Build the standards-aligned professional learning you need to renew your Iowa teaching license, on your own schedule. iTeachAI Academy offers self-paced professional development for K-12 educators, anchored to Iowa frameworks, with a Certificate of Completion that you and your district can apply toward your license renewal at your discretion.
Iowa requires Standard Teaching License holders to earn six License Renewal Credits every five years through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. iTeachAI Academy was founded by Dr. Janette Camacho, a 30-year K-12 educator, and every Iowa course is anchored to specific Iowa frameworks, not generic national content. Courses are self-paced, work on any device, and are written to support the professional learning Iowa educators document toward renewal.
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Iowa Certificate Renewal Requirements
To renew a Standard Teaching License, the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BoEE) sets the renewal requirements completed during each five-year period:
- Six License Renewal Credits (LRCs) for a Standard Teaching License, every five years. A Master Educator License requires four.
- The BoEE accepts License Renewal Credits as college credits from regionally accredited institutions or as credits from BoEE-approved Iowa providers, such as Iowa's Area Education Agencies and other approved organizations.
- Mandatory Reporter training in child and dependent adult abuse must be current at the time of renewal.
- One completed Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) may count for up to three credits, and credits must be earned within the term of the license being renewed.
- The renewal application is submitted through the BoEE online portal; paper submissions are no longer accepted.
Important approval note. iTeachAI Academy is not a formally state-approved provider in Iowa, and no Iowa state agency has approved iTeachAI. Our courses are standards-aligned, district-acceptable professional development that educators and districts may apply toward renewal at their discretion. Always verify with the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners or your district how a given course is treated before relying on it for renewal.
Iowa Standards and Frameworks Anchored
Each course cites and references specific Iowa frameworks by name, not generic national standards.
Iowa Core and Iowa Academic Standards
The K-12 academic standards that anchor every Iowa course in the catalog.
Iowa Teaching Standards
The eight Iowa Teaching Standards and criteria that frame effective practice and educator evaluation across the state.
Iowa Model Educator Evaluation System
The state evaluation framework that informs professional development priorities for Iowa educators.
Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP)
The Iowa planning structure educators use to organize and document professional learning toward renewal.
Mandatory Reporter Training
The child and dependent adult abuse reporting requirement that every Iowa educator keeps current for renewal.
InTASC Standards
The Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium standards that align with Iowa's teaching expectations.
How Iowa Districts Apply iTeachAI Toward Professional Learning
iTeachAI Academy is not a BoEE-approved provider, so we do not claim our courses convert automatically to License Renewal Credits. Many Iowa districts and Area Education Agencies maintain their own professional learning structures, and a district may choose to recognize standards-aligned external courses within its plan. The district route is simple:
- A district designee reviews one or more courses through a no-cost reviewer account.
- The district decides whether and how a course fits its professional learning plan and documents that decision.
- Teachers complete courses, receive a Certificate of Completion, and submit it for whatever credit the district or the BoEE allows.
Because acceptance is determined locally and by the BoEE, we always advise educators to confirm treatment before relying on a course for renewal.
What Makes Iowa Coursework Different at iTeachAI
- Educator-built, not vendor-built. Authored by a 30-year K-12 educator with a doctorate.
- Iowa frameworks by name. Iowa Core, Iowa Teaching Standards, the Iowa Model Educator Evaluation System, the IPDP, and Mandatory Reporter expectations. No generic content.
- Multi-modal. Each course includes a study guide, slide deck, and a built-in AI study guide trained on that course.
- Renewal-ready documentation. A verifiable Certificate of Completion with contact hours that you can present to your district or the BoEE.
- Honest about approval. We never claim Iowa has approved iTeachAI. We frame courses as standards-aligned, district-acceptable professional development and advise verifying with the BoEE or your district.
- Reasonable in cost and time. Accessible for individual teachers and districts, with no procurement RFP required.
For Iowa School District Leadership
If you direct curriculum, professional learning, or federal programs at an Iowa district or Area Education Agency, I would be glad to send a no-cost reviewer account so a designee can audit any course end to end before deciding how it fits your professional learning plan.
I will also share a sample certificate, the course catalog with descriptions, and a fifteen-minute call at your convenience.
Reply by email: info@iteachai.co or call (561) 450-8377.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is iTeachAI Academy continuing education for already-licensed teachers, or initial teacher preparation?
- It is continuing education for educators who are already licensed in Iowa and renewing their certificate. iTeachAI Academy provides clock hours toward your renewal. We do not prepare candidates for a first-time teaching credential and our courses do not lead to initial licensure.
- How do I renew my Iowa teaching certificate?
- Standard Teaching License holders renew every five years by earning six License Renewal Credits, keeping Mandatory Reporter training current, and submitting the renewal application through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BoEE) online portal. The BoEE accepts License Renewal Credits as college credits or credits from BoEE-approved Iowa providers. iTeachAI Academy is not a BoEE-approved provider, so our courses are professional development you and your district may apply toward renewal at your discretion. Confirm acceptance with the BoEE or your district first.
- Can iTeachAI courses count toward my Iowa License Renewal Credits?
- We do not claim our courses automatically convert to License Renewal Credits, because iTeachAI Academy is not a BoEE-approved provider. They are standards-aligned, district-acceptable professional development that some districts may recognize at their discretion. Each course awards a Certificate of Completion with contact hours for that review. Always verify with the BoEE or your district how a given course is treated.
- Is iTeachAI a state-approved provider in Iowa?
- No. iTeachAI Academy is not a formally state-approved provider in Iowa, and no Iowa state agency has approved iTeachAI. We position our courses as standards-aligned, district-acceptable professional development that educators and districts may apply toward renewal at their discretion, and we advise verifying with the BoEE or your district.
- Do you provide a certificate of completion?
- Yes. Every completed course awards a verifiable Certificate of Completion with contact hours and a verification code, which you can present to your district or the BoEE as documentation of the professional learning you completed.
- What does it cost in time and money?
- iTeachAI keeps cost and time reasonable. Each course runs about three clock hours, is self-paced, and stays accessible for individual teachers, with district site licenses available. Email info@iteachai.co for current options.
- How do I get a reviewer account for my district?
- Email info@iteachai.co with your district name and role. A no-cost reviewer account is provisioned within one business day.