According to the TN DOE Website: https://www.tn.gov/education/licensing/renew-a-license/pdp-faq-for-educators.html
To earn PDPs, an activity must be related to improving educator effectiveness by:
- developing content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, or pedagogical content knowledge; or
- enhancing educator effectiveness (e.g., world language courses for those working with students for whom English is a second language, or coursework that supports understanding and use of data).
The following table provides information about how PDPs may be earned and identifies acceptable PDP options, number of PDPs awarded, and required documentation.
| Option | PDPs Awarded | Required Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Learning | 1 clock hour = 1 PDP | Certificate, transcript, or verification signed by the director of schools (or designee) |
| Professional Learning | 1 micro-credential earned through a state-approved provider = 5 PDPs | Digital certificate provided by state- approved micro-credentials provider |
| Continuing Education | 1 continuing education unit (CEU) = 5 PDPs |
Certificate or transcript |
| College/University Coursework |
1 semester hour credit = 10 PDPs | Transcript |
| Overall level of effectiveness rating (approved TN model) | Overall Score of 5 = 20 PDPs Overall Score of 4 = 15 PDPs Overall Score of 3 = 10 PDPs |
Information is maintained by the department. No additional documentation is required; points may be accrued annually. |
| National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification |
Initial Certification = 30 PDPs Renewal Certification = 15 PDPs | Official documentation from NBPTS |
