For Teachers By Teachers courses are 100% online, self-paced, and quiz-based. California educators use these graduate-level semester units for salary advancement.

✔️ 100% online, self-paced, quiz-based coursework. Start/finish anytime.
✔️ Pay the optional university transcript fee ($190 per course for 3 semester units) anytime, even after you finish your courses.
✔️ Teacher-friendly format: quiz-based, no busywork.
✔️ Official letter-grade transcript provided.
✔️ Regionally accredited university partner (UMass Global, WSCUC + CTC).
Pricing Breakdown

One $499 payment. Five courses. 15 graduate units.

$499 enrolls you in 5 courses (save $326 vs. purchasing individually) and provides immediate access to all five self-paced, online classrooms — start and finish anytime.

The optional UMass Global fee ($190 per course for 3 units) is paid separately to the university and can be added anytime from inside each course classroom — one course at a time, whenever you're ready.

UMass Global is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Its School of Education credentialing programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

For District Submission

Need the official UMass Global course numbers?

Some districts ask for the official course numbers before approving units. Grab the full reference list — course numbers and titles, ready to copy.


Need District Pre-Approval?

If your California district requires course syllabi before approving salary advancement units, you can access the district-review PDF syllabi for all five courses in this bundle below.

Helpful note: Each course is offered through University of Massachusetts Global – School of Extended Education, is fully online and self-paced, and carries 3 graduate-level semester units (credits) with letter grades (A–F).

Folder includes separate PDF syllabi for:
EDZU 9918 – SEL in Action
EDZU 9919 – Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching
EDDU 9660 – Beyond the Surface
EDDU 9537 – Healthy Teaching Habits
EDDU 9881 – Brain-Based Strategies

Includes official UMass Global course numbers and grading details for district submission.

If your district needs any additional documentation, please email info@forteachersbyteachers.org.


Want to Swap a Course?

No problem — purchase the bundle first, then email us with the courses you'd like to exchange. We'll swap them with other courses from our California catalog so you keep the bundle pricing.

How it works: Buy the bundle for $499, then email info@forteachersbyteachers.org with the course(s) you'd like to swap and the course(s) you'd like instead. We'll handle the rest — same bundle price, your choice of courses.


Bundle FAQ

Can I pay the UMass Global transcript fee later?

Yes. The optional $190 per-course transcript fee is paid directly to UMass Global anytime — even after you finish the courses. The payment link sits inside each online classroom, ready when you need it.

What if I only want 4 of the 5 courses?

No problem — purchase the bundle first, then email us with the courses you'd like to swap. We'll exchange them with other courses from our California catalog so you keep the bundle pricing.

Will my California district accept these units?

California districts widely accept regionally accredited graduate units for salary advancement, and UMass Global is regionally accredited (WSCUC) and CTC-accredited. Salary policies vary district by district, so a quick check with your HR or salary office before enrolling is always a good move.

How long do I have to finish?

No deadline. All five courses are 100% self-paced, so you can start and finish on your timeline.

What if I enroll and it's not the right fit?

We offer a 7-day refund window. Enroll, log in, preview the materials, and if it's not what you expected, email us within 7 days for a refund.

Questions? We're here to help!
info@forteachersbyteachers.org