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Licensure Knowledge
Identify the pathways to teacher licensure in Virginia
Become aware of available program options
Have a better understanding of the provisional license process and licensure requirements in Virginia
Key Points
Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) establishes licensure requirements, not PWCS
Code of Virginia requires that School Divisions only hire applicants who are eligible for licensure for certified positions
Licensure requirements are updated regularly, so it is important to follow the VDOE Licensure Regulations closely for the most up to date information http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/licensure_regs.pdf
Once a candidate is eligible for provisional licensure and completes a certified application, they are eligible to be considered for hire in PWCS
Critical Need Areas
Career and Technology Education
Elementary Education
ESL
Family and Consumer Sciences
Mathematics
Middle School
School Psychology
Science
Special Education Adapted Curriculum (Autism, ID Mild, Mod, Severe)
Early Childhood (Preschool) Sped.
General Curriculum (LD, ED, Autism, ID Mild)
Visual Impairment
Speech Language Pathology
World Languages
Pathways to Teacher Licensure in VA
Graduate and undergraduate programs offered for individuals with or without a Bachelor’s Degree:
1) Approved Teacher Licensure Program Listing:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/educator_preparation/college_programs/approved_teacher_ed_programs.pdf
If you DO hold a Bachelor’s Degree:
2) Career Switcher Program Providers
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/educator_preparation/career_switcher/index.shtml
Educate VA (Virginia Community College System)
Old Dominion University
Regent University
Shenandoah University
Pathways to Teacher Licensure in VA
Advantages of Licensure Program Pathway
Takes the guess work out of choosing the right courses to meet specific licensure requirements.
Flexibility in accepting completed course work into program requirements.
Blending courses to meet licensure requirements often results in less course work.
Student teaching experiences
Support with licensure changes
Pathways to Teacher Licensure in VA
If you DO hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Continued):
3) Course-by-course analysis: Varies by certification area and degree
Bachelors degree in the following specific areas accepted for provisional licensure:
Agricultural Education
American Sign Language
Biology
Chemistry
Dance Arts
English
Environmental Science
Geology
Marketing
Mathematics
Physics
Technology Education
Theatre
Visual Arts
Endorsement worksheets – Become a Teacher webpage @ https://pwcs.ss9.sharpschool.com/cms/one.aspx?pageId=667537
Pathways to Teacher Licensure in VA
4) Experiential Route – For exceptional candidates with rich experiences
Bachelor’s Degree
5 Years documented work experience
Passing PRAXIS II score
Or
Veteran with honorable discharge
Bachelor’s Degree
Passing Praxis II score
Provisional Licensure
Provisional licensure is a post-employment process
A provisional license is only issued by the Virginia Department of Education upon hire in a contracted teaching position in a Virginia school division
Candidates may apply directly to the Virginia Department of Education for licensure evaluations in unique licensure situations by following specific instructions on the Application for a Virginia License:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/
Provisional License issued by the VDOE only upon hire in a contracted teaching position
Valid for 3 years; must submit requirements for full licensure to PWCS by February of expiration year
Documented progress each school year
During that time, all deficiencies as set forth by the VDOE must be met. These may include:
Coursework
Assessments
Technology standards
In Special Education Bachelor’s degree
Approved course in characteristics and legal aspects of special education must be completed
Enrollment in an approved licensure program
Assessment Requirements for Full Licensure
Praxis II
Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment (VCLA)
Reading for Virginia Educators (RVE) (req’d for certain endorsement areas)
VDOE web-link provides up-to-date assessment requirements:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/prof_teacher_assessment.pdf
Training Requirements for Licensure
Child Abuse Recognition Training
First Aid, CPR, AED Training
Technology Standards
Dyslexia Training (effective 7/1/2017)
Certified Application
PWCS Employment https://pwcs.ss9.sharpschool.com/cms/one.aspx?pageId=653790
Teacher applicants should provide enough documentation to show licensure program status or license eligibility
When within 6 credits of completing an approved teacher education program, complete a certified employment application
Certified vacancies are open until filled – we hire certified teachers year-round, frequently there are mid-year opportunities available
Certified Application
Your completed application should include
Unofficial transcripts from all college coursework –undergraduate and graduate
Complete work history
References to include current/most recent evaluating supervisor, cooperating or host teacher
Praxis II scores, if completed
College Verification Form upon completion of approved licensure program, if applicable
or
Copy of valid out-of-state license(full credential with no deficiencies), if applicable
Graduates of foreign institutes must provide a transcript evaluation with a course-by-course analysis from a VDOE approved agency: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/graduates_foreign_institutions.pdf
Role of the School
Division
Prince William County Schools can provide licensure guidance, information and tools.
PWCS cannot recommend an educational program
PWCS cannot create a program of coursework to meet requirements
PWCS cannot issue a provisional or renewable teaching license
PWCS cannot approve course work to meet license requirements
PWCS/GMU Initial LicensureCohort
Interested in Teaching Special Education?
Special Education: General Curriculum licensure program through George Mason University
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Contact PWCS Office of Special Education for more information on the PWCS/GMU special education general curriculum licensure cohort!
A BA degree and completion of the first program course covering characteristics and legal aspects = eligibility for hire as a special educator!
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