Applying for an Alternative Type 1 or 2  License

An Alternative License is not a full teaching license. It is issued at the request of the superintendent/director of schools of a Tennessee school district to an individual who is employed while still completing specific licensure requirements. The license is issued for one school year at a time and always expires on August 31 following the academic school year for which it is issued.

There are several types of Alternative Licenses available in Tennessee:

Alternative License Type I

 Alternative License Type II

Click to obtain renewal information of the Alternative Type I license.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Dr. Thomas D’Apolito, Program Consultant for Technology Engineering (615) 532-2844 or email him at: tom.dapolito@state.tn.us