Washington Continuing Teacher Certificate Renewal Requirements
Verified March 23, 2026Official source
Everything you need to renew your Continuing Teacher Certificate in Washington: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.
Requirements at a Glance
100
PD hours required
5
years per cycle
$52
Renewal fee
Free
Late fee
Accepted PD Activity Types
- Clock hours from OSPI-approved continuing education providers
- College or university semester credits (1 semester credit = 15 clock hours; 1 quarter credit = 10 clock hours)
- Professional Growth Plans (1 PGP = 25 clock hours, up to 1 PGP per year)
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification (satisfies equity clock hour requirement)
- STEM integration clock hours (for educators with STEM-related endorsements)
Special Rules & Notes
Important notes for this license
- 100 clock hours (or equivalent credits or PGPs) required per 5-year renewal cycle
- As of July 1, 2023, an additional 15 clock hours in equity-based school practices aligned with CCDEI standards are required
- Educators holding STEM endorsements must also complete an additional 15 clock hours in STEM integration
- Clock hours used to satisfy one specific area (equity, STEM, leadership) cannot be double-counted for another area
- On-time application deadline is January 1 of the expiration year; uniform expiration date is June 30
- Educators record professional learning through OSPI eCertification portal
- Renewal fee is $52
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 WashingtonDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.
Go to Washington Renewal Portal