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CPE Made Easy: A Comprehensive Guide to Meeting Your Continuing Professional Education Requirements

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Understanding CPE Requirements

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in Texas is a requirement for all educators holding a standard certificate. Texas educators must renew their certificates every five years by completing a minimum number of CPE hours from an approved provider.
For classroom teachers, the requirement is 150 CPE hours every five years. Administrators and those holding professional certificates must complete 200 CPE hours within the same period. These hours can be earned through various activities, including workshops, conferences, and online courses offered by TEA-approved providers such as SOLVED.
Approved CPE activities are designed to ensure that educators stay current with educational practices, improve their teaching skills, and ultimately enhance student learning outcomes.

What you need to know about CTLE Credits?

How Many CPE Hours Do You Actually Need?

Teachers are required to complete 150 CPE hours every five years. Administrators and those holding professional certificates must complete 200 CPE hours every five years.

How Can CPE Credits Be Earned?

CPE credits can be earned through various activities, including workshops, conferences, and online courses offered by TEA-approved providers.

How to Track Your Earned CPE Credits

Maintain a detailed log where you record the date, course title, provider, and number of credits earned, and keep all your CPE certificates.

TEA Approved CPE Provider

When earning your CPE credits with an official TEA-approved vendor like SOLVED, you can get all of your credits sent directly to your email inbox, and store them easily with one click.

Navigating CPE

Deadlines and Submission Guidelines

As you progress through the CPE 5-year cycle, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the deadlines and submission guidelines.The cycle begins on the date your certificate becomes effective. It's also mandatory that you maintain written documentation of all your CPE required activities. Your tracked CPE records must show your full name, the title of the program, the total number of hours completed, the date awarded, the sponsor's name, for example SOLVED, and the sponsor's provider number. If you are audited you will receive information on how to upload your CPE hours documentation. If you have not completed your required hours, you may not be allowed to work in a Texas public school until you meet the requirements.

Keeping Track of Your CTLE Hours

Start early: Don't wait until the last minute to begin accumulating your CPE hours. Start planning and engaging in professional development activities as soon as possible.
Create a tracking system: Develop a system to record and monitor your CPE hours. This can be as simple as a spreadsheet or using an online tracking platform specifically designed for CPE purposes.
Organize documentation: Keep all your CPE-related documentation, such as certificates of completion or attendance, in a secure and easily accessible location.
Regularly review progress: Set aside time every few months to review your CPE progress. This will help you identify any gaps and ensure you are on track to meet your requirements.

Language-Acquisition and CPE

For educators working with Emerging Bilingual (EB) students, understanding the connection between language acquisition and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is essential. When selecting CPE activities, focus on those that provide specific strategies and approaches for supporting language acquisition and addressing the diverse needs of EB students. This targeted professional development not only enhances your teaching effectiveness but also significantly benefits your students' learning outcomes.

Consequences of Not Completing CPE Hours

Failing to complete your CPE hours within the designated timeframe can have consequences. It is crucial to understand the potential impacts of not meeting CPE requirements:

Loss of certification: If you fail to fulfill your CPE obligations, your professional certification may be revoked or become temporarily invalid.
Difficulty in career advancement: Meeting CPE requirements is often a prerequisite for career advancement opportunities. Failing to complete CPE hours can hinder your professional growth.
Added workload and stress: If you are audited and you do not have teh required CPE hours, you may be required to complete additional hours or go through a reinstatement process, adding unnecessary workload and stress.