Free CPE Courses for Texas Educators: Earn 40 CPE Hours from a TEA‑Approved Provider

As a Texas educator, you’re required to log 150 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours every five‑year renewal cycle. But “hours” alone don’t move student outcomes—quality does. That’s why SOLVED Consulting, a TEA‑approved CPE provider, now offers 40 hours of completely free, self‑paced CPE courses that marry compliance with real classroom impact. Let’s explore how you can meet a full quarter of your renewal requirement—without spending a dime.

Discover High‑Quality, Free CPE Workshops for Texas Educators

SOLVED’s catalog features more than 40 clock‑hours of on‑demand modules designed by veteran teachers, instructional coaches, and data specialists. Each hour completed automatically generates a downloadable CPE certificate you can upload to TEAL or keep for your records.Courses are hosted on an intuitive LMS that remembers where you left off, so learning fits your schedule—not the other way around.

Why Choose SOLVED’s Free CPE Courses?

• TEA recognition. Because SOLVED is on the state’s list of approved providers, every hour counts toward renewal—no guessing or extra paperwork.
  
  
• Classroom‑ready focus. Lessons revolve around high‑leverage strategies you can implement the very next day, from co‑teaching playbooks to data‑driven small‑group instruction.
  
  
• Flexible delivery. All modules are asynchronous and mobile‑friendly; many include optional live Q&A sessions for deeper dives.
  
  

Navigating Free CPE Offerings from a TEA Provider

Before you enroll, pinpoint the skills you most want to sharpen this year. Whether you’re targeting emergent bilingual support or stronger family partnerships, SOLVED’s breadth of topics means you’ll find a fit. Below is a snapshot of the current 40‑hour bundle (new sessions are added each semester).

Updated 2025 Course Modules

Total free hours available: 40 (and growing).

The Benefits of Engaging in CPE courses with a TEA‑Approved Provider

Because SOLVED’s courses map directly to Texas Administrative Code §232.11 content areas—classroom practice, ethics, and special populations—you know every hour is audit‑ready.But the bigger win is impact: each module ends with an Action Plan template prompting you to identify (1) a strategy to pilot next week and (2) the evidence you’ll collect (exit tickets, student work, etc.).

Who Benefits from SOLVED’s Free CPE Courses?

• Classroom teachers looking to refresh practice without draining stipends.
  
  
• Instructional coaches who need turnkey PD “kits” for PLCs.
  
  
• District PD directors wanting a no‑cost option to supplement required hours.
  
  
• Paraprofessionals & specialists—courses are differentiated for varied roles.
  
  

Embarking on Your Free CPE Journey with SOLVED

1. Set clear goals. Align courses to T‑TESS focus areas or personal growth objectives.
   
   
2. Create a pacing plan. Knock out one 2‑hour module per week and finish the 40‑hour bundle in a single semester.
   
   
3. Engage & network. Use embedded discussion boards to swap ideas with peers statewide.
   
   
4. Apply & reflect. After each module, complete the Action Plan and upload artifacts to your appraisal portfolio.
   
   
5. Track progress. Save your certificates emailed to you or download them from the course completion screen. Keep all your certificates organized in a dedicated folder to easily track your professional development hours and have proof ready whenever you need it.
   
   

Start Earning Your Free 40 CPE Hours Today

Your professional growth shouldn’t hinge on budget constraints. With SOLVED’s free, TEA‑approved CPE courses, you can satisfy a major chunk of your renewal requirement and bring fresh, research‑backed practices into your classroom—all at zero cost.

Ready to begin? Visit the Free CPE Courses page and enroll in your first module—it takes less than two minutes to register.

Stay curious, keep growing, and turn mandatory hours into meaningful momentum for you and your students.

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