​In Tennessee, teacher certification renewal requirements are based on the type of certificate held:

Practitioner License Renewal

If you're renewing a Practitioner License (not your first issuance), you’ll need to:

• Earn and submit 30 Professional Development Points (PDPs) during the time your license is active.
• Fulfill any Tennessee Literacy Success Act requirements by completing an approved training or assessment (if it applies to you).

Professional License Renewal

To renew a Professional License, you have two options:

• Submit 60 PDPs earned within your license’s valid period or show proof of two years of qualifying teaching experience during that same timeframe.
• Meet Literacy Success Act requirements, just like with the Practitioner License.

Earning PDPs Through Graduate Courses

You can easily meet your renewal requirements with graduate-level coursework. Here’s how it works:

• 1 semester credit = 10 PDPs
• 2 semester credits = 20 PDPs
• 3 semester credits = 30 PDPs

Happy Teacher Professional Development helps Tennessee educators meet license renewal requirements through affordable, graduate-level courses offered in partnership with accredited universities. 

Happy Teacher Professional Development also supports Tennessee educators on the path to earning a Master’s in Education through our proud partnership with Upper Iowa University. Together, we offer a flexible, career-aligned graduate program for only $10,000!

Important: Renewal requirements are subject to change. We recommend consulting the Tennessee Department of Education’s website to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.

Here are courses popular with Tennessee educators:

• AI For Educators 
• The Five Components of Reading
• Effective Classroom Management
• Stress Management
• English Language Learners: Practical Strategies for Educators