Teaching Channel
Teaching Channel, a subsidiary of K12 Coalition, delivers graduate-level continuing education courses, video coaching, and professional learning tools via a Canvas-based platform to PK-12 educators across all 50 U.S. states, serving individual teachers, school districts, and higher education institutions for license renewal and salary advancement.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersOakland, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Teaching Channel does
Teaching Channel is a subsidiary of K12 Coalition (a certified B Corp) that operates a professional learning platform serving PK-12 educators across all 50 U.S. states. The company delivers 300+ self-paced graduate-level continuing education courses covering 19 topic areas (AI/EdTech, Literacy, Math, Science/STEM, SEL, Special Education, etc.) through a Canvas-based LMS, and supports a Video Library & Coaching Platform (Teaching Channel+) with 2,500+ exemplar classroom videos for instructional coaching, peer observation, and pre-service faculty development. Courses are graded by master-level educator evaluators who provide rubric-based, standards-aligned feedback, and transcripts are issued through 10 regionally accredited university partners approved in all 50 states.
The company monetizes across multiple price tiers: graduate-level courses at $289 (1-credit) to $489 (3-credit), Fast Track at $549, Flex Credit at $99–$150, course bundles (2, 3, 5, or 10 courses) with savings up to $930 and 12-month Pay-As-You-Learn plans, and group/cohort discounts of $100–$135 per course for groups of 3–20+. Teaching Channel+ is sold as a subscription to K-12 districts, schools, and higher education institutions. Advanced degree pathways (M.Ed., Ed.D.) are offered through an exclusive partnership with American College of Education, allowing teachers to transfer up to 9 credits at $8,500 versus a $54,000 national average.
Distribution combines self-serve online course sales to individual teachers, dedicated state-level Learning Advisors, direct institutional sales to districts and schools (with purchase-order support), and a free K12 Hub content platform that drives top-of-funnel engagement. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding; parent K12 Coalition also operates iteach, Lavinia Group, and Insight Education Group. Recent strategic activity has focused on the February 2026 launch of Teaching Channel+ as a unified district-facing subscription platform.
Teaching Channel firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Teaching Channel
- Legal name
- K12 Coalition
- Website
- https://teachingchannel.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Teaching Channel, a subsidiary of K12 Coalition, delivers graduate-level continuing education courses, video coaching, and professional learning tools via a Canvas-based platform to PK-12 educators across all 50 U.S. states, serving individual teachers, school districts, and higher education institutions for license renewal and salary advancement.
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Teaching Channel industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Teacher Professional Development
- NAICS
- Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (61171)
- SIC
- Services-Educational Services (8200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms (EDAJAMAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- K–12 Instructional Video & Multimedia (EDAGALAA), Online Learning Content & Course Publishing Platforms (BPAMAJAL)
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Where Teaching Channel is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oakland
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Teaching Channel business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Graduate-Level Continuing Education Course Sales: Individual teachers and districts purchase graduate-level continuing education courses (1, 2, or 3 credits) with university transcripts. Courses are sold individually or in bundles (2-, 3-, 5-, or 10-course bundles). Revenue is one-time per course, with multi-course discounts available.
- Flex Credit Courses: Lower-cost alternative to graduate credit courses, providing professional development hours and a Teaching Channel letter of completion. Teachers can upgrade to a transcript for an additional fee within six months. No additional discounts available on Flex Credit.
- Video Library & Coaching Platform (Teaching Channel+): Subscription access to 2,500+ instructional videos and video coaching tools for districts, schools, and higher education institutions. Launched September 2023 as a unified platform under K12 Coalition.
- Certificate & Learning Pathway Bundles: Teaching Channel offers 9-credit (3-course) and 30-credit (10-course) certificate programs that bundle multiple courses for focused professional learning. These bundles offer built-in savings and a 12-month course selection window.
- Group & Institutional Registrations: Schools and districts purchase group registrations for cohorts of teachers. Group discounts range from $100 to $135 per course depending on group size. Schools can also purchase school/cohort course or video library registrations via purchase order.
