Renew a Teaching Certificate in ME
(not a Maine teacher, click here to find your state)
How do I renew a teaching certificate in ME?
Teachers in Maine renew their teaching certificate using the online MEIS renewal portal.
A professional teacher certificate must be renewed every 5 years. If the teacher has attained certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the renewal period is for 10 years.
What state requirements does a teacher in Maine need to meet for renewal?
All Professional Learning Board courses include a free PD Tracker.
Online classes for educators in Maine must be relative to the education industry.
Teachers and Specialists have the following options for certification renewal:
- 90 contact hours
- 6 semester hours through a regionally accredited university
Education Technicians have the following options for certification renewal:
- 45 contact hours
- 3 semester hours through a regionally accredited university
How do I get free contact hours for teachers in Maine?
Get Online PD for Maine Teachers
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How do I contact the ME Department of Education?
Contact the Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
(207) 624-6600
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 6th, 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.
