Virginia Teaching Licensing Requirements 3

Question 1

Which Virginia license is designed for individuals who have completed all requirements except the professional studies component?

Accepted Answer

Provisional License

Answer

The Provisional License allows individuals who have not yet completed all professional studies requirements to teach while finishing those requirements.

Question 2

How many professional development points are required to renew a Virginia teaching license over a 5-year renewal cycle?

Accepted Answer

180 points

Answer

Virginia requires 180 professional development points over the 5-year license renewal period.

Question 3

A Virginia teacher licensed in elementary education wants to also teach middle school science. What must the teacher obtain?

Accepted Answer

An endorsement in the middle school science content area

Answer

Teachers must add an endorsement in the specific content area (e.g., middle school science) to legally teach that subject.

Question 4

Under Virginia regulations, what is the maximum number of years a Provisional License may be held?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

A Provisional License in Virginia may be held for a maximum of 3 years, during which the holder must complete full licensure requirements.

Question 5

Which of the following is an approved pathway to obtain a Virginia teaching license for a career changer with a bachelor's degree in a non-education field?

Accepted Answer

Completing an approved alternate route to licensure program

Answer

Virginia offers approved alternate routes to licensure programs that allow career changers with bachelor's degrees to earn a teaching license.

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Virginia Teaching Licensing Requirements 3