Occupational Licensure Pathways
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Occupational License Pathway.pdfOccupational Licensure-Advancing or Renewing
Your license renewal or advancement must be completed and submitted in TN Compass no later than March 1st of the year your license expires.
Once a transaction is submitted, it can take six weeks or longer for approval. Please do not wait to start this process.
Ideally, this should be submitted by the end of this semester to ensure the renewal or advancement is issued in plenty of time.
Once you receive your licensure advancement or renewal, you must notify your Certified HR Representative so we can update your record.
Occupational Do I Renew or Advance Licensure Flowchart.pdfAdvancing an Occupational License- 1st Issuance
Pathway 1 (1st Issuance):
Complete three years of qualifying experience as an educator as defined by the department
Complete a State Board approved educator preparation program
Earn thirty professional development points
A minimum of twenty should come from new teacher training provided by the department
Hold an active industry certification for the area of endorsement as defined by the department, if applicable
Pathway 2 (1st Issuance):
Holds a full and valid professional-level occupational license from a state other than Tennessee that is a partner in the NASDTEC interstate agreement
Holds an active industry certification for the area of endorsement as defined by the department, if applicable
Pathway 3 (1st Issuance):
Holds a full and valid professional-level Academic Tennessee license
Holds an active industry certification for the area of endorsement as defined by the department, if applicable
lic_advancement_app_checklist_June 2021.pdfAdvancing an Occupational License- Non 1st Issuance
Pathway 1 (Non-1st Issuance):
Complete an approved educator preparation program or have completed coursework in classroom management, pedagogy, serving students with disabilities and English Learners from a State Board-approved educator preparation provider prior to licensure
Acquire 30 professional development points (PDPs) during the most recent validity period of the license
If applicable, hold a valid Department-approved industry certification
Pathway 2 (Non-1st Issuance):
Hold a current, valid, and active Out of State Professional Level License or National Board Certification
If applicable, hold a valid Department-approved industry certification
lic_advancement_app_checklist_June 2021.pdfRenewing an Occupational License
1st Issuance:
Complete an approved occupational educator preparation program or have completed coursework in classroom management, pedagogy, serving students with disabilities and English Learners from a State Board-approved educator preparation provider prior to licensure
Non 1st Issuance:
submit 30 professional development points (PDPs) earned within the validity period of the license
provide evidence of an active industry certification, if applicable
lic_renewal_app_checklist.pdfOccupational Licensure Endorsement Guidance
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