Teacher License & Certification Renewal
Earning Graduate Credits
Graduate credits earned through Credits for Teachers’ professional development courses are widely accepted by state departments for teacher license renewal. Each state has its own requirements concerning the license renewal process and 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What to do if teacher certification has expired?
If your teacher certification has expired, go to your state’s department of education website and follow the directions to recertify. You will want to do this as soon as possible as it can take the Department of Education several weeks to process the recertification.
How often do teachers have to renew their certification?
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.
Does a teaching certification expire?
Yes, teaching certifications expire! You can see when your certification expires by looking at your certificate or license and finding the expiration month and year. Once you find the month and year, make sure to start the recertification process 4-6 months ahead of time to 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 depends on the state in which you teach. Make sure to go to your state’s Department of Education website to check how many hours of professional development you need to recertify.
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.