State Certification
Our courses are fully accredited by CSU Pueblo which is recognized by all 50 states.
Find your state’s unique information on changing pay lanes, license renewal, and graduate degrees.
State wide salary schedule
Raises : Masters & PhD & additional stipend for National Board Certification
Music ConstructED graduate courses can be used as transfer credits for their chosen Master’s Program
| License Renewal Allowable credit must be earned in one of the following: – 3 full years of full-time professional educational work experience and 50 clock hours of allowable professional development. – 3 full years of full-time professional educational work experience 3 semester hours of allowable credit – 3 semester hours of allowable credit and 50 clock hours – 100 clock hours of continuing education courses completed at a regionally accredited college or university. Alabama Department of Education 50 N Ripley St, PO Box 302101, Montgomery, AL 36104 (334) 694-4900 |
| Each district has a different pay schedule. Recommended lane changes: Bachelor Bachelor +15 Bachelor +30 Bachelor +45/ Master Bachelor +60/ Master +15 Masters +30 Masters +45 Doctorate License Renewal: Alaska certificates that are at least 5 years in duration are renewable certificates. Renewable certificate may be renewed one year prior to its expiration date. During the life of the certificate being renewed, applicants must complete: Six semester hours of renewal credit; and The six renewal credits must be related to or required for: The certificated person’s employment at the time of renewal, if the employment requires a certificate; The certificated person’s endorsements, or A state-approved preparation program that will lead to an endorsement that the certificated person seeks to acquire. At least three of the renewal credits must be upper division or graduate credit. The remaining three renewal credits may be upper division credit, lower division credit, continuing education units or non-academic credit. One renewal credit is equal to one semester hour, 1.5 quarter hours, or 15 hours of continuing education or non-academic training. Alaska Department of Education 801 West 10th Street, Suite 200 Juneau, AK 99801-1878 (907) 465-2831 |
| Changing Pay Lanes: Each district has a different pay schedule. Renewal Credits for Teaching License: Teacher License valid for 6 years Renewable certificates may be renewed with proof of 15 clock hours of professional development activities for each year of the certificate term. *One semester hour of college coursework is equivalent to 15 clock hours of professional development activities. The clock hours or semester hours may be completed in various increments per year. *Need 90 clock hours or 6 graduate credits Arizona Department of Ed Phone: (602) 542-5393 Email: ADEInbox@azed.gov |
| Changing Pay Lanes: Each district has a different pay schedule based on level of education and additional credits beyond a Master’s Degree. Additional Bonus for National Board Certification. Renewal Credits for Teaching License 36 Hours of Professional Development per year – usually provided through the district Arkansas Department of Education Four Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-4342 |
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule that is based on level of education and additional credits beyond Master’s Degree.
8 Factors that Affect CA Teacher Salary
| California Department of Ed Commission on Teacher Credentialing 1900 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA 94811-4213 |
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule that is based on level of education and additional credits beyond Master’s Degree.
