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Renew a Teaching Certificate in Guam

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How do I renew a teaching certificate in Guam?

According to the Guam Commission for Educator Certification, teachers in Guam must complete the following for renewal:

  • Submit a completed Request for Certification Form;
  • Submit a sealed official transcript showing required credits and/or documentation of professional activities;
  • Submit evidence of SATISFACTORY performance (current evaluation);
  • Copy of current Guam Professional certificate;
  • Payment of applicable fee.

More information regarding Guam teacher certification renewal can be found here.

renew a teaching certificate in Guam

What requirements does a teacher in GU need to meet for renewal?

Here is a renewal chart for teachers in Guam.

Renew a Professional Educator Certificate: (may be renewed any number of times)

  • Completion of 90 clock hours of professional activities to include semester hours
  • or Professional Growth Plan requirements as acknowledged by administrator on-site.

Renew a Master Educator Certificate: (may be renewed any number of times) 

  • Completion of 120 clock hours of professional activities, to include semester hours
  • or Professional Growth Plan requirements as acknowledged by administrator on site

 

Renew a Temporary Chamorro Language and Culture Teaching Certificate: (may be renewed one time)

  • 12 semester hours applicable to Initial Educator
  • and/or Chamorro Language & Culture Teaching Certificate requirements within the certification validity period.

Renew a Basic Educator Chamorro Language and Culture Teaching Certificate: (may be renewed any number of times)

  • 6 or more semester hours of college credit applicable to Initial Educator
  • and/or Chamorro Language and Culture Teaching Certificate requirements within the validity of certificate.

Renew a Temporary CTE Teaching Certificate: (may be renewed one time)

Renew a Professional Career and Technical Education Teaching Certificate: (may be renewed any number of times)

Renew a Reading Specialist Certificate: (may be renewed any number of times)

  • 6 graduate credits related to the field of literacy (i.e. reading, writing, English Second Language (ESL), linguistics) that meet state-approved standards for graduate level literacy courses;
  • or 90 clock hours of Professional Growth activities aligned with IRA standards verified by site administrator;
  • or any combination of credits and professional activities equivalent to 90 clock hours.

Renew a Professional School Librarian Endorsement: (may be renewed any number of times)

  • Completion of 90 hours of professional activities, to include semester hours in courses that will enhance the school librarian’s work (such as courses in specific content areas, education courses, and library science courses)
  • or Professional Growth Plan requirements, as approved by the administrator that have been acquired within the preceding 5 years.

Renew a Professional School Counselor Certificate:

  • 90 hours of professional counseling related activities within the 5 year period;
  • a Professional Growth Plan acknowledged by a site administrator.

Renew a Master School Counselor Certificate:

  • 120 hours of professional counseling related activities within the 10 year period;
  • a Professional Growth Plan acknowledged by a site administrator.

How do I get free clock hours for teachers in Guam?

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How do I contact the GU Commission for Educator Certification?
Contact the GCEC   
303 University Drive SOE Bldg. Room 105    
Mangilao, GU 96923

 

 

Disclaimer: Please ensure the information and courses meet requirements for your teaching certificate and circumstances and align with what your state Department of Education requires. The new continuing education information and courses listed on this page are current as of March 4th, 2025 to meet the best information available. State licensing requirements and school district approval processes may change and it is your responsibility as a licensed or certified teacher to know your state certification renewal requirements and the process for submission and approval of all professional and staff development hours for renewing a license, licensing and certificate renewal and expired or lapsed certification. Professional Learning Board can not guarantee acceptance by your school, district, state Department of Education or licensing authority.  

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