Educator DOE Renewal
- Christine Zinkand
A new course, NHED Educator License Renewal , is now available on the NHED Canvas portal. The course is open, self-paced, and designed to assist educators with submitting professional development to renew a license. Both Recommended Renewals and DOE Renewals are covered, along with submission guidelines. No login is required.
Who needs to complete an Educator DOE Renewal?
Employed as a Superintendent
Not Employed in a NH school
Expired License
Employed in a NH Non-public or Charter School without a Professional Development Master Plan
Employed in a NH Non-public or Charter School? Please contact your employer to find out if your school has a Professional Development Master Plan and will be recommending you for renewal or if you should continue with this Educator DOE Renewal. If you will be recommended for renewal under a local Professional Development Master Plan, complete a Recommended Renewal and do not apply for a Educator DOE Renewal.
Intern Authorizations cannot be renewed through a DOE Renewal. For more information regarding Intern Authorizations, please review Site-Based Licensing Plan information.
What are the requirements?
Current licenses:
Applications may be submitted after January 1 of the expiration year.
Professional development must occur within the following period:
within 3 years prior to your application date
after the effective date of your most recently issued license
Expired licenses:
Applications may be submitted at any time.
Professional development must occur within the following period:
within 3 years prior to your application date
All licenses:
Can a license be renewed with a degree, experience or a test?
No. The Administrative Rules require that a license be renewed with professional development only.
How to apply for a DOE Renewal