Pennsylvania Teacher Certification Renewal

Steps to renewing your certification

• Pennsylvania Teacher Certification Renewal


If you were certified under the Intern Certification, your certification is valid for 3 years and is not renewable. You will need to have completed your teacher education program during these three years and have applied for an Instructional I Certificate.

The Instructional I certificate is not renewable either. This certification is valid for 6 years of service. During this time, the teacher is expected to complete all requirements and professional development courses needed to earn your Instructional II Certification.


• You will need to complete an induction program before applying for a Pennsylvania Instructional II Teacher Certification.
• You will need to complete 24 semester credits from an accredited institution. Distance Education credits are acceptable from accredited providers of distance education.
• Requirements for professional development will also be printed on the reverse side of your Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate.


For more information, contact the Pennsylvania Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation at (717) 787-3356


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