- Pay-As-You-Learn Payment Plans: 12-month installment payment plans available for course bundles and group registrations, allowing teachers to spread costs over time with no interest. Monthly payments on bundles can be under $100 per month.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Graduate-Level Courses: 3 credits at $489, 1 credit at $289 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Fast Track 3-credit course at $549 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Flex Credit: equivalent of 3 credits at $150, 2 credits at $125, 1 credit at $99 |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Course Bundles: up to $930 in savings |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Group Discounts: $100-$135 per course savings |
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | New Customer Discount: $100 off first 3-credit course |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels9 records
Teaching Channel product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Teaching Channel sells self-paced online graduate-level continuing education courses and a unified video coaching platform (Teaching Channel+) for PK-12 educators. Courses are delivered through a Canvas-based learning environment, evaluated by master-level educators, and awarded transcripts from 10 regionally accredited university partners for license renewal, salary advancement, and degree progression. The Teaching Channel+ subscription platform provides districts with 2,500+ classroom videos and integrated professional development tools.
Product overview
Teaching Channel, a subsidiary of K12 Coalition, operates a comprehensive professional learning ecosystem for K-12 educators consisting of: (1) Teaching Channel+, a unified subscription platform for districts providing integrated professional learning resources and coaching tools; (2) over 300 graduate-level continuing education courses offered through multiple formats including standard, Flex Credit, Fast Track, and Hours-Only PD options; (3) Course Bundles (2, 3, 5, 10-course packages) with payment plan flexibility; (4) Learning Pathways/Certificate Programs (9-credit and 30-credit certificates) in specialized areas; (5) Video Library & Coaching Platform with 2,500+ instructional videos; (6) K12 Hub providing free educational resources; and (7) Advanced Degree pathways through American College of Education partnership. The platform is delivered via Canvas learning management system and partners with regionally accredited universities for transcript and degree services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Teaching Channel+ A unified professional learning subscription platform built for K-12 districts, offering integrated professional learning resources, online training, and coaching tools to support teacher retention and improve student outcomes.
- Continuing Education Graduate-Level Courses Over 300 self-paced online graduate-level continuing education courses for PK-12 educators, offered in partnership with regionally accredited universities, for license renewal, salary advancement, and degree progression.
- Course Bundles Self-paced online graduate-level continuing education course packages available in 2, 3, 5, or 10-course bundles with payment plan options for savings and flexibility.
- Flex Credit Courses Graduate-level courses at a lower price point without university transcript, offering a letter of completion with option to upgrade for letter grade and transcript within six months.
- Fast Track Courses Expedited self-paced courses with immediate access to materials, 2-day evaluation turnaround, and quick transcript processing for educators with tight deadlines.
- Hours-Only PD Courses Quiz-based professional development courses covering trending topics like Science of Reading, positive behavior supports, and mental health, providing hours-only completion documentation.
- Video Library & Coaching Platform Subscription-based instructional video library with 2,500+ exemplar classroom videos and coaching tools designed for districts, schools, and higher education institutions.
- Learning Pathways / Certificate Programs Focused course groupings leading to certificates: 9-credit (3-course) certificates in areas like AI, Early Childhood, Google Tools, Leadership, Science of Reading, SEL, and 30-credit certificates in Math, SEL, Ed Tech, and Literacy.
- Advanced Degrees with American College of Education Partnership with American College of Education offering M.Ed. and Ed.D. programs with up to 9 transferable Teaching Channel graduate-level credits, with special tuition pricing starting at $8,500 for master's degrees.
- Book Study Group-based professional development experience centered on selected educational texts, designed for professional development days and building/district initiatives, earning graduate credit.
- New Teacher Training Personalized guidance and support for new teachers to help them thrive in their teaching careers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Graduate credits can boost teacher pay by an average of $160K over a career, plus increase pension (per Teaching Channel ROI calculator)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Teaching Channel
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Teaching Channel technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Teaching Channel partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.
