Texas Educator Professional Development
Build skills on your schedule with practical online professional learning for educators. Explore courses and pathways that support renewal planning, stronger instruction, and continued career growth.
Professional Development Designed for Busy Texas Educators
Access self-paced learning across literacy, mathematics, classroom management, special education, STEM, technology, and more. Complete courses when they fit your schedule and receive a certificate for each completed course.
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Whether you're renewing your Texas teaching certificate, trying to stay ahead of changing classroom demands, or working toward career advancement, SimpleK12 gives you flexible professional learning designed for the realities of today's educators.
Texas Teacher Certificate Renewal Requirements
Texas Standard certificates are generally renewed every five years through Continuing Professional Education. Classroom teachers typically complete 150 CPE hours, while certain administrator and student-services certificates require 200 hours; role-specific content requirements may also apply.
Great news: SimpleK12 is a TEA-approved Continuing Professional Education provider in Texas, and its Learning Paths and Microcredentials meet CPE requirements. SimpleK12 is listed under CPE provider number 910024. Requirements can change, so confirm the hours, content, and documentation required for your certificate with the Texas Education Agency and your district or employer.
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Yes. SimpleK12 is listed as a Texas Education Agency-approved Continuing Professional Education provider under provider number 910024. Educators should choose activities related to the certificates being renewed, retain completion documentation for five years, and confirm any additional employer requirements.
SimpleK12 offers more than 1,000 courses across 40+ educator-focused topics, including literacy, mathematics, classroom management, special education, STEM, technology, student engagement, and educator well-being. Texas educators can choose individual courses, learning paths, or microcredentials that match their classroom and career goals.
Yes. SimpleK12 courses are online and self-paced, so Texas educators can start, pause, and finish learning around school and personal schedules. Courses are available on demand, and a completion certificate is provided after each finished course.
Yes. SimpleK12 provides a certificate after each completed course showing the course and associated hours. Keep it with your professional-development records. A certificate documents completion, but whether it earns renewal credit depends on the rules and approval process for your Texas credential.
Great news: SimpleK12 is a TEA-approved Continuing Professional Education provider in Texas, and its Learning Paths and Microcredentials meet CPE requirements. SimpleK12 is listed under CPE provider number 910024.
Texas renewal requirements can vary by credential type, role, endorsement, employment status, and renewal cycle. Educators should review the current requirements for their specific teaching certificate, including eligible professional learning, required documentation, and any content-specific training. Confirm details with the state licensing agency or your employer before relying on a course for renewal.
Why professional learning matters
Teachers come to SimpleK12 with different professional development goals. You may need hours for license renewal, want practical ways to use AI and save time in the classroom, or be ready to build deeper expertise and grow your career. Pick the goal that sounds most like yours this year.
Grow as an educator
Because great teaching starts with great learning: investing in your own growth keeps your skills sharp, your strategies fresh, and your passion alive.
Empower your students
When you grow, your students grow. Starting your professional learning journey gives you the tools to better support, challenge, and inspire every learner.
Lead with confidence
Education is always evolving. Professional learning helps you stay ahead of the curve, adapt with confidence, and lead your classroom with purpose.
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Professional Learning That Fits Your Life. Whether you're renewing your license, building new skills, preparing for leadership opportunities, or exploring emerging topics like AI, SimpleK12 helps you grow on your schedule. 1,000+ Courses. 40+ Categories. Unlimited Potential.
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