Alaska Professional Teaching Certificate Renewal Requirements
Verified March 23, 2026Official source
Everything you need to renew your Professional Teaching Certificate in Alaska: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.
Requirements at a Glance
90
PD hours required
5
years per cycle
$200
Renewal fee
Free
Late fee
Accepted PD Activity Types
- Semester hours from a regionally or nationally accredited university or college (1 credit = 15 hours)
- Continuing education units from an approved provider (1 CEU = 15 contact hours)
- Micro-credentials with a minimum of 15 contact hours from an approved provider
- Non-academic credit hours (requires pre-approval from DEED)
Special Rules & Notes
Important notes for this license
- 6 renewal credits required per 5-year renewal cycle (1 renewal credit = 15 contact hours)
- Credits must relate to at least one endorsement area or a required element of a program leading to an endorsement being actively pursued
- Non-academic credit hours require a pre-approval form submitted to DEED before beginning
- Renewal fee is $200 and is non-refundable
- Fingerprinting and background check required at renewal; fee currently $60 determined by Department of Public Safety
- Renewal submitted through TEACH-AK (Educator Application & Certification Hub Alaska) online system
Approved PD Providers
Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 90 hours needed.
No approved providers on file for this state yet. Check back soon, or visit the official DOE site for a full list.
How to Submit Your Hours
Once you've completed your 90 hours, submit your renewal application through the AlaskaDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.
Go to Alaska Renewal Portal