Nebraska Teacher PD Requirements (2026)

90 hours every 5 years for teachers

Source

Source: https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/renewals/
Last verified: May 25, 2026

Primary source: Nebraska Department of Education Teacher Certification. NE joins ND and IA in the "college-credit-only" cluster — district PD doesn't count toward renewal. The half-time teaching experience alternative is a teacher-friendly out for those who can't complete coursework. The 10-year Professional Certificate cuts renewal frequency in half for advanced-degree teachers.

Teachers

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

Nebraska Standard Teaching Certificate (5-year) renews via 6 semester credit hours in education or content area OR 1 year of half-time teaching experience within the 5-year window. Professional Teaching Certificate (10-year, requires master's + 3 years teaching) also follows 6-credit framework. IMPORTANT: PDUs, CEUs, contact hours, workshop certificates, and district-issued PD credits do NOT count toward Nebraska renewal — only semester credit hours from 4-year accredited colleges. Certificates expire September 30 in the 5th (Standard) or 10th (Professional) year following issuance. 6 semester credits × 15 contact hours = 90 contact hour equivalent.

Counselors

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

School counselors hold an NDE Standard or Professional Special Services certificate, same 6-credit / 5-year framework with same college-only restriction.

Administrators

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

Administrators hold an NDE-issued administrative certificate, same 6-credit / 5-year framework. Professional Administrative Certificate also 10-year if master's + 3 yrs admin experience.

TRACK YOUR PD WITH TALIM

The app teachers use to log every PD activity — once, in one place.

Free for individual teachers. Your record travels with you across districts and states.

Are you a school or district administrator? See pricing for schools and districts →

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