Does Your State Accept Podcast Listening as PD?

PD Log Compatibility

Your completed PD Reflection Log — with listening time, learning objectives, and reflection notes — meets Alabama’s independent study documentation standard. Submit it to your administrator or include it in your growth portfolio.

PD Log Compatibility

Arizona’s broad activity list includes educational research and professional organization engagement. Your PD Reflection Log documents the content, time, and professional learning required for each episode.

PD Log Compatibility

Colorado lets you self-select qualifying activities. Complete one PD Reflection Log per episode and include it in your professional growth portfolio.

PD Log Compatibility

Delaware accepts broad activity types with documentation. Your completed PD Reflection Log gives your administrator the written record they need.

PD Log Compatibility

Minnesota counts 1 hour of participation as 1 clock hour. Complete one PD Reflection Log per episode to document your time and include it in your renewal portfolio.

PD Log Compatibility

Montana counts 1 hour of attendance as 1 OPI renewal unit. Complete a PD Reflection Log for each episode to document your hours and maintain your renewal record.

PD Log Compatibility

Up to 20 of your 100 required CTLE hours can come from independent study of professional materials, including online content. Use the PD Reflection Log to document each episode and track your hours toward the 20-hour cap.

PD Log Compatibility

LEAs have discretion over activity approval. Bring your completed PD Reflection Log to your administrator — most districts accept documented self-directed professional study.

PD Log Compatibility

Ohio educators design their own individual PD plans. Use the PD Reflection Log to document Common Time listening as a planned, reflective activity within your individual plan.

PD Log Compatibility

Up to 30 of your 150 CPE hours can be independent study, self-reported via online affidavit. Your PD Reflection Log provides the written documentation behind that affidavit.

PD Log Compatibility

Virginia’s individualized renewal plan accepts a wide range of activities under “other approved activities.” Use the PD Reflection Log to document each episode and submit it as part of your renewal portfolio.

PD Log Compatibility

Your district manages compliance with state rules. Bring your completed PD Reflection Log to your administrator and ask whether documented self-directed study can be applied toward your annual hours.

PD Log Compatibility

All PD activities must tie to your approved Professional Growth Plan. Complete a PD Reflection Log for each episode, connect the episode content explicitly to your PGP goals, and submit for approval.

PD Log Compatibility

Up to 3 of your 6 required credits can be non-university PD with an administrator-signed inservice form. Your PD Reflection Log provides the documentation your administrator needs to review and sign.

PD Log Compatibility

80% of your CPDUs must align with school or district improvement goals and require supervisor approval. Use the PD Reflection Log to connect episode content to your district priorities before bringing it to your supervisor.

PD Log Compatibility

Indiana requires an individual growth plan with district approval. Present your completed PD Reflection Log to your administrator as evidence of self-directed professional growth aligned to your plan.

PD Log Compatibility

Renewal credits must go through your AEA or approved LEA staff development. Contact your AEA to ask whether documented podcast listening with a reflection log can be applied toward your credits.

PD Log Compatibility

80% of your PD points must align with school or district goals and carry supervisor endorsement. Use the PD Reflection Log to connect episode content to those goals, then bring it to your supervisor for sign-off.

PD Log Compatibility

PD must address school or district improvement goals. Use the PD Reflection Log to document how each episode connects to those goals, then present it to your supervisor for approval.

PD Log Compatibility

Some districts accept documented self-directed study with administrator approval — check with your district. Your PD Reflection Log provides the documentation for that conversation.

PD Log Compatibility

At least one of your credits must apply directly to endorsement standards. Use the PD Reflection Log to connect episode content to those standards, then bring it to your administrator for review.

PD Log Compatibility

Alaska requires university coursework for renewal. The PD Reflection Log doesn’t satisfy the formal credit requirement, but is a valuable tool for documenting your ongoing professional engagement with current pedagogy.

PD Log Compatibility

California renewal requires only an application and fee — no PD hours are mandated. The PD Reflection Log is still a valuable tool for documenting your professional growth, even if it isn’t required for credential renewal.

PD Log Compatibility

Connecticut’s requirements vary by certificate type. Check your specific requirements at the DOE. The PD Reflection Log documents your professional growth regardless of whether it satisfies your renewal pathway.

PD Log Compatibility

Florida requires accredited institution coursework for renewal. The PD Reflection Log supports your professional growth portfolio but doesn’t substitute for the formal coursework requirement.

