Earn the clock hours you need to renew your Washington teaching certificate, on your own schedule. iTeachAI Academy offers standards-aligned professional development for K-12 educators, anchored to Washington frameworks, each course three clock hours, with a Certificate of Completion that documents toward your license renewal.
Washington requires educators holding a Residency, Professional, or Continuing certificate to complete 100 clock hours every five years to renew. iTeachAI Academy was founded by Dr. Janette Camacho, a 30-year K-12 educator, and every Washington course is anchored to specific Washington State Learning Standards and certification frameworks, not generic national content. Courses are self-paced, work on any device, and are designed as district-acceptable professional development that educators and districts may apply toward the clock hour and Professional Growth Plan pathways.
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Washington Certificate Renewal Requirements
To renew a Washington Residency, Professional, or Continuing teaching certificate, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) requires continuing education completed during each five-year period, with clock hour providers approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB):
- 100 clock hours every five years, or the equivalent in college credit, or four annual Professional Growth Plans (PGPs), or a combination of PGPs and clock hours totaling 100.
- One PGP equals 25 clock hours, and only one PGP may be completed per year of the certificate cycle.
- The 100 hours must include 15 clock hours on equity-based school practices aligned to the Cultural Competency, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CCDEI) standards, effective July 1, 2023, under House Bill 1426.
- Educators holding a STEM endorsement must include 15 STEM-integration clock hours in the renewal cycle.
- Renewal applications are submitted through the OSPI E-Certification system, and clock hours must be earned after the issue date of your current certificate.
iTeachAI Academy is not a formally state-approved clock hour provider in Washington. Every course provides three IACET-aligned clock hours and a verifiable Certificate of Completion, offered as standards-aligned, district-acceptable professional development that educators and districts may apply toward this total at their discretion. Verify with your district or the OSPI certification office how external clock hours are recorded.
Washington Standards and Frameworks Anchored
Each course cites and references specific Washington frameworks by name, not generic national standards.
Washington State Learning Standards
The K-12 academic standards, including the Washington adaptation of college and career readiness expectations, anchoring every Washington course in the catalog.
CCDEI Standards (HB 1426)
The Cultural Competency, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion standards that anchor the 15 required equity-based school practice hours for renewal.
PESB Clock Hour and Certification Rules
Professional Educator Standards Board rules governing clock hour provider approval and certificate renewal in Washington.
STEM Integration Renewal Requirement
The Washington STEM-integration clock hour requirement for educators holding a STEM endorsement, anchoring our STEM-focused courses.
AWSP Leadership and Teacher Evaluation (TPEP)
The Washington Teacher and Principal Evaluation Program frameworks that anchor our teaching effectiveness courses.
Washington Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Standards
The state SEL standards and benchmarks that inform our student wellbeing and behavioral support courses.
How Washington Districts Approve iTeachAI for Clock Hours
iTeachAI Academy is not a formally state-approved clock hour provider in Washington. In Washington, clock hour providers are approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB), and school districts and educational service districts also offer and document professional development for their educators. iTeachAI Academy courses are aligned to the Washington State Learning Standards and the CCDEI standards and are offered as district-acceptable professional development. The district route is simple:
- A district designee reviews one or more courses through a no-cost reviewer account.
- The district documents accepted courses through its professional development or clock hour process.
- Teachers complete courses, receive a Certificate of Completion, and submit it for renewal credit at the district's discretion.
What Makes Washington Coursework Different at iTeachAI
- Educator-built, not vendor-built. Authored by a 30-year K-12 educator with a doctorate.
- Washington frameworks by name. Washington State Learning Standards, CCDEI standards (HB 1426), the STEM integration requirement, TPEP, and Washington SEL standards. 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 clock hour total and district professional development 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 Washington School District Leadership
If you direct curriculum, professional learning, or federal programs at a Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington teaching certificate?
- Educators holding a Residency, Professional, or Continuing certificate renew every five years by completing 100 clock hours, or the equivalent in college credit or annual Professional Growth Plans, and applying through the OSPI E-Certification system. The 100 hours must include 15 hours on equity-based school practices aligned to the CCDEI standards. iTeachAI courses provide clock hours and a Certificate of Completion you may document toward that total at your district's discretion.
- Do iTeachAI courses count toward my 100 clock hours?
- Each course provides three IACET-aligned clock hours with a Certificate of Completion suitable for documentation toward Washington renewal. iTeachAI is not a formally state-approved clock hour provider in Washington. Our courses are aligned to the Washington State Learning Standards and the CCDEI standards and are offered as district-acceptable professional development. Confirm with your district or the OSPI certification office how external clock hours are logged.
- How many clock hours does each course provide?
- Three clock hours per course, IACET-aligned, suitable for your Washington clock hour renewal total. One Professional Growth Plan equals 25 clock hours, and clock hours may be combined with PGPs to reach 100.
- 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 Washington 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.