What CE categories are required for professional licenses in Tennessee?

General / board-approved electives (remaining hours): 60 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Tennessee Teaching (K-12) CE category requirements

How the 60 CE hours every 6 years breaks down by category for professional licenses in Tennessee, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

General / board-approved electives (remaining hours)

60h

Tennessee uses native professional development points (PDPs): 60 PDPs per six-year Professional License under State Board of Education Policy 5.502. Point equivalencies: 1 CEU = 5 PDPs; 1 semester hour = 10 PDPs. totalHours is preserved as 60 PDPs, not converted.

Official source: Tennessee State Board of Education, Educator Licensure Policy 5.502

Full requirements: Tennessee Teaching (K-12) CE requirements
When it's due: Tennessee Teaching (K-12) license renewal deadline
What it costs: Tennessee Teaching (K-12) license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Tennessee Teaching (K-12) CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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