Rhode Island Professional Certificate — Classroom Teacher Renewal Requirements
Verified March 23, 2026Official source
Everything you need to renew your Professional Certificate — Classroom Teacher in Rhode Island: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.
Requirements at a Glance
75
PD hours required
5
years per cycle
$40
Renewal fee
$25
Late fee
Accepted PD Activity Types
- School district-provided professional development
- RIDE-approved provider courses and workshops
- Accredited college coursework (1 college credit = 15 PLUs)
- State and national education conferences from approved providers
- National Board Certification activities (for aspirational benchmark)
Special Rules & Notes
Important notes for this license
- 75 PLUs required per 5-year renewal cycle (15 PLUs per year of employment)
- PLU requirement being phased in through 2030 — full 75 PLU requirement applies to renewals in 2030 and beyond
- Educators who achieve an aspirational benchmark (National Board certification, advanced degree, RIDE leadership recognition) plus 60 PLUs may progress to an Advanced (7-year) certificate
- Advanced certificate requires 60 PLUs over 7 years plus evidence of aspirational benchmark
- Renewal applications submitted through My eCert on the RIDE portal
- Reinstatement fee applies for expired certificates
Approved PD Providers
Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 75 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 75 hours, submit your renewal application through the Rhode IslandDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.
Go to Rhode Island Renewal Portal