Virginia Licensure

Teachers, principals, guidance counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, school managers, vocational evaluators, and superintendents are required to hold a valid license by the Virginia Department of Education. Licensure documents for all personnel are due to Carmen Aguilar 30 days from your start date. Otherwise, your contract may be null and void, and you may be placed on substitute pay status.

Additional Links

Link to Access the Licensure Application:

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/application-license.docx

VDOE Information for graduates of institutions of higher learning outside the United States:

• Documentation of College/University Coursework and Degrees  Earned from Institutions of Higher Learning Outside of the United States 

• National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice. 

• Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics.

Child Abuse Recognition and Intervention Training:

http://www.dss.virginia.gov/abuse/mr.cgi.  Select the “Required Training/Courses” tab under the heading “Child Protective Services.” Then, select the “CWSE 5691 Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting, & Responding (for educators) (Web page).

Red Cross for CPR & Training Classes:

https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class  Select First Aid, CPR & AED Class.

Dyslexia Awareness training:

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/dyslexia-module/story.html

Behavior Intervention and Support Training:

https://www.odu.edu/eps/programs/ciees/initiatives/restraint-and-seclusion.html 

Cultural Competency  Training:

Cultural Competency Training