Teacher License and Certification Renewal
Earning Graduate Credits
Graduate level credits earned through Credits for Teachers’ professional development courses are a means to continuing your teaching career. They are widely accepted by state departments for teacher license renewal.
Each state has its own requirements concerning the license renewal process. They also each vary based on the types of continuing education credits that are required. We suggest you refer to your respective state department for specific certification renewal information. We’ve listed links below for your convenience.
Teacher License and Certification Renewal Information By State
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Frequently Asked Questions
Educators are right to ensure their teacher certification renewal process is both valid in their state and a simple process. Here are the common questions we are asked about our online teacher recertification courses and curricula.
What to do if teacher certification has expired?
Once the expiration date has lapsed, it is important to follow the renewal requirements promptly.
If your teacher certification has expired, the process is relatively straightforward. First, go to your state’s Department of Education website and follow the directions to recertify. Next, find the coursework that fits your state’s requirements and complete it. Lastly, provide the required documentation to your state’s board of education.
Teacher certification renewal can be a lengthy process. You will want to do this as soon as possible. It can take the Department of Education several weeks to process the recertification.
How often do teachers have to renew their certification?
Staying certified is one of the core requirements of a professional educator in the public school system. And your educator certificate is what makes it possible.
The frequency of how often you need to renew your certification depends on the state in which you teach. Make sure to go to your state’s Department of Education website to check how often you need to recertify. There may also be specific steps per your state that are required to renew a teaching license.
Does a teaching certification expire?
Yes, teaching certifications expire! You can see when your certification expires by looking at your certificate or license. It should list the expiration month and year clearly.
Once you find the month and year, make sure to start the recertification process 4-6 months ahead of time. This will allow for enough time for the new license to be processed by the Department of Education.
How many hours of professional development are needed to renew a teaching certificate?
The hours of professional development needed to renew a certificate or license can vary. Largely, they depend on the state in which you teach. Make sure to go to your state’s Department of Education website for the specific information. You should be able to check how many hours of professional development you need to recertify rather easily.
How much does it cost to renew a teaching certificate?
The cost to renew a certificate or license depends on the state in which you teach. Make sure to go to your state’s department of education website to check how much it costs to recertify.
Are your courses to renew a teaching license accepted in all 50 states?
We want our coursework to be a resource for teachers in as many districts as possible. However, each district and state in the country has specific requirements for certification.
For instance, a teacher in Oregon and teachers in Ohio have different background check validity periods.
Other requirements that may vary from state-to-state could include:
- The renewal application’s contents
- The official transcript’s contents
- Course hours
- Required documentation
- Recertification prior to the expiration date
- And more
For questions about whether you can take online classes to renew a teaching license with Credits for Teachers, go to the source. We recommend working with your state’s Department of Education website.
Where can I get additional resources about teacher license renewal?
We encourage professional educators who are considering our coursework to browse our FAQs page. In it, you will find myriad information about our services, including:
- Specific details about our online classes to renew a teaching license
- A peek at courses to renew a teaching license
- Dates to consider
- And more.
Think of Credits for Teachers as your online resource for teachers.