Every state has different PD requirements for teacher license renewal. Find your state's specific requirements including hours needed, renewal cycles, and approved activity types.
Each state's Department of Education sets its own professional development requirements for teacher license renewal. These requirements can vary significantly in terms of:
Ranges from 50 hours (Alabama) to 180 hours (Pennsylvania)
Most states use 5-year cycles, but some vary from 3-6 years
Many states mandate hours in specific areas like ELL, special education, or technology
States differ on what counts: workshops, conferences, college credits, online courses
Select your state to see detailed requirements including hours needed, renewal cycle, approved activities, and category breakdowns.
T-TESS Framework
CSTP Framework
FEAPs Framework
Danielson Framework
Danielson Framework
OTES Framework
TKES Framework
NCEES Framework
Act 48
SCECHs
Annual PD
PD Points
PDPs
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Select your state and the system automatically configures requirements, renewal cycles, and category tracking.
Get notified when your renewal deadline approaches and see exactly what hours you still need.
Generate state-formatted reports for license renewal applications with all required documentation.
Compare PD requirements across popular states
| State | Hours Required | Cycle | Special Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 150 CPE | 5 years | Technology applications required |
| California | 150 hours | 5 years | ELL authorization varies |
| Florida | 120 inservice | 5 years | Reading endorsement hours |
| New York | 100 CTLE | 5 years | Language acquisition (15%) |
| Pennsylvania | 180 Act 48 | 5 years | Special education hours |
| Illinois | 120 CPDU | 5 years | ELL (20%) required |
Consequences vary by state but can include license suspension, having to apply for a temporary license, or being placed on inactive status. Some states offer grace periods or allow educators to make up hours, but this often comes with additional fees or restrictions.
Generally, PD hours don't transfer directly between states. However, if you move to a new state, you can often use documentation of completed PD activities to satisfy the new state's requirements. Each state evaluates this on a case-by-case basis.
Most states accept: workshops and conferences, college or university courses, online professional development courses, school or district in-service training, professional learning community participation, and curriculum development projects. Some states also accept independent study, mentoring, and action research.
Documentation requirements vary by state but typically include: certificates of completion, transcripts for college courses, sign-in sheets or attendance records, and reflection logs. Our PD tracking software helps you organize and store all documentation digitally for easy submission.
Yes! When you set up your account, you select your state and the system automatically configures the correct renewal cycle, total hours required, and any category-specific requirements. You'll see real-time progress toward each requirement and get alerts when deadlines approach.
Classroom Walkthroughs tracks your state's specific requirements and keeps you on track for license renewal.