How is a teacher's license renewed?

• A. By PRC in accordance with CPD requirements and the license renewal schedule.
• B. By DepEd director approval every year.
• C. By school principal approval.
• D. Automatically renewed every five years without CPD.

Answer: (A)

Renewal is a process handled by the Professional Regulation Commission, and it must align with the CPD (Continuing Professional Development) requirements and the renewal schedule set by PRC. The license is not renewed by DepEd or a school administrator, and it’s not automatic or based on a fixed five-year cycle without CPD. Meeting the CPD requirements demonstrates ongoing professional competence, and PRC requires these credits to be in place and the renewal to follow the official schedule in order to keep the license active. In short, PRC administers the renewal, guided by CPD requirements and the renewal timetable.