License Renewal
Need 90 clock hours or 6 graduate credits
| Colorado Department of Education Email CDELicensing@cde.state.co.us Call 303-866-6628 Phone hours: 7:30am-12:30pm, Monday-Thursday |
| Changing Pay Lanes Each district has a different pay schedule based on level of education and additional credits beyond a Master’s Degree. Connecticut Teacher Salary License Renewal Connecticut has a three-tier system for certifying educators: Initial, Provisional, and Professional. Initial, Valid for 3 years to Provisional, Valid for 8 years To advance from an initial to a provisional level educator certificate, you must successfully complete the Teacher Education and Mentoring (TEAM) program, which is the state’s current teacher induction program, and at least 10 school months of appropriate experience under your initial educator certificate OR you may serve successfully for at least 30 school months within the last 10 years in an approved nonpublic school or in a public school in another state under valid authorization from that state. Provisional, Valid for 8 years to Professional, Valid for 5 years Anyone applying for a professional educator certificate must have completed a master’s degree in an appropriate subject matter area related to such person’s certification endorsement area, as determined by the State Board of Education. A master’s degree completed at a regionally accredited college or university that includes at least 15 graduate credits in content or content pedagogy meets the state’s new master’s degree requirement to advance a certificate in a teaching area from the provisional to the professional level. Connecticut Department of Education |
| Changing Pay Lanes Each district has a different pay schedule that is based on your level of education and additional credits beyond a Master’s Degree. Music ConstructED is an approved vendor in the state of Delaware. Delaware Teacher Salary License Renewal 90 Clock Hours 5.4.1 For renewal of the Continuing License, educators may complete and document Clock Hours for the variety of activities described under relicensure options. When college or university courses are used to fulfill the requirements, the following equivalencies shall be used: one (1) semester hour equals fifteen (15) Clock Hours, one (1) quarter hour equals ten (10) Clock Hours, one (1) Continuing Education Unit (CEU) equals ten (10) Clock Hours. To be documented for Clock Hours, activities shall meet the criteria set forth in the regulations and shall be appropriately verified and applied for. Professional Development activities that are part of a DPAS II assistance or improvement plan or the equivalent thereof on a state-approved alternative educator evaluation system may be used to satisfy this requirement. Individuals, schools or school districts, or other agencies organizing or conducting Professional Development activities which may be used for fulfilling the requirements for renewal of a license are responsible for providing documentation of participation to all participants. An employer may not impose additional activity requirements on the award of Clock Hours towards renewal of a Continuing License. 5.4.2 Criteria for determining if activities are acceptable for Clock Hour credit for an educator include the following: 5.4.2.1 The activity enhances the Knowledge and Skills in the educator’s job or contributes to his/her school or profession. 5.4.2.2 The activity meets one of the relicensure options. 5.4.2.3 The activity addresses one of the standards for the educator’s area of the profession. 5.4.2.4 The activity is completed during the term of the educator’s current Continuing License. 5.4.2.5 The activity addresses specific Professional Educator Standards. 5.4.2.6 Participation in, or completion of, the activity can be documented. Delaware Department of Education |
| Changing Pay Lanes Each district has a different pay schedule. Florida has a merit based system for raises. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees. Merit Pay System License Renewal 6 Semester Hours – 1 has to be working with students with disabilities Florida Department of Education Daniel M. Moore, Bureau Chief Educator Certification Room 201, Turlington Building 325 West Gaines Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 U.S. Toll-Free: 800-445-6739 Outside U.S.: 850-245-5049 |
State Salary Schedule
T4 – Bachelors
T5 – Masters
T6 – Specialist
T7 – Doctorate
License Renewal
Complete 1 of these 3 options
6 Semester Hours
10 Georgia Continuing Education Units
100 hours of BFTS Training National Board Certification
Georgia Department of Education
Phone: 404-656-2800
Toll Free: 800-311-3627
Email: askdoe@doe.k12.ga.us
Music ConstructED is an approved vendor in the state of Georgia.
State Salary Schedule
Based on level of education and additional credits beyond Bachelors or a Master’s/PHD Degree
License Renewal
PD Credits Accepted By Hawaii
Complete 6 Semester Hours.
NB: New legislature went into place 7/1/2021 which changed who qualifies to provide professional development/graduate classes.
| Hawaii Department of Education 1390 Miller St. Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone:808-784-6200 Email:doeinfo@k12.hi.us |
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
License Renewal
Complete 6 Semester Hours related to teachers Professional Development Area or Teaching Area.