- American College of Education (ACE)coreExclusive partnership enabling Teaching Channel students to transfer up to 9 graduate-level course credits toward an ACE M.Ed. degree for $8,500 (vs. $10,000 standard ACE tuition, vs. $54,000 national average). ACE is Teaching Channel's preferred university partner and is regionally accredited (HLC) and CAEP-accredited. ACE ranked #2 by Newsweek in America's Top Online Colleges 2023 and conferred the 4th highest number of M.Ed. degrees in the nation.
- Andrews UniversitycoreRegionally accredited university partner (HLC, CAEP) approved to serve educators in all 50 states. Provides official transcripts and letter grades for Teaching Channel graduate-level continuing education courses. Sample transcripts and degree eligibility memos available.
- Augustana UniversitycoreRegionally accredited university partner (HLC) approved to serve educators in all 50 states. Issues official transcripts and letter grades for Teaching Channel graduate-level courses. Processing time: 1-3 business days.
- Concordia University, St. PaulcoreRegionally accredited university partner (HLC) approved to serve educators in all 50 states. Partners with Teaching Channel to provide transcripts and letter grades for graduate-level continuing education courses. Processing: 1-3 business days, $7.65.
- Greenville UniversitycoreRegionally accredited university partner (HLC, CAEP) approved to serve educators in all 50 states. Issues official transcripts for Teaching Channel graduate-level courses. Processing: 2-4 business days. Electronic: $11, Paper: $13.
- Lourdes UniversityminorRegionally accredited university partner (HLC, CAEP) approved to serve educators in all states except California. Lourdes University is closing Summer 2026 and is no longer accepting new registrations. Transcript access remains available for past students.
- Loyola Marymount University (LMU)coreRegionally accredited university partner (WSCUC) approved to serve California educators. Issues official transcripts and letter grades for Teaching Channel graduate-level courses. Processing: 7-10 business days.
- Roosevelt UniversitycoreRegionally accredited university partner (HLC) approved to serve educators in Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota. Issues official transcripts for Teaching Channel graduate-level courses. Processing: 10 business days. Paper: $14.25.
- Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)coreRegionally accredited university partner (NECHE, CAEP) approved to serve educators in all 50 states. Issues official transcripts for Teaching Channel graduate-level courses. Processing: 3-5 business days. Electronic and paper transcripts: FREE.
- Upper Iowa UniversitycoreRegionally accredited university partner (HLC) approved to serve educators in 49 states (not Rhode Island). Issues official transcripts for Teaching Channel graduate-level courses. Processing: 2-4 business days.
- Charlotte Danielson (Framework for Teaching)flagshipTeaching Channel's professional learning model is aligned with Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching. The Danielson Group logo is featured on Teaching Channel's organizational partnerships page, indicating endorsement and alignment of courses with the industry-standard teaching framework.
- Kappa Delta Pi (KDP)flagshipKappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education, is a validated organizational partner of Teaching Channel. Courses are aligned to support KDP members' professional development and advancement.
- Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)flagshipAMLE, the leading organization for middle school education, validates Teaching Channel's courses. Teaching Channel offers courses aligned with middle level education standards and best practices.
- Annenberg Brown RPPLflagshipAnnenberg Brown's Rethinking Preparation for Practitioners in Education (RPPL) initiative is a validated organizational partner, indicating Teaching Channel's alignment with evidence-based practitioner preparation standards.
- ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education)flagshipISTE is a validated organizational partner of Teaching Channel. Teaching Channel offers ISTE-approved courses that count toward educator technology integration requirements, including specific courses aligned with ISTE Standards.
- Educators RisingflagshipEducators Rising, the national organization cultivating tomorrow's educators, is a validated organizational partner of Teaching Channel, supporting pre-service teacher development through aligned professional learning content.
- MASSP (Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals)minorMASSP, representing secondary school principals in Michigan, validates Teaching Channel's professional development courses as aligned with leadership and instructional improvement goals for secondary schools.
- K12 CoalitionflagshipTeaching Channel is a subsidiary of K12 Coalition, a B Corp that includes iteach, Lavinia Group, and Insight Education Group. K12 Coalition launched Teaching Channel+ in February 2026 as the first unified professional learning platform built for districts. K12 Coalition manages Teaching Channel's corporate certifications and strategic direction.
