Clock Hour Requirements
Clock hour renewal requirements for a standard, five-year, professional educator license.
MN Rule 8710.7200 defines the specific clock hour requirements for the renewal of all professional licenses (http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/arule/8710/7200.html).
In summary, 125 approved clock hours are required for the renewal of a teaching license.
(Additionally, statute requires specific content to be included, see below.) Clock hours must be earned in the five-year period preceding the renewal application and be from two or more of the categories identified in the rule. See subpart 3 of the following rule for specific categories. (http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/arule/8710/7200.html).
• Professional development activities count toward clock hour requirements at the rate of one clock hour per one hour of actual participation in planned professional development activity.
• College course work counts toward clock hours. One quarter credit equals 16 clock hours and one semester credit equals 24 clock hour credits.
• Exception for National Board Certification: See subpart 5 of rule
• http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/arule/8710/7200.html which will explain how National Board Certification can apply to this clock hour requirement. Completion of the National Board Certification (NBPTS) process meets the 125 clock hour requirement. However, it does not automatically meet the legislative mandate for specific professional development components required to renew licensure. The local continuing education committee determines compliance with the professional development components. For specific requirements see: http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Teacher_Support/Board_of_Teaching/Continuing_Education_Renewal/000344.html
• Clock hours earned during a renewal period are transferable from one school district to another.
Teachers holding a continuing license living outside of the United States who have never taught in the United States should contact the office of Personnel Licensing for renewal information.
NOTE: Specific professional development requirements are to be included in the 125 clock hours. See Required Professional Development Activities http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Teacher_Support/Board_of_Teaching/Continuing_Education_Renewal/000344.html
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