South Carolina Teacher CE Requirements
What South Carolina requires to renew your Teacher license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
120
Renewal cycle
Every 5 years
Deadline
June 30 statewide
Requirements
- Read to Succeed (R2S) literacy endorsement — 60 hours
- General CE — 60 hours
Important Information
Teachers in South Carolina need to complete a total of 120 hours of continuing education every five years, 60 hours of which are in Read to Succeed (R2S) literacy endorsement, and the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Renewal periods in South Carolina run five years and end on June 30 for every licensee. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: Renewing a Professional Certificate (ed.sc.gov)
- Source: 2025-2026 Bill 3635: Teacher certificate renewal credit requirements (scstatehouse.gov)
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