Idaho State Department of Education
650 West State Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
(208) 334-2228
info@sde.idaho.gov
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Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
License Renewal
120 Hours must be earned from Regionally accredited Illinois University or College.
1 Semester Hour = 15 Hours of PD
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
License Renewal
6 Semester Hours
90 Professional Development Hours
National Board Certification
Changing Pay Lanes
Each distract has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
License Renewal
Standard License:
- 6 Semester Hours/ Renewal Credits
- Hosting Student Teachers
- National Board Certification
Master License:
- 4 Semester Hours/ Renewal Credits
- Hosting Student Teachers
- National Board Certification
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
Historical Information
License Renewal
160 Hours PD – Local Approval Required – Regular License
Or 8 Credit Hours (pre-approved)
Master’s Degree:
120 Hours PD – Local Approval Required – Regular License OR
8 Credit Hours (pre-approved)
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Kansas Department of Education
Licensure Operator
785-296-2288
Director of Teacher Licensure & Accreditation
Mischel Miller
mmiller@ksde.org
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
State Information on Districts
License Renewal
Teach 3 years or 6 Graduate Credits
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
State Guidelines for Districts
To Obtain Level 2: teach 3 years
After that: 150 Clock hours every 5 years (teachers must get hours pre-approved)
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
State recently enacted a new minimum pay wage
| License Renewal 6 Graduate Hours or 90 Contact Hours |
Maine Department of Education
Maine DOE
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
Voice: (207) 624-6600
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
Salary Schedule of all districts compiled by state
License Renewal
If currently teaching: cost is covered by each individual school district
Not Teaching: 6 Graduate Credit Hours
Maryland Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-2595
410-767-0100
Music ConstructED is an approved vendor in the state of Maryland.
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
State Report
License Renewal
150 Professional Development Hours
15 Hours Content Areas
15 Hours in Pedagogy
15 Hours Sheltered English Immersion
15 Hours Special Ed 90 Hours Elective
Massachusetts Department of Education
75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148-4906
Voice: (781) 338-3000
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
Salary Report by District
License Renewal
150 Hours of Related Professional Learning
6 Graduate Credits
150 Michigan State Continuing Ed Clock Hours
150 District Professional Development
Michigan Department of Education
608 W. Allegan Street
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI 48909
Changing Pay Lanes:
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
License Renewal
Tiered License
125 Clock Hours: 1 Grad Credit = 24 Clock Hours
Minnesota Department of Education
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville MN 55113
651-582-8200
License Renewal
One of these options:
10 CEU Hours in teaching area
3 Graduate Credit Hours + 5 CEU
6 Graduate Credit Hours
Mississippi Department of Education
P. O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
Education Licensure Related Information:
601-359-3483
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
State Schedule of all districts compiled by state
License Renewal 15 Hours of PD every year
Missouri Department of Education
205 Jefferson St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Educator Certification: 573-751-0051
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
60 OPI (pre-approved CEU)
1 Graduate hour equals 15 OPI
Missouri Department of Education
205 Jefferson St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Educator Certification: 573-751-0051
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
Data collected by the state
| License Renewal 6 Graduate Credits Nebraska Department of Education P.O. Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509-4987 402-471-2295 |
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
Data collected by the state
License Renewal
15 Credit Hours per Year
1 Graduate Credit equals 15 Credit Hours
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
Data Collected by the State
License Renewal
30 Hours for Specific Endorsement Area
45 House Aligned with Professional Educational Requirements
New Hampshire Department of Education
25 Hall Street
Concord, NH 03301-3860
(603) 271-3494
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
License Renewal
20 PD Hours Each Year
1 Graduate Credit = 15 Credit Hours
New Jersey Department of Education
PO Box 500,
Trenton, NJ 08625-0500,
(609)376-3500
Music ConstructED is an approved vendor in the state of New Jersey.
