District of Columbia Teacher CE Requirements
What the District of Columbia requires to renew your Teacher license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
120
Renewal cycle
Every 4 years
Deadline
Your license anniversary
Requirements
- Content-area instruction (subject-specific) — 60 hours
- General CE — 60 hours
Important Information
Teachers in the District of Columbia need to complete a total of 120 hours of continuing education every four years, 60 hours of which are in Content-area instruction (subject-specific), and the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Your renewal date is tied to the date your license was issued, so it is individual to you. Periods run four years. Check your license or board account for your exact date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: Credential Renewal (osse.dc.gov)
- Source: Washington DC Teacher License Renewal (modelteaching.com)
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