Montgomery Public Schools

Alabama State Department of Education

In order for you to renew your certificate, you must have one of the following:

• Three full years of full-time satisfactory educational experience and 5 CEUs (50 clock hours of professional development).
• Three full years of full-time satisfactory experience and 3 semester hours/4 quarter hours of allowable credit.
• Five allowable CEUs and 3 semester/4 quarter hours of allowable credit.
• Six semester hours/9 quarter hours of allowable credit.

• Initial issuance of National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification.

GUIDELINES FOR CEU OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CERTIFICATE RENEWAL

1. Should be related to the individual's professional growth as outlined on their Professional Development Plan (PDP).
2. Should be related to professional education with consideration given to the sponsoring organization, the professional qualifications of the presenter, and the purpose, goals, and evaluation of the activity.
3. Earned prior to September 1 of the year for which the certificate's new valid period is to become effective.

4. Verified on a Supplement EXP (form) for CEUs earned through an Alabama School system, or by photocopies of completion certificates for CEUs earned through school systems outside of Alabama, or official transcripts or certificates of completion for CEUs earned through a college or university.

GUIDELINES FOR SEMESTER OR QUARTER HOURS FOR CERTIFICATE RENEWALS

1. Earned through a regionally accredited senior institution with state-approved teacher education programs, and must be part of one of these programs.
2. Earned in upper division (junior or senior level) or on the graduate level for renewal of bachelor's level certification and on the graduate level for renewal of master's or sixth-year level certification.
3. Completed in teaching field coursework, professional education coursework, or coursework applicable toward meeting requirements for additional certification.
4. Earned prior to September 1 of the year for which the certificate's new valid period is to become effective.
5. Limited to course credit in which a C or higher has been earned for bachelor's level certification and a B or higher has been earned for master's or sixth-year certification.
6. Verified in an official transcript.

To be sure, you have the most updated information; follow the steps below:

Go to the state website www.alsde.edu

Go to sections in the left menu

Click on Teacher Education and Certification

Go to Publications

Under Alabama Administrative Code, click on Teacher Certification Standards

Click on Teacher Certification Chapter adopted 8-4-08