Renew a Teaching License in OR
(not an Oregon teacher, click here to find your state)
How do I keep and renew a teaching license in Oregon?
Teachers use online professional development and continuing education courses to renew a teaching license in OR. Here is a fillable PDU Log. Timeline for completion of PDUs:
- PDUs must be completed during the life of the license except as provided for carryover units.
- An educator may carryover 25 PDUs from their prior licensure period. The carryover allowance of Continuing PDUs may only be from the previous reporting period.
- PDUs must have been completed within five (5) years of the date of application to qualify for reinstatement requirements.
According to the OR Department of Education, teachers in OR must complete:
- 125 continuing professional development units (PDUS) to meet the renewal requirements for a five-year Professional Teaching License
- 75 PDUs to meet the renewal requirements for a three-year Professional Teaching License
- 1 hour of continuing PDU activity = 1 PDU
- 1 semester hour of college credit = 30 PDUs
What state requirements does a teacher in OR need to meet for renewal?
All Professional Learning Board courses include a free PD Tracker.
- Completing college courses
- Participating in other learning activities intended to increase the attendee’s effectiveness as an educator.
Teachers (both bachelor’s and master’s prepared) employed in Oregon public schools may complete Advanced PDUs to move from a Preliminary (or former Initial I Teaching License) to a Professional Teaching License. Advanced PDUs are are tailored to meet performance goals of the novice teacher.
Licensed school counselors are required to report on their completion of professional development related to suicide prevention, treatment and management.
PDUs must be completed during the life of the license except as provided for carryover units. You may request to use a maximum of 25 unused PDUs submitted for your
previous renewal by sending an email to contact.tspc@oregon.gov with your request.
What state requirements does a teacher in Oregon need to meet for reinstating an expired teaching license?
To reinstate an expired Preliminary or Professional teaching license, most teachers are required to complete additional PDUs. Check out this chart from the Oregon Department of Education to verify how many PDUs you may need.
How do I get free PDUs for teachers in Oregon?
Get Online PD for Oregon Teachers
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How do I contact the OR Department of Education?
Contact the Oregon Department of Education
255 Capitol Street NE
Salem, OR 97310-0203
503-947-5600
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.
