Renew a Teaching License in DE
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How do I renew a teaching license in DE?
Educators in Delaware can renew their teaching license with the online DEEDs 3.0 portal.
What state requirements does a teacher in Delaware need to meet for renewal?
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Clock hours must have taken place during the term of the current Continuing License and must be approved prior to the issuance of the renewed Continuing License. If the educator is employed by a Delaware public/charter school, the human resources office will be responsible for review, verification, and approval of the clock hours. If the educator is not employed by a Delaware public/charter school, the Department will be responsible for review, verification, and approval of the clock hours.
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 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.
- 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 March 7th, 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.
