How to Renew or Upgrade Credentials
Renewal: Renewal of a Standard Teaching or Administrative certificate requires proof of 15 clock hours of professional development per year of certification. One semester credit of college coursework is equivalent to 15 clock hours of professional development activities. A 6-year certificate requires 90 professional development hours (6 semester credits). Educators can use a combination of professional development clock hours and college semester credits for renewal.
Upgrade: Educators may be eligible for salary increases for advanced degrees earned within their certification field. Educators should contact their specific school districts for details about salary schedules and requirements.
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