Renew a Teaching License in UT
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How do I keep and renew a teaching license in Utah?
Teachers can renew their UT license with the online renewal portal. Here are step-by-step renewal instructions.
Teachers use online professional development and continuing education courses to renew a teaching license in UT. Points earned outside of the license cycle are ineligible and cannot be counted toward renewing a license. All Educator Licenses expire on June 30th of the license renewal year (either a 3 or 5-year cycle). Renewal of current licenses may be completed between January 1 and June 29th of the expiring year. Early renewals are not permitted. Expired licenses may be renewed at any time.
Teachers can take semester graduate credit courses through a regionally accredited university. Each semester credit hour is worth 18 renewal points and must be recorded on an official transcript.
In general, unless otherwise noted, all activities earn one renewal point per clock hour.
Professional License renewals are subject to audit by the Utah State Board of Education. As such, you are required to keep your original signed renewal form with any supporting documentation for 24 months as evidence to support your online renewal transaction.
What state requirements does a teacher in UT need to meet for renewal?
All Professional Learning Board courses include a free PD Tracker.
A Professional Educator License needs 100 Professional Learning Renewal Points to renew. Here is the new Professional Educator License Renewal Application Form.
An Associate Educator License may be renewed if the teacher has less than 3 years of experience in a Utah public or accredited private school and has earned 100 points within this cycle or the most recent 3 years of the cycle has expired.
An active educator can use max 90 points for professional learning activities with university coursework or online workshops. Inactive educators may complete 100 points in any area for Professional Educator License Renewal.
How do I get free renewal points for teachers in Utah?
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How do I contact the UT State Board of Education?
Contact the Utah State Board of of Education
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111-3204
(801) 538-7500
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 January 8th, 2024 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.