Licensing
Questions
The following
link to the Tennessee
Department of Education Office of Teacher Licensing will provide information
to teachers about licensing.
Frequently
Asked Questions
I recently
moved and lost my teaching license. How do I get a copy?
The Office of Teacher Licensing offers detailed instructions on completion
of the Duplicate
of License / Name & Address Change form. This form is also used
for any changes in personnel information including a change of address
or name.
How
do I renew my license?
It is the teacher's responsibility to renew his/her teaching license.
The Renewal
of Teacher Licenses page provides information about each type of license
and how to renew. Before mailing your completed license renewal
form, please make a copy and send it to Personnel at the central office
so that they can provide assistance should it become necessary.
Apprentice
License:
If you are ready to advance to a Professional License, the principal must
recommend you for that license. The Personnel office will send the
principal the appropriate form in the spring and the paperwork will be
processed through the central office.
Professional License: All teachers are responsible for the renewal of their Professional License. Teachers should print and complete the Application for Renewal of Ten Year Professional Teacher License from the state website. Teachers
who hold at least a Master's Degree are not required to take coursework or accumulate points for renewal. Teachers who hold a Bachelor's Degree
must accumulate 90 points in order to renew their license. The guidelines
for accumulating the points are available on the application.
I am
on an Alternative License, do I fall under the same guidelines?
Information regarding Alternative
Licenses is available on the Renewal
of Teacher Licenses page. Both an Alternative A and E require
the teacher to make progress toward completion of their Teacher Education
Program (TEP). In order to renew an Alternative License the paperwork
must be generated by Personnel as it requires the signature of the Director
of Schools. Please contact Personnel if you have questions.
I am
interested in adding an endorsement/degree to my existing license, what
do I do?
The Office of Teacher Licensing provides information regarding the addition
of an endorsement
or a degree. Teachers should download the appropriate paperwork from
the site.
The Office of Teacher Licensing
offers all forms
for download on one page for your convenience.
I have
a college degree but have not completed a teacher education program.
Is there a way for me to become a teacher?
There are several alternative routes to becoming a certified teacher.
The state provides information regarding alternative
licenses. Persons interested in alternative licensing routes
should also check colleges of education for information on alternative
programs.
I am
interested in becoming a Special Education Teacher, is there any information
available?
Tennessee sponsors a program called base-tn
(Become a Special Educator in Tennessee).
The link to the site provides information about the program as well as
where the program is available.
I have
vocational training or skilled experience, can I become a teacher?
Persons with such experience can find information on becoming a teacher
on the page which addresses Occupational
Education Licenses.
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