Online Professional Development for Tennessee Teachers

Earn PDPs online to meet Tennessee teacher license renewal requirements through TNCompass.

PDP Requirements for Tennessee Teachers

Tennessee educators must earn professional development points (PDPs) to renew their licenses:

  • Practitioner (Non-1st issuance): 30 PDPs
  • Professional License: 60 PDPs or 2 years of qualifying experience
  • Must meet TN Literacy Success Act requirements
  • All PDPs must be earned during the current license validity period
  • Renewal is submitted through the TNCompass system
Professional Development for Tennessee Teachers

CEUs for TN Private School Teachers

Private and Christian school educators in Tennessee can use The Teacher’s Academy’s courses to fulfill PDP requirements. As an Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) approved provider, our courses are ideal for non-biblical CEU tracking and professional enrichment.

ACSI Courses Professional Development for Tennessee Teachers

Benefits of Our Courses for Tennessee Teachers

  • Professional development for Tennessee teachers that aligns with PDP requirements
  • Teacher recertification classes you can complete online, on your schedule
  • Teacher professional learning and development made simple and affordable
  • Valid IACET CEUs that can be submitted through TNCompass
  • Courses designed for real-world classroom impact—fast, flexible, and effective

Whether you’re looking to maintain your license or grow in your role, our online professional development points are accepted by most Tennessee districts and provide clear documentation with completion certificates.

Please note: Course TR1003 Cyber Bullying Facts and Prevention is not accepted by the Tennessee DOE.

Why Choose The Teacher’s Academy?

IACET-certified CEUs accepted for PDP submission via TNCompass

Wide course variety that aligns with literacy, tech, and SEL goals

Courses designed for real-world classroom needs.

Easy Certificate Downloads for PDP proof

Affordable, fast, and self-paced learning

Claim Your PDPs

Download our Request for Approval form to submit your points with confidence.

Keeping Up with State Teacher’s License Requirements

The Teacher’s Academy aims to match Tennessee’s PDP standards, but educators must confirm acceptance with their local administrator and the TNCompass system.

The Teacher’s Academy can also provide unofficial transcripts upon request to assist with your CTLE credit submissions.

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