Renew a Teaching License in DE
(not a Delaware teacher, click here to find your state)
How do I renew a teaching license in DE?
The following resources include details for teachers to process renewing a teaching license in Delaware.
- Active Initial License Renewal (Moving to Continuing License)
- Active Continuing License Renewal
- Active Advanced License Renewal
- Expired Continuing License Renewal
- Clock Hours Documentation
- License Renewal Resources
What state requirements does a teacher in Delaware need to meet for renewal?
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According to the Delaware Department of Education to renew a Continuing License, teachers must complete 90 clock hours of professional development, with at least 45 clock hours every five (5) years completed in activities that relate to the educator’s work with students or staff.
Some clock hour activities must be pre-approved by the educator’s employer. These activities can be logged in the Activity Documentation Form. Professional Development clock hour course align with the Delaware Teaching Standards.
Clock hours for college or university courses shall use the following equivalencies:
- One semester hour equals 15 clock hours
- One CEU equals 10 clock hours
How do I get free clock hours for teachers in Delaware?
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How do I contact the DE Department of Education?
Contact the Delaware Department of Education
The Townsend Building
401 Federal Street, Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901-3639
(302) 735-4000
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 April 5th, 2021 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.
