Renew a Teaching Certificate in RI
(not a Rhode Island teacher, click here to find your state)
How do I keep and renew a teaching certificate in Rhode Island?
Teachers can renew their RI teaching certificate using the online portal.
Professional Learning Units (PLUs) are now required for the renewal of Rhode Island teaching certificates. Educators employed in RI public schools must provide evidence of completion of PLUs to their districts as the district acknowledges meeting the PLU requirements for renewal of certification.
1 hour of a professional learning activity = 1 PLU
1 college credit = 15 PLUs
What state requirements does a teacher in RI need to meet for renewal?
All Professional Learning Board courses include a free PD Tracker.
As of 2020, the number of Professional Learning Units (PLUs) required will be prorated. Here is more information about 2025 renewals.
- Individuals seeking to transition from initial (3-year) to professional certificates (5-year) are required to complete 30 PLUs annually (90 PLUs total).
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Individuals who hold an Initial Certificate that expires between 2020 and 2025 and are issued a Professional Certificate between 2020 and 2025 are required to complete 100 PLUs.
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Individuals who already hold a Professional Certificate or Advanced Certificate as of December 31, 2019, will submit the professional learning units outlined on this renewal requirements chart.
Teachers can use this Rhode Island Department of Education step-by-step flowchart to understand their PLU renewal requirements based on their certificate type and work history.
How do I get free PLUs for teachers in Rhode Island?
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How do I contact the RI Department of Education?
Contact the Rhode Island Department of Education
255 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-222-4600
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.
