Alaska Teacher PD Requirements (2026)

90 hours every 5 years for teachers

Source

Source: https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification/renewal-reinstatement
Last verified: May 25, 2026

Primary source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED). AK is one of several states that allows multiple equivalency pathways (college credit, CEUs, micro-credentials, non-academic) within a single renewal credit framework. The pre-approval form for non-academic credit is a noteworthy administrative step. 6 credits is the universal requirement regardless of cert type.

Teachers

Annual hours: —
Cycle hours: 90
Cycle years: 5

Alaska Type A Regular Teacher Certificate renews every 5 years. Required: 6 renewal credits per 5-year cycle. One renewal credit equals: 1 semester hour college credit, OR 1.5 quarter hours college credit, OR 1 continuing education unit with minimum 15 contact hours from an approved provider, OR 1 micro-credential with minimum 15 contact hours, OR 15 hours of non-academic credit (requires pre-approval form). 6 credits × 15 contact hours = 90 contact hour equivalent. Credits should relate to employment and endorsement areas.

Counselors

Annual hours: —
Cycle hours: 90
Cycle years: 5

School counselors hold a Type C Special Services Certificate, same 6 renewal credits / 5-year framework.

Administrators

Annual hours: —
Cycle hours: 90
Cycle years: 5

Administrators hold a Type B Administrative Certificate, same 6 renewal credits / 5-year framework.

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Information current as of May 25, 2026. Verify with your state Department of Education for official licensure decisions.