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2021 Tennessee Code
Title 49 - Education
Chapter 1 - State Administration
Part 9 - Tennessee Literacy Success Act
§ 49-1-906. Professional Development Courses on Foundational Literacy for Teachers
Universal Citation: TN Code § 49-1-906 (2021)
- The department shall develop at least one (1) professional development course on foundational literacy skills instruction that is available, at no cost, to teachers in kindergarten through grade five (K-5) that may be used by teachers to earn professional development points.
- By August 1, 2023, teachers in kindergarten through grade five (K-5) must complete at least one (1) professional development course on foundational literacy skills instruction approved by the department. Each LEA and public charter school shall approve professional development points, pursuant to the state board's educator licensure policies and rules, for at least one (1) department-approved literacy-based training completed by a teacher.
- By August 1, 2022, the department shall develop a foundational literacy skills instruction course and accompanying instructional materials that may be used by high school students participating in a teaching-as-a-profession career pathway developed or facilitated by the department.
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