Date first
Use the June 2027 requirements only for that expiration date
For a covered valid certificate expiring June 30, 2027, complete 10 clock hours of approved educator-ethics learning during the certificate’s validity period and by its expiration date.
Application window
ALSDE must receive applications from January 1 through June 30, 2027, and not before the calendar year of expiration. The fee is $38, nonrefundable, plus a transaction fee.
The certificate family still matters
Use the exact title
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Professional Educator and Professional Leadership Certificates are covered when valid and expiring June 30, 2027.
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CTE certificates must be renewable. For Cosmetology and Barbering or Health Science, attain and submit the required current or active Alabama occupational license to ALSDE before ALSDE receives the continuation application.
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The September 30 document says additional information will be available soon. Alabama county and city superintendents and administrators of eligible Alabama nonpublic or private schools are approved providers. Check Alabama’s current guidance for updates.
Apply online through Alabama and complete the agency’s citizenship or lawful-presence and background-clearance requirements there; TeachPassport does not collect those records.
Official sources
Check again by 2026-11-12