Educator License Renewal

Educator License Renewal Overview

Beginning April 1, you will be able to renew your license by clicking the "Renewal" link in your Action Center on ELIS. Your license should be renewed prior to June 30. If your "Renewal" link is not live in your Action Center, be sure you have entered all required professional development and/or completed applicable administrator academies or updated your PD/Employment Status accordingly. For further assistance renewing your license, please use this guide: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/PEL-CTE-Renewal-Steps.pdf.

OPTA License Renewal Reimbursement Process
For reimbursement of license certification please see steps below:

1. Log into your ELIS account
2. Screenshot page showing proof of registration for license renewal
3. Email lchamp@op97.org with:

• the screen shot of registration (showing a zero balance)
• proof of payment (**proof of payment can be a credit card statement, a copy of a check, or an online receipt**)
• IMPORTANT: Both documents must be attached to the same email to ensure proper tracking in case of discrepancies

Keep in mind: Board meetings generally occur on Tuesdays, and checks are mailed the following day. Payment will typically occur within 3-4 weeks (if all is approved).

The payment schedule can be found by going online to www.op97.org . Click Departments, go to the business office tab, click the bill list schedule.