Mississippi Teacher Certification Renewal
Gain the credentials you need

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


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