Renewing a Mississippi Teaching Certification:

  • Mississippi Teacher Certification Renewal
  • The following are the procedures and requirements for Renewing your Mississippi Teacher Certification .

    • Mississippi Class A Licensure Renewal:
      Complete 1 of the following:
      • Complete 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in your related teaching area.
      • Complete 3 semester hours and 5 CEUs in your related teaching area.
      • Complete 6 semester hours in your related teaching area.
      • Complete the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards process and receive your NBPTS certification.

    • Mississippi Class AA Licensure Renewal:
      • Complete a Master's Degree in your related teaching field or in Education.

      • And 1 of the following:
      • Complete 3 semester hours in your related teaching area.
      • Complete 5 CEUs in your related teaching area.
      • Complete the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards process and receive your NBPTS certification.

    • Mississippi Class AAAA Licensure Renewal:
      • Complete a Doctorate Degree Program in your related teaching field or in Education.

      • And 1 of the following:
      • Complete 3 semester hours in your related teaching area.
      • Complete 5 CEUs in your related teaching area.
      • Complete the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards process and receive your NBPTS certification.

    Send Materials to this address:
    Mississippi Department of Education
    Office of Educator Licensure
    P.O. Box 771
    Jackson, MS 39205-0771

    For further questions, Call a Mississippi Teacher Licensure Representative at (601) 359-3483

  • Now...
    • Sit Back and Relax!

Learn about the requirements of another state by clicking on one of the state certification links to your left.



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