Teaching Channel

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.

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.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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)

Keywords

• Teacher professional development
• Continuing education courses
• Video coaching platform
• Graduate credit courses
• Educator license renewal

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core 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

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• American College of Education (ACE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive 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 UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegionally 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 UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegionally 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. PaulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegionally 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 UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegionally 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 UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegionally 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)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegionally 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 UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegionally 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)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegionally 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 UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegionally 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)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeaching 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)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKappa 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)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMLE, 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 RPPLflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnenberg 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)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerISTE 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 RisingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducators 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)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMASSP, 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 CoalitionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeaching 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)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASDN 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

Direct 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

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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