- Alaska Staff Development Network (ASDN)minorASDN is a preferred network partner for Alaska educators, facilitating access to Teaching Channel courses through the ASDN website. Educators can search and register for Teaching Channel courses directly through the ASDN online learning portal.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Teaching Channel competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Learners Edge: Learners Edge is the former name of Teaching Channel itself; it continues to be referenced in some materials and historically offered self-paced graduate PD for educators, making it the closest historical/identity peer.
- Frontline Education: Frontline is a leading K-12 administration and professional development SaaS provider, with Frontline Professional Growth offering courses, coaching, and evaluation tools to school districts — directly comparable to Teaching Channel+'s district PD offering.
- Edmentum: Edmentum provides online K-12 curriculum, assessment, and educator professional development courses, including self-paced continuing education with graduate credit — directly comparable to Teaching Channel's core course catalog.
- Coursera for Teachers: Coursera for Teachers offers self-paced online professional development with certificates and graduate credit pathways, competing for the same individual-teacher self-serve PD budget that Teaching Channel targets.
- Ed2Go (Cengage): Ed2Go delivers self-paced online continuing education and professional development courses with instructor facilitation and optional college credit — closely comparable in delivery model and target learner to Teaching Channel's self-paced courses.
Broad incumbents
- Schoology (PowerSchool): Schoology is a K-12 LMS and learning platform owned by PowerSchool, overlapping with Teaching Channel's LMS-based course delivery, course-authoring, and educator PD workflows.
- PowerSchool (Unified Talent Perform): PowerSchool is a broad K-12 EdTech incumbent whose Unified Talent Perform product includes professional development and educator evaluation, overlapping with Teaching Channel's course and coaching offering for districts.
- Canvas (Instructure): Canvas is the LMS on which Teaching Channel's courses are delivered and also offers its own PD/credentialing and course-authoring capabilities, positioning Instructure as both infrastructure provider and adjacent competitor in K-12 online learning.
Emerging players
- American College of Education (ACE): ACE is Teaching Channel's exclusive M.Ed. pathway partner; it also sells its own self-paced graduate programs to educators, putting it in partial competition for the same teacher advanced-degree wallet share.
Others
- ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education): ISTE is a Teaching Channel organizational partner that also offers its own PD certifications, courses, and conferences for educators — a thematically adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct course-competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Teaching Channel
What does Teaching Channel do?
Teaching Channel sells self-paced online graduate-level continuing education courses and a unified video coaching platform (Teaching Channel+) for PK-12 educators. Courses are delivered through a Canvas-based learning environment, evaluated by master-level educators, and awarded transcripts from 10 regionally accredited university partners for license renewal, salary advancement, and degree progression. The Teaching Channel+ subscription platform provides districts with 2,500+ classroom videos and integrated professional development tools.
Is Teaching Channel a public or private company?
Teaching Channel is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Teaching Channel founded?
Teaching Channel was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Teaching Channel based?
Teaching Channel is headquartered in Oakland, United States, in the North America region.
How does Teaching Channel make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Graduate-Level Continuing Education Course Sales are the primary driver. The others are flex Credit Courses, video Library & Coaching Platform (Teaching Channel+), certificate & Learning Pathway Bundles, group & Institutional Registrations and pay-As-You-Learn Payment Plans.
Who are Teaching Channel's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Learners Edge, Frontline Education, Edmentum, Coursera for Teachers and Ed2Go (Cengage). Broad incumbents are Schoology (PowerSchool), PowerSchool (Unified Talent Perform) and Canvas (Instructure). American College of Education (ACE) is listed as an emerging player. ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) is listed as an others.
Does Teaching Channel have an API?
No public API is recorded for Teaching Channel.
What industry is Teaching Channel in?
Teaching Channel's product category is Teacher Professional Development. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJAMAD, Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms, with a secondary code of EDAGALAA, K–12 Instructional Video & Multimedia. Its NAICS code is 61 and its SIC code is 8200.