Frequently Asked Questions
Essential details about our course offerings, including what you can expect and how to get started.
Registration & payment
How much does registration cost?
Registration costs will vary per course; however, all of courses are in the range of $125 - $225 for a single individual registration.
Taking advantage of early registration, group registration, and the option to pay with a purchase order will help you to utilize the lowest rates possible.
Taking advantage of early registration, group registration, and the option to pay with a purchase order will help you to utilize the lowest rates possible.
Do you offer any registration discounts?
We offer three forms of registration discounts:
Early registration: Register early to take advantage of a discounted price. Early registration is available until one week before the course date. No promo code is necessary; simply select the early registration option to register at a discounted rate.
Group registration: Receive a 25% discount when registering groups of 5 or more people. No promo code necessary; select the group registration option to register at the discounted rate.
Current NTN@TC members: your membership code will discount your registration for select courses throughout the year. Please refer to communication from the NTN@TC team to confirm which courses are eligible, and what the current code is. You'll still be required to complete a registration form.
Early registration: Register early to take advantage of a discounted price. Early registration is available until one week before the course date. No promo code is necessary; simply select the early registration option to register at a discounted rate.
Group registration: Receive a 25% discount when registering groups of 5 or more people. No promo code necessary; select the group registration option to register at the discounted rate.
Current NTN@TC members: your membership code will discount your registration for select courses throughout the year. Please refer to communication from the NTN@TC team to confirm which courses are eligible, and what the current code is. You'll still be required to complete a registration form.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept payment for registration fees via credit card or purchase order.
To pay with a credit card, simply click the Register button on the course page and proceed with entering your information.
To pay using a purchase order, contact [email protected] to initiate this process.
In your message, please make sure to provide:
This information will allow us to provide you with the documentation needed to create a PO. This documentation will include our vendor & DOE contract numbers.
Once we receive a PO, we will provide your school with a promo code to distribute to the teachers they are funding. The promo code will allow you to bypass Eventbrite's payment section, so that there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
To pay with a credit card, simply click the Register button on the course page and proceed with entering your information.
To pay using a purchase order, contact [email protected] to initiate this process.
In your message, please make sure to provide:
- your school name & address
- contact information (name & email) for the person who handles POs & payments at your school
- the number of teachers interested in registering for this opportunity
This information will allow us to provide you with the documentation needed to create a PO. This documentation will include our vendor & DOE contract numbers.
Once we receive a PO, we will provide your school with a promo code to distribute to the teachers they are funding. The promo code will allow you to bypass Eventbrite's payment section, so that there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
Where do I enter my promo code?
Please see the blue text in the registration section that says "Enter promo code". Click that text, enter your code, and click "Apply". From there, you can continue with your registration as usual.
Promo codes must be entered before you begin registration; there is no option to add it after you click the "Checkout" button.
Promo codes must be entered before you begin registration; there is no option to add it after you click the "Checkout" button.
Should I register for CTLE hours?
New York State educators are welcome to register for CTLE hours, though it is not a requirement to participate in our courses.
Beginning in 2016, a registered holder of a NYS professional classroom teaching certificate, educational leadership certificate, or Level III teaching assistant certificate is required to successfully complete 100 Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours. Teachers College is a state-approved provider of CTLE hours. Participation will be verified before CTLE credits are awarded.
CTLE information must be included on your registration form. If you decline CTLE hours at the time of registration and change your mind afterward, you'll need to contact us prior to the start of this course. Once you begin, we'll be unable to accommodate new CTLE requests.
Beginning in 2016, a registered holder of a NYS professional classroom teaching certificate, educational leadership certificate, or Level III teaching assistant certificate is required to successfully complete 100 Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours. Teachers College is a state-approved provider of CTLE hours. Participation will be verified before CTLE credits are awarded.
CTLE information must be included on your registration form. If you decline CTLE hours at the time of registration and change your mind afterward, you'll need to contact us prior to the start of this course. Once you begin, we'll be unable to accommodate new CTLE requests.
When does registration close?
Registration closes one week after the course start date, at 11:59PM EST.
How do I change or cancel my registration?
If you need to change or cancel your registration for any reason, contact us at [email protected].
If you choose to cancel your registration, we will be able to offer you a refund as long as you have not yet accepted the invitation to join the course.
If you choose to cancel your registration, we will be able to offer you a refund as long as you have not yet accepted the invitation to join the course.
When do new courses open for registration?
We open course registration once per semester (fall, spring, and summer).
Participation
What does a course include?
Each of our courses includes four main components:
For each course topic, you will be invited to engage with:
- Instructional talks: A series of short videos from your coach that break down the topic, provide examples, pose questions, and invite further reflection.
- Key resources: Downloadable resources for you to read, review, or implement in your classroom and community.
- Discussions*: Each module will pose a reflection question to respond to in the discussion board, where you can interact with other educators in the course. When posting on the discussion board, we want to hear from each person at least one time, and want each person to respond to a minimum of two other posts.
- Assignments*: Deepen your analysis and receive personalized feedback from your coach by responding to the protocol in each assignment.
For each course topic, you will be invited to engage with:
- Driving questions that develop curiosity and help you imagine how each topic can connect to your practice
- Promising practices that outline how you might authentically and realistically implement new learning
- Tips, twists & traps that shine a light on what tools you'll want to adopt and what you might avoid as you engage in a new practice
- Practical applications that provide options for implementing a new skill, practice, or idea into your classroom
When will I receive access to my course?
If you register before the course start date, you can expect to receive access to the course at least 48 hours before it begins.
If you register after the course has already started, you can expect to receive an invitation to join within 48 hours of completing registration.
If you register after the course has already started, you can expect to receive an invitation to join within 48 hours of completing registration.
How do I access course content?
Once you've registered, you will receive an email invitation to join our digital platform from Teachers College Canvas. From there, you will be able to set up a username and password.
Course materials will be accessible immediately following your acceptance of the invitation.
- Go to MyTC Portal (my.tc.columbia.edu)
- Click on the "Non-UNI Canvas Login" link
- Enter your email and password. If you didn't create one or have forgotten, simply click on the "Forgot Password?" link on the Canvas login page
- On the Canvas dashboard, accept any course invitations, if prompted
- You may also access the course on your mobile device through the Canvas Student App
Course materials will be accessible immediately following your acceptance of the invitation.
What is the time commitment for a course?
While in a course, you can move through the content at your own pace; however, we find that 2 hours per topic works best for most participants. All course content must be completed by the end date listed.
How do I earn CTLE credits?
CTLEs will be awarded based on your participation in the discussion prompt(s) within each topic, and the submission of each assignment.
Additional questions
Who can I contact more questions?
You can reach out to us at [email protected] or (212) 678-3161 — we'll be happy to help!
Do you offer custom or private versions of your courses?
Yes! If you're interested in a topic and would like to tailor the course content to meet the needs of your school community, we can create a customized version for you and your team. Only members of your school community (identified by you) will have access to the customized course, and you'll retain access to course materials indefinitely, allowing you to revisit content as needed.
To explore this option, reach out to us at (212) 678-3161 or [email protected] to speak with someone from our coaching team. We look forward to hearing from you!
To explore this option, reach out to us at (212) 678-3161 or [email protected] to speak with someone from our coaching team. We look forward to hearing from you!
