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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.

Office of Teacher Education and Accreditation
- Transitional Licensure Policy (approved July 2009)

- Licensure Standards in Specific Content Areas

- Online Degree Programs for Teachers - Tennessee Board of Regents