Teacher Certification and Licensing
By statute, the State Board of Education establishes standards for the licensing of teachers and other educators. The Office of Teacher Licensing at the Tennessee State Department of Education can provide information about obtaining or renewing a Tennessee teaching license. You can reach Teacher Licensing at (615) 532-4885. Listed below are links of interest and licensure standards recently approved by the Board.
TN Educator Licensure Information: Searchable index for all persons licensed to teach in TN.
Office of Teacher Education and Accreditation
- Transitional Licensure Policy (revised 2/1/ 2013)- Licensure Standards in Specific Content Areas
- Online Degree Programs for Teachers - Tennessee Board of Regents
