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Maryland
Many districts accept Professional Development Hours for salary advancement. Be sure to select the appropriate documentation, either certificate of completion or an official university transcript, to meet your academic goal. Please check with your individual district for approval prior to course registration, as district and state education requirements are subject to change. *Please note this…
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Initial application and a renewal application for a Professional Teaching Certificate, requires (6) semester credits in each certification area from an accredited college or university, as well as other requirements on your Professional Certification Action Plan. (1) credit is equivalent to (1) semester hour. Many districts accept Professional Development Hours for salary advancement. Be sure…
Read MoreLouisiana
If the certificate is lapsed, (6) graduate credits are required for renewal within a five-year period. Many districts accept Professional Development Hours for salary advancement. Be sure to select the appropriate documentation, either certificate of completion or an official university transcript, to meet your academic goal. Please check with your individual district for approval prior…
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To renew certification, Kentucky educators can either have (15) hours of graduate credit, (3) years of full-time teaching experience or, meet half of the Continuing Education Options. Many districts accept Professional Development Hours for salary advancement. Be sure to select the appropriate documentation, either certificate of completion or an official university transcript, to meet your…
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If an educator holds a graduate degree, (120) PD points are required for license renewal. If an educator does not hold a graduate degree, (160) PD points are required for license renewal. (80) points must be from graduate credit. (1) graduate credit is equivalent to (20) PD points. Many districts accept Professional Development Hours for…
Read MoreIowa
Educators with a Standard License need to complete (6) graduate credits for renewal. Many districts accept Professional Development Hours for salary advancement. Be sure to select the appropriate documentation, either certificate of completion or an official university transcript, to meet your academic goal. Please check with your individual district for approval prior to course registration,…
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*Please note this information is intended as a reference for informational use, it is the responsibility of the participant to ensure professional development, certification renewal, and salary advancement requirements. Please check with your individual district and state education department. * Also Known As:Indiana DOE-approved Courses for TeachersIN DOE Professional Development for EducatorsIDOE Approved PD for TeachersIDOE Approved…
Read MoreIllinois
Educators must earn (120) hours of PD for each renewal cycle of five-years. Administrators must earn (100) hours of PD for each renewal cycle of five-years. Many districts accept Professional Development Hours for salary advancement. Be sure to select the appropriate documentation, either certificate of completion or an official university transcript, to meet your academic…
Read MoreIdaho
Idaho educators need (6) professional development credits every five years for renewal. Credits need to be correlated to your Individualized Professional Learning Plan (ILPLP) or related to your professional practice. Many districts accept Professional Development Hours for salary advancement. Be sure to select the appropriate documentation, either certificate of completion or an official university transcript,…
Read MoreHawaii
Many districts accept Professional Development Hours for salary advancement. Be sure to select the appropriate documentation, either certificate of completion or an official university transcript, to meet your academic goal. Please check with your individual district for approval prior to course registration, as district and state education requirements are subject to change. *Please note this…
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