PD Log Compatibility

Georgia renewal is governed by GaPSC Rule 505-2-.36. Check your specific certificate requirements. The PD Reflection Log documents your ongoing engagement with current pedagogy and best practices.

PD Log Compatibility

Kansas offers two pathways: 6 semester hours OR 120 inservice points. If your district accepts inservice points for approved self-directed activities, your PD Reflection Log may support that pathway — check with your district.

PD Log Compatibility

Kentucky requires EILA hours through approved providers. The PD Reflection Log is a best-practice documentation tool but does not replace the formal approved-provider requirement.

PD Log Compatibility

Louisiana requires 150 clock hours for Level 2/3 licenses. The PD Reflection Log documents your professional growth — check whether your hours need to be from approved providers.

PD Log Compatibility

Maine requires renewal credits from approved providers. The PD Reflection Log documents your engagement but check with your provider whether podcast listening qualifies under their program.

PD Log Compatibility

Maryland requires official transcripts showing 6 semester hours. The PD Reflection Log supports professional growth documentation but doesn’t substitute for the transcript requirement.

PD Log Compatibility

Michigan offers two pathways: 6 semester hours OR 18 State Board CECs. Check whether your district accepts documented self-directed study toward CECs. The PD Reflection Log provides the documentation for that conversation.

PD Log Compatibility

Mississippi requires semester hours or CEUs from approved providers. The PD Reflection Log documents your professional engagement but check whether it satisfies your provider’s requirements.

PD Log Compatibility

Missouri requirements vary by certificate type. Check your specific requirements at DESE. The PD Reflection Log documents your ongoing professional development regardless of pathway.

PD Log Compatibility

Requirements are best confirmed directly at the Nebraska DOE. The PD Reflection Log is a valuable professional growth tool regardless of whether it satisfies your state’s formal renewal pathway.

PD Log Compatibility

Nevada requires credits from an accredited institution or approved provider. The PD Reflection Log documents your professional growth but doesn’t substitute for the formal credit requirement.

PD Log Compatibility

Requirements are best confirmed directly at the New Mexico PED. The PD Reflection Log is a valuable professional growth tool regardless of your state’s formal renewal pathway.

PD Log Compatibility

If pursuing the 30-hour clock hours pathway, your PD Reflection Log with administrator signature may support that option — check with your district on what activities qualify.

PD Log Compatibility

Requirements are best confirmed directly at the Oklahoma SDE. The PD Reflection Log is a valuable professional growth tool regardless of your state’s formal renewal pathway.

PD Log Compatibility

Requirements are best confirmed directly at the Oregon TSPC. The PD Reflection Log is a valuable professional growth tool regardless of your state’s formal renewal pathway.

PD Log Compatibility

Pennsylvania’s Act 48 requires 180 hours from approved providers. The PD Reflection Log documents your professional engagement but doesn’t substitute for approved-provider credits.

PD Log Compatibility

Requirements are best confirmed directly at RIDE. The PD Reflection Log is a valuable professional growth tool regardless of your state’s formal renewal pathway.

PD Log Compatibility

Requirements are best confirmed directly at the South Carolina DOE. The PD Reflection Log is a valuable professional growth tool regardless of your state’s formal renewal pathway.

PD Log Compatibility

Requirements are best confirmed directly at the South Dakota DOE. The PD Reflection Log is a valuable professional growth tool regardless of your state’s formal renewal pathway.

PD Log Compatibility

Requirements are best confirmed directly at the Tennessee DOE. The PD Reflection Log is a valuable professional growth tool regardless of your state’s formal renewal pathway.

PD Log Compatibility

Requirements are best confirmed directly at the Utah State Board of Education. The PD Reflection Log is a valuable professional growth tool regardless of your state’s formal renewal pathway.

PD Log Compatibility

Requirements are best confirmed directly at Washington OSPI. The PD Reflection Log is a valuable professional growth tool regardless of your state’s formal renewal pathway.

PD Log Compatibility

Requirements are best confirmed directly at the West Virginia DOE. The PD Reflection Log is a valuable professional growth tool regardless of your state’s formal renewal pathway.

PD Log Compatibility

Requirements are best confirmed directly at the Wisconsin DPI. The PD Reflection Log is a valuable professional growth tool regardless of your state’s formal renewal pathway.

PD Log Compatibility

Requirements are best confirmed directly at the Wyoming DOE. The PD Reflection Log is a valuable professional growth tool regardless of your state’s formal renewal pathway.