Iowa Standard Teaching License Renewal Requirements
Verified March 23, 2026Official source
Everything you need to renew your Standard Teaching 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 3 renewal credits
Special Rules & Notes
Important notes for this license
- 6 renewal credits required per 5-year cycle
- Mandatory reporter training for child abuse is required at every renewal
- Effective July 1, 2023 (HF 672): educators with a master's degree or higher AND at least 10 years of licensed experience in Iowa are exempt from the 6-credit renewal requirement
- Late renewal: $25 per month late fee for active Iowa educators whose license has expired
- Renewal applications submitted through the BOEE Online Renewal System
- License expires on June 30 of the renewal year
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