Virginia Teaching Licensing Requirements 2

Question 1

Which Virginia agency is responsible for issuing teaching licenses?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Department of Education

Answer

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is the state agency that issues all teaching licenses in Virginia.

Question 2

A teacher holds a Collegiate Professional License in Virginia. How long is this license valid?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

The Collegiate Professional License in Virginia is valid for 5 years and can be renewed.

Question 3

What is the minimum number of credit hours of coursework in special education required for a Virginia teaching license?

Accepted Answer

3 semester hours

Answer

Virginia requires at least 3 semester hours of coursework in special education as part of teacher preparation.

Question 4

Which test must most Virginia teacher candidates pass to demonstrate reading instruction competency?

Accepted Answer

Praxis Reading for Virginia Educators (RVE)

Answer

The Praxis Reading for Virginia Educators (RVE) test is required for most teacher candidates to demonstrate reading instruction skills.

Question 5

A teacher wants to add a new endorsement area to an existing Virginia license. What is generally required?

Accepted Answer

Passing the Praxis content exam and meeting coursework requirements for that endorsement

Answer

To add an endorsement, teachers typically must meet the coursework requirements and pass the applicable content-area Praxis exam.

(Virginia) Virginia Teaching Certification Practice Test