New York Professional Certificate — Classroom Teacher Renewal Requirements
Everything you need to renew your Professional Certificate — Classroom Teacher in New York: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.
Requirements at a Glance
100
PD hours required
5
years per cycle
Free
Renewal fee
Free
Late fee
Accepted PD Activity Types
- NYSED-approved CTLE sponsor courses and workshops
- University coursework (graduate or undergraduate) from NYSED-approved sponsor
- School district-sponsored professional development through approved CTLE sponsors
- Online courses from NYSED-approved CTLE sponsors
- Conferences and seminars from approved CTLE sponsors
Special Rules & Notes
Important notes for this license
- 100 CTLE clock hours required per 5-year registration period
- At least 15 of the 100 hours must be in language acquisition addressing the needs of English Language Learners
- ESOL and bilingual education teachers must complete 50% of hours in language acquisition
- Registration (not renewal) occurs every 5 years through the TEACH online system; professional certificate itself does not expire
- CTLE hours must be completed with NYSED-approved CTLE sponsors — not all PD qualifies
- Employers (public school districts) report CTLE completion to NYSED on the educator's behalf
Approved PD Providers
Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 100 hours needed.
| Provider | Price / Hour | Est. Total Cost | States Approved | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Professional Learning BoardBest price Online continuing education for teacher license renewal. State-approved PD provider in multiple states. | $5.85/hr | $585 | 9 | Visit |
Professional Learning Board
Best priceOnline continuing education for teacher license renewal. State-approved PD provider in multiple states.
Price / hour
$5.85
Est. total (100 hrs)
$585
States approved
9
How to Submit Your Hours
Once you've completed your 100 hours, submit your renewal application through the New YorkDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.
Go to New York Renewal Portal