Washington Teacher PD Requirements (2026)

100 hours every 5 years for teachers

Source

Source: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/certification/teacher-certificate/already-washington-certified-educators/continuing
Last verified: May 25, 2026

Primary source: Washington OSPI Educator Certification. The 15-hour CCDEI-aligned Equity sub-requirement is a noteworthy mandate within the 100-hour total. The PGP alternative pathway lets teachers satisfy renewal via plan-based work rather than hour-counting. Uniform expiration date is June 30; on-time deadline January 1 of expiration year (late fee after).

Teachers

Annual hours: —
Cycle hours: 100
Cycle years: 5

Washington Continuing Teacher Certificate renews every 5 years. Required: 100 clock hours per 5-year cycle, OR equivalent college credits, OR Professional Growth Plans (PGPs), OR any combination. Plus 15 Equity-based school practices clock hours aligned with CCDEI standards (mandatory sub-requirement). Alternative pathways: valid National Board certificate + equivalent college credits, or completion of at least one PGP goal from a Legislature-approved provider. Clock hours must be earned AFTER the most recent certificate issue date. Documentation via OSPI In-Service Registration Forms. On-Time renewal deadline: January 1 of expiration year; certificate expires June 30.

Counselors

Annual hours: —
Cycle hours: 100
Cycle years: 5

School counselors hold an Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate, follow the same 100 clock hours / 5-year cycle through OSPI.

Administrators

Annual hours: —
Cycle hours: 100
Cycle years: 5

Administrators hold a continuing administrator certificate, same 100 clock hours / 5-year cycle. Equity-based 15-hour sub-requirement applies.

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