Directions for Renewing a Standard or Master Educator Teaching License Using an Advanced Degree and 10 Years of K-12 Experience

Before You Begin

The following requirements need to be met and have the appropriate documentation:

  • Official transcripts showing the master’s degree, or a note stating that the applicant already holds a license that required a master’s degree (i.e., Master Educator License or Administrative License. The applicant can write this note themselves.)
  • Verification of at least 10 years of licensed K-12 experience in education in the form of a letter on school letterhead from an administrator or school HR department.
  • Mandatory reporter training for child abuse and completion certificate.

Completing the Online Application

  1. Go to the Apply webpage under Educator Licensure.
    1. Have your folder number ready if you already hold a license.
    2. Use the License Search if you are unsure of you folder number or unsure if you have one.
  2. From the Apply webpage, select either:

    1. Create a new account (if you have never use our online application system)

      or

    2. Log In (if you already have an account)
  3. Once you have created an account or logged in, select New Application or Renew.
  4. Confirm your profile information and select Next.
  5. Select Renew Existing License
  6. Select the license you are renewing: Standard or Master Educator
  7. Select the application type: Renew Standard-Advanced Degree and 10 Years’ Experience or Renew Master Educator-Advanced Degree and 10 Years’ Experience
  8. The system will now 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.