Meeting State Requirements for Arizona Teachers

We have helped thousands of teachers, many from Arizona, renew their certificates, increase their salaries and advance their careers.

Renew Your Certificate

The six-year Standard Teaching Certificate may be renewed with proof of 15 clock hours of professional development activities or 1 semester hour of college coursework for each year of the certificate term. This means you will need 90 clock hours or 6 semester hours of college coursework by the time you need to renew.

Credit Conversion

1 Teaching Channel with Learners Edge graduate level, continuing education credit = 1 semester hour = 15 clock hours

Each Teaching Channel with Learners Edge 3-credit course requires approximately 45 hours for course completion.

You can meet your renewal requirements through our graduate level, continuing education courses, Professional Development offerings, or Flex Credit courses. See examples below.

Example 1: Focus on Tech Integration with our ISTE Approved Courses

Example 2: Reading Focus

Example 3: Hours-Based

5296: Nutrition, Exercise, Wellness, and Sleep for Teachers (45 clock hours; take as Flex Credit) PD454: Bridge the Unfinished Learning Gap with Acceleration (37.5 clock hours) PD141: Mental Health Basics for School Staff (10 clock hours)

Select any graduate level, continuing education or hours-based courses to meet your needs.

Converting from Provisional to Standard Certificate

The Provisional Teaching Certificate is valid for three years and must be converted to a six-year Standard Teaching Certificate at least two months prior to it expiring.

To avoid a phonics deficiency when applying for your Standard licensure, register for 5282: Systematic and Explicit Phonics Instruction for Early Reading and Writing Success.

Advance Your Salary

Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education (ACE). Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle. Teaching Channel with Learners Edge partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators. Teaching Channel with Learners Edge University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU WSCUC. Not sure which University Partner to choose? ACE is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs. District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.