page and select a course you'd like to take.
On the course page, use the Type dropdown:
- Course Only — includes your CTLE Certificate of Completion for New York renewal records
- University Credits — adds an official university transcript. A second dropdown will appear to choose your university partner.
Add the course to your cart.
When you are ready to check out, go to your cart and click "Check Out".
You will be asked to log into your account or create a new account.
Follow the enrollment and payment prompts. If you have a discount code, enter it at the end of the enrollment process.
Upon purchase you will receive an email receipt and can log in to your course at eClassroom Sign in.

You have 180 days (about 6 months) from purchase to complete your course.

If you haven't already done so, please add the required information to your My Account page before completing your course. This only needs to be done once and is needed for your CTLE Certificate of Completion.