Primary source: Maine DOE Certification Renewals page. Underlying rule: 05-071 Ch. 115 (State Board of Education educator certification rules). The "teachers, administrators, and educational specialists" group all use the same 6 credits / 90 contact hours / 5-year structure. Ed Tech (educational technician) is a separate role with 3 credits / 45 hours — not captured here. 1 contact hour = 1 hour of approved PD; 15 contact hours = 1 semester credit.
Professional Teacher Certificate renewal requires 6 college credits OR 90 contact hours of continuing education (or combination) per 5-year renewal term. 1 contact hour = 1 hour of training, development, or individual-study program approved by the SAU (School Administrative Unit) or by Maine DOE. Conversion: 15 contact hours = 1 semester credit. Certificate may be renewed if not expired more than 6 months.
School counselors fall under the "educational specialists" category in Maine's renewal rule and follow the same 6-credits / 90-hour-equivalent / 5-year cycle as teachers per Maine DOE Certification Renewals page.
Administrators (Building Administrator / Superintendent) follow the same 6-credits / 90-hour-equivalent / 5-year cycle as teachers per Maine DOE Certification Renewals page.
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Information current as of May 25, 2026. Verify with your state Department of Education for official licensure decisions.