Professional Development

Professional Learning Units (PLUs) are accrued for the purpose of demonstrating ongoing professional learning. The accumulation of these units is a requirement.

Local Education Agencies (LEAs) approve professional learning activities. Professional learning approval should be consistent with both the regulations and the LEA’s professional learning plan.

Initial Educator Certificate

Three years

Beginning in 2020, applicants will submit professional learning units as outlined below:
2020 – 20 PLUs
2021 – 40 PLUs
2022 – 75 PLUs
2023 – 75 PLUs
2024 – 75 PLUs
2025 – 90 PLUs

Professional Educator Certificate

Five years

Beginning in 2020, applicants will submit professional learning units as outlined below:
2020 - 15 PLUs
2021 - 30 PLUs
2022 - 45 PLUs
2023 - 60 PLUs
2024 – 75 PLUs
2025 - 75 PLUs
2026 - 80 PLUs
2027 - 85 PLUs
2028 - 90 PLUs
2029 – 95 PLUs
2030 – 100 PLUs

Advanced Educator Certificate

Seven Years

Beginning in 2020, applicants will submit professional learning units as outlined below:
2020 - 15 PLUs
2021 - 30 PLUs
2022 - 45 PLUs
2023 - 60 PLUs
2024 – 75 PLUs
2025 - 75 PLUs
2026 - 80 PLUs
2027 - 85 PLUs
2028 - 90 PLUs
2029 – 95 PLUs
2030 – 100 PLUs

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