Renew a Teaching Certificate in NH
(not a New Hampshire teacher, click here to find your state)
How do I renew a teaching certificate in NH?
Recommendations for renewal will be submitted through the Educator Information System (EIS) by the employer. Your employer must have a NHED approved Professional Development Master Plan for you to receive a recommended renewal.
More information about New Hampshire teacher certificate renewals can be found through this self-paced Department of Education free online course.
What state requirements does a teacher in New Hampshire need to meet for license renewal?
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Your renewal professional development requirements are determined by your employer’s NHED-approved Professional Development Master Plan. Your supervisor should be able to direct you to this information and the local process.
Requirements for educators renewing through the Department of Education include:
- 45 CEU’s for your Beginning or Experienced Educator License (Professional Education)
- 30 CEU’s for each endorsement issued the entire 3 year cycle
- Endorsements issued mid-cycle can be pro-rated: 20 CEU’s for 2 years, 10 CEU’s for 1 year, 0 CEU’s if issued after January 1st of the expiration year.
What state requirements does a paraeducator in New Hampshire need to meet for license renewal?
Not all employers with Professional Development Master Plans include licensed paraeducators under the plan, or include licensed educators working as paraeducators under the plan. Please be sure to check with your employer to find out if you will be recommended for renewal, or if you should renew directly with the DOE.
Requirements for paraeducators renewing through the Department of Education include documentation of 50 continuing education units (or clock hours) from the past three years.
How do I get free CEUs for teachers in New Hampshire?
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How do I contact the NH Department of Education?
Contact the New Hampshire Department of Education
101 Pleasant St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-2409
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 5th, 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.
