Earn standards-aligned professional development you can apply toward renewing your Oklahoma teaching certificate, on your own schedule. iTeachAI Academy offers self-paced professional development for K-12 educators, anchored to Oklahoma frameworks, each course three clock hours, with a Certificate of Completion that documents toward your renewal.
Oklahoma standard certificate holders renew every five years through the Oklahoma State Department of Education, and non-employed educators may renew by completing 75 professional development points in district-approved programs. iTeachAI Academy was founded by Dr. Janette Camacho, a 30-year K-12 educator, and every Oklahoma course is anchored to specific Oklahoma frameworks, not generic national content. Courses are self-paced, work on any device, and are designed to fit Oklahoma renewal and district professional development pathways. iTeachAI is not a formally state-approved provider in Oklahoma; courses are professional development that educators and districts may apply toward renewal at their discretion.
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PD points Oklahoma requires under Option II every 5 years
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Year renewal cycle for a standard certificate
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Oklahoma-aligned courses
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Online and self-paced
Oklahoma Certificate Renewal Requirements
To renew a standard Oklahoma educator certificate, the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) maintains the requirements under Oklahoma Administrative Code 210:20-9-96. Standard certificates are valid for five years and may be renewed through one of three options:
- Option I: Complete a minimum of three years of accredited school experience during the five-year validity of the certificate. Teachers with fewer than three years may add college coursework to satisfy the requirement.
- Option II: Non-employed educators complete 75 professional development points in programs, conferences, and seminars approved by a public school district, documented on the Summary of Professional Development Points for Certification Renewal.
- Option III: Receive a two-year certificate, then complete one year of successful employment in an accredited Oklahoma school or university under administrative supervision.
- Renewal is submitted through the Oklahoma Educator Credentialing System (OECS) via Single Sign-On (SSO).
Every iTeachAI Academy course provides three IACET-aligned clock hours and a verifiable Certificate of Completion. Because Oklahoma professional development points are approved at the district level, iTeachAI is not a formally state-approved provider in Oklahoma, and no state agency has approved iTeachAI. Educators and districts may apply these courses toward renewal at their discretion. Confirm with your district or the Oklahoma State Department of Education how external professional development is documented.
Oklahoma Standards and Frameworks Anchored
Each course cites and references specific Oklahoma frameworks by name, not generic national standards.
Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS)
The K-12 academic standards anchoring every Oklahoma course in the catalog.
Oklahoma Educator Standards
The state standards governing teacher practice, preparation, and certification.
OAC 210:20-9-96 Renewal Rules
The Oklahoma Administrative Code section that defines standard certificate renewal options and professional development points.
Reading Sufficiency Act (RSA)
Oklahoma's K-3 literacy mandate, anchoring our reading and early-literacy focused courses.
Teacher and Leader Effectiveness (TLE)
Oklahoma's educator evaluation framework anchoring our teaching effectiveness courses.
Oklahoma English Language Proficiency Standards
State standards for English learner instruction across content areas.
How Oklahoma Districts Approve iTeachAI for Professional Development
Oklahoma approves Option II professional development points at the district level, where public school districts independently approve programs, conferences, and seminars for their educators. iTeachAI Academy courses are aligned to the Oklahoma Academic Standards and designed to fit that district pathway. iTeachAI is not a formally state-approved provider in Oklahoma, so the district route is the practical path, and it is simple:
- A district designee reviews one or more courses through a no-cost reviewer account.
- The district documents approved courses on its professional development records.
- Teachers complete courses, receive a Certificate of Completion, and submit it for renewal credit at the district's discretion.
What Makes Oklahoma Coursework Different at iTeachAI
- Educator-built, not vendor-built. Authored by a 30-year K-12 educator with a doctorate.
- Oklahoma frameworks by name. Oklahoma Academic Standards, Oklahoma Educator Standards, OAC 210:20-9-96, Reading Sufficiency Act, and Teacher and Leader Effectiveness. 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, built for your professional development points total and district records.
- Reasonable in cost and time. Accessible for individual teachers and districts, with no procurement RFP required.
- IACET-aligned three-clock-hour design. Self-paced, on any device.
For Oklahoma School District Leadership
If you direct curriculum, professional learning, or federal programs at an Oklahoma district, I would be glad to send a no-cost reviewer account so a designee can audit any course end to end before approval.
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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma teaching certificate?
- Standard certificate holders renew every five years through the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) using the Oklahoma Educator Credentialing System (OECS) via Single Sign-On. Employed teachers usually qualify under Option I with at least three years of accredited school experience during the five-year period. Non-employed teachers renew under Option II by completing 75 professional development points in district-approved programs, conferences, and seminars. Option III provides a two-year certificate followed by one year of supervised employment. iTeachAI courses provide professional development and a Certificate of Completion you can document toward that total.
- Can iTeachAI courses count toward my Oklahoma professional development points?
- iTeachAI Academy courses are standards-aligned professional development that educators and districts may apply toward Oklahoma renewal at their discretion. iTeachAI is not a formally state-approved provider in Oklahoma, and no state agency has approved iTeachAI. Oklahoma Option II points are approved at the district level, so confirm with your district professional development policy or the Oklahoma State Department of Education how external professional development is documented.
- How many clock hours does each course provide?
- Three clock hours per course, IACET-aligned, suitable for documentation toward your Oklahoma professional development points and your renewal total.
- 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.
- Do you provide a certificate of completion?
- Yes. Every completed course awards a verifiable Certificate of Completion with contact hours, suitable for documentation toward Oklahoma educator certificate renewal at your district's discretion.
- 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.