Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0520 - Education
Subtitle 0520-02 - State Board of Education Teacher Regulations
Chapter 0520-02-07 - LEA Teacher Training Programs
Section 0520-02-07-.05 - REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATORS

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) To enroll in an approved LEA teacher training program, Eligible Educators shall:

(a) Hold, at time of enrollment in the LEA teacher training program, an active, professional level, Tennessee teacher license with at least one (1) academic Endorsement Area issued in accordance with State Board Rules Chapter 0520-02-03; and

(b) Be employed full-time by an LEA that is operating the State Board-approved LEA teacher training program in which the educator seeks enrollment.

(2) To obtain the additional Endorsement Area(s), Eligible Educators shall:

(a) Hold, at the time of application to the Department for the additional Endorsement Area(s), an active, professional-level Tennessee teacher license with at least one (1) academic Endorsement Area issued in accordance with State Board Rules Chapter 0520-02-03;

(b) Submit a recommendation from the LEA by which they are employed and were trained for the additional Endorsement Area(s); and

(c) Submit proof of passing scores on the specialty area assessment(s) required by the State Board Professional Assessments Policy 5.105.

(3) Enrollment in an LEA teacher training program is at the discretion of the Eligible Educator.

Authority: T.C.A. § 49-5-108 and Public Chapter 571 of 2021.

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