How to Renew or Upgrade Credentials
Renewal: Educators may apply to upgrade or extend the initial certificate through the online certification account portal. Educators must complete 15 hours of professional development annually until they achieve exempt status through 10+ years of experience, higher degrees, and/or national certification.
Upgrade: Educators who wish to Upgrade from an initial certificate to a professional certificate must complete 4 years of successful teaching experience, participate in a district-provided mentoring program for 2 years, and complete 30 contact hours of professional development which may include college credits.
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Renew or work towards an upgrade of your teaching license with Walden credit courses and professional development offerings.