Directions to Renew a Content Specialist Authorization

  1. Before you begin, you will need documentation confirming one of the following requirements are met:
    1. Renewal Credits: 
      1. 6 renewal credits
      2. Current mandatory reporter training for child abuse.
    2. Experience: 
      1. Verification of a master's degree or higher and at least 10 years of PK-12 licensed experience.
      2. Current mandatory reporter training for child abuse.
  2. Go to the Apply, Renew or Convert an Educator License webpage.
    1. Have your folder number ready.
    2. Use the License Search if you are unsure of your folder number or unsure if you have one.
  3. Log in to the online application system.
  4. Once logged in, select New Application or Renew.
  5. Confirm your profile information and select Next.
  6. Select Renew Existing License.
  7. Select license: Content Specialist Authorization
  8. Select application type:
    1. Renew Authorization (requires renewal credits)

      OR
    2. Renew License or Authorization - Advanced Degree and 10 Years Experience (must have a master's degree or higher and 10 years K-12 experience).
  9. The system will have you:
    1. Agree to creating an application, read through the instructions and scroll to the red X’s.
    2. Complete a checklist.
    3. Upload the required documents.
    4. Pay the fees/Submit application.