| State Salary Information Pay Based on Experience and level of Advanced Degree License Renewal 100 Clock Hours every 5 years Must be approved CTLE 1 Graduate Credit=15 CTLE hours |
New York Department of Education
New York State Education Building
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474-3862
State Salary Schedule
Raises: Master’s Degree and National Board Certification
Music ConstructED graduate courses will count as transfer credits for your chosen Master’s Program
| License Renewal Graduate Credit from Regionally Accredited University with official transcript Courses or Workshops with a certificate of completion Teachers of grades K-5 must complete 8 renewal credits during each five-year renewal cycle that meet the following requirements: * 3 renewal credits in their academic subject area (aligned to Standard 3 or Standard 4) * 3 renewal credits addressing literacy, including evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and intervention strategies for students not demonstrating reading proficiency, grounded in the Science of Reading, as defined in G.S. 115C-83.3. * 2 renewal credits addressing the Digital Learning Competencies |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-2825
Phone: 984-236-2100
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
Salary State Recommendations
License Renewal
5YR – 6 Graduate Credits
North Dakota Department of Education
600 East Boulevard Ave, Dept 201
Bismarck, ND 58505-0440
701-328-2260
Changing Pay Lanes
- Each district has a different pay schedule
- Most districts pay for advanced degrees
- Ohio Teacher Salary Law
License Renewal
One of these options
6 – Graduate Hours
18 CEUs (180 Hours)
Equivalent activities related to teaching
Ohio Department of Education
877-644-6338
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
Oklahoma State Minimum
License Renewal
75 Contact Hours over 5 years
Oklahoma Department of Education
Oliver Hodge Building
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
Additional Information
License Renewal
125 Contact Hours for 5 Year License
75 Contact Hours for 3 Year License
*you may need prior approval to receive credit for Music ConstructED courses
Oregon Department of Education
255 Capitol Street NE
Salem, OR 97310-0203
503-947-5600
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
License Renewal
*Music ConstructED has submitted an application to become an approved vendor for the state. We must be approved in order for your credits to apply.
Music ConstructED is an approved vendor in the state of Pennsylvania.
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
License Renewal
No contact hours or Graduate Credits are required.
Rhode Island Department of Education
255 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 029803
Phone: 401-222-4600
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule.
Lane Changes
- Bachelor
- Bachelor +18
- Masters
- Masters +30
- Doctorate
- Renewal Credit Matrix
License Renewal
120 renewal credits
1 semester hour = 20 renewal credits
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule and most districts pay for advanced degrees.Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
State Information
License Renewal
Complete 1 of these options:
* 6 Graduate Credits
* Participate as a Mentor Teacher for 2 years
* National Board Certification
South Dakota Department of Education
800 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD
605-773-3134
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
State Minimum
License Renewal
60 Professional Development Hours
1 Graduate Credit = 10 PD Hours
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
State Minimum
License Renewal
150 Continuing Professional Development Hours (CDP)
Can be out of state hours or within the state.
Texas Department of Education
1701 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
512-463-9734
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
License Renewal
100 Continuing Education Hours
Utah Department of Education
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-3204
Phone: 801-538-7500
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
License Renewal
Level 1 License:
3 Semester Hours/
45 Professional Learning Hours
Level 2 License:
6 Semester Hours/
90 Professional Learning Hours
Vermont Department of Education
Vermont Agency of Education
Secretary Daniel M. French
1 National Life Drive, Davis 5
Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
Phone: 802-828-1130
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
License Renewal
180 Professional Development Points
1 Semester Hour = 30 Points
Virginia Department of Education
800-292-3820
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
License Renewal
100 Clock Hours
1 semester credit = 15 clock hours;
1 PGP = 25 clock hours.
National Board Certification
Washington Department of Education
Old Capitol Building
P.O. Box 47200
600 Washington St. SE
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
360-725-6000
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
State Minimums
License Renewal
6 Graduate Credit Hours
West Virginia Department of Education
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
Phone: 1-833-627-2833
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
State Minimums
License Renewal
5 semester credits of continuing professional education from an accredited college or university.
* Up to two of the semester credits can be obtained by serving as a mentor to a student currently participating in an interpreter training program who is working to complete their 150-hour practicum. 75 hours = 1 credit
Wisconsin Department of Education
125 S. Webster Street
Madison, WI 53703
608- 266-3390 or 800-441-4563
Changing Pay Lanes
Each district has a different pay schedule. Most districts offer a higher level of compensation for teachers with advanced degrees.
License Renewal
5 renewal credits for 5 year license
10 renewal credits for 10 year license
Earned through Graduate Credits or Continuing Education from workshops
Wyoming Department of Education
122 W. 25th St, Ste E200
Cheyenne, WY 82002
307-777-7675