Teacher Renewal Guides
Deep dives into teacher license renewal requirements by state — PD hours, submission steps, fees, and what actually counts.
CA — March 24, 2026
California Teaching Credential Renewal: Your Complete Guide
How to renew your California Clear Teaching Credential: 150 hours of professional learning, the professional growth plan requirement, CTC fees, and how to submit through the online portal.
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FL — March 24, 2026
Florida Teacher Certification Renewal 2026: Inservice Points, Reading Requirement, and FLDOE Process
How to renew your Florida teaching certificate in 2026: 120 inservice points, the 6-hour reading requirement, district PL catalogs, and how to submit through the FLDOE online system.
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TX — March 24, 2026
How to Renew Your Teaching License in Texas (2026 Guide)
Everything Texas teachers need to know about renewing their teaching license in 2026: 150 CPE hours, the 5-year renewal cycle, SBEC/TEA online submission, approved providers, and fees.
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IL — March 24, 2026
Illinois PEL Renewal Requirements 2026: Everything You Need to Know
A complete guide to renewing your Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) in 2026: 120 PD hours per 5-year cycle, the ELIS portal, National Board exceptions, endorsement differences, and admin requirements.
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NY — March 24, 2026
New York CTLE Hours Requirements: What Every NY Teacher Needs to Know
A complete guide to New York's Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) requirements: 100 hours per 5-year cycle, the 15-hour ELL requirement, the NYSED TEACH system, and approved CTLE sponsors.
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