Mississippi Class A Standard License Renewal Requirements

Verified March 23, 2026Official source

Everything you need to renew your Class A Standard License in Mississippi: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.

Requirements at a Glance

100

PD hours required

5

years per cycle

$75

Renewal fee

$25

Late fee

Accepted PD Activity Types

  • CEU/clock/contact hour certificates from approved providers (10 clock hours = 1 CEU)
  • University or college coursework (1 semester credit = approx. 15 contact hours)
  • National Board Certification process completion
  • District-sponsored professional development

Special Rules & Notes

Important notes for this license

  • Requires 10 CEUs (100 clock hours) OR 6 semester hours of coursework for renewal
  • Alternatively: 5 CEUs and 3 semester hours of coursework
  • Class A is the bachelor's-level license — most common for classroom teachers
  • License is valid for 5 years
  • Renewal submitted through the Mississippi Educator Licensure Portal
  • National Board Certification completion satisfies the renewal requirement

Approved PD Providers

Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 100 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 100 hours, submit your renewal application through the MississippiDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.

Go to Mississippi Renewal Portal

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