Iowa Master Educator License Renewal Requirements

Verified March 23, 2026Official source

Everything you need to renew your Master Educator License in Iowa: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.

Requirements at a Glance

0

PD hours required

5

years per cycle

$95

Renewal fee

$25

Late fee

Accepted PD Activity Types

  • Semester hours of college credit (graduate or undergraduate) from a regionally accredited institution
  • Iowa Professional Development Plan (IPDP) — 1 IPDP plan counts as 2 renewal credits

Special Rules & Notes

Important notes for this license

  • 4 renewal credits required per 5-year cycle (lower requirement than Standard License)
  • Mandatory reporter training for child abuse required at every renewal
  • Effective July 1, 2023 (HF 672): educators with a master's degree or higher AND at least 10 years of Iowa licensed experience are exempt from the renewal credit requirement
  • Late renewal: $25 per month late fee for active Iowa educators
  • Renewal submitted through the BOEE Online Renewal System

Approved PD Providers

Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 0 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 0 hours, submit your renewal application through the IowaDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.

Go to Iowa Renewal Portal

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