The Commission on Teacher Credentialing issues various types of credentials, certificates, and permits. Many of these documents require renewal on a regular basis. It is the credential holder's responsibility to complete the requirements for the renewal of their document. The renewal code(s) and renewal requirement(s) for each credential, certificate, and permit were printed on the face of the document until September 1, 2008. Since that date, all documents issued by the Commission are available only in a view and print format, available on the Commission's website.

Here are some examples of where the renewal code can be found on your credential if it was issued prior to September 1, 2008:

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  • A (4)
  • B (1)
  • C (11)
  • D (22)
  • E (1)
  • H (1)
  • L (2)
  • N (3)
  • P (61)
  • R (170)
  • S (24)
  • T (3)
  • U (1)
  • V (4)
  • W (26)

  • R19B

  • The holder will be eligible for a two-year Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Instruction Credential upon completion of the requirement explained above. The credential may then be renewed for the remainder of the five-year preliminary time period provided by law, upon completion of the following requirements(s):#E;#N;#S;#L;#I;#U. To qualify for the Clear Level II Credential, before the end of the five-year preliminary time period allowed by law, the holder must (1) complete two years of successful experience in a full-time position providing direct instruction to special education students, in a public school, or private school of equivalent status, while holding this preliminary credential, and (2) obtain the recommendation of a college or university with a Level II education specialist program accredited by the Commission's Committee on Accreditation verifying the completion of an individualized program of advanced preparation designed by the holder in cooperation with the employing agency and the college or university. In addition, the holder must verify completion of the requirements for health education and computer education.