Process

APPLICATION PROCESS

PREREQUISITES:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from regionally-accredited institution with a 2.5 GPA or higher

• Passing scores on the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) – register here:
  https://www.va.nesinc.com/

• Passing scores on a PRAXIS Subject Assessment – register here:
  https://www.ets.org/praxis

• Active CPR/AED/Basic First Aid card or certificate, including a hands-on training component (online portion currently only option due to COVID-19)
  
  Dated Certificate of Completion for DSS Child Abuse and Neglect Module –  link found here: (http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/child_abuse_training.shtml)
  
  Dated Certificate of Completion for VDOE Dyslexia Awareness Module – link found here:  (http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/dyslexia-module/story_html5.html)
  
  

  Complete application packets include:

  VDOE Career Switcher application.  (pages 3-4 of EducateVA Application)

  • Do not send to Virginia Department of Education. Enclose in application package.
  • Print application and fill out in its entirety. Sign and date.  DO NOT PRINT TWO-SIDED.
  • Electronic signatures are not acceptable.

  EducateVA Cover Page (page 1 of EducateVA Application)

  • Allows applicants to indicate their preferred sites for instructional sessions.
  • Do not attach a resume to document work experience.

  Report on Experience form(s) (page 5 of EducateVA Application)

  • Must be signed by supervisor or Human Resources representative.  Electronic signatures are NOT acceptable.
  • Self-employed individuals may NOT sign for themselves.  Tax documentation is required.  Please contact the program office for more information.
  • Stay-At-Home Parents may submit two letters in lieu of the Report on Experience.  Specific guidelines must be followed.  Please contact the program office for more information.
  • Those who have served in the armed forces may submit a DD-214, in lieu of the Report on Experience.

  Criminal History Waiver form (page 6 of the EducateVA Application)

  • Background checks are conducted by the school divisions, not EducateVA, and may extend beyond criminal history to other public records, to include print, video, and social media.
  • NOTE – Any delay in the background check process can delay field placement assignments and impact program completion. No refund is available to those who cannot complete a field placement during the period allotted.

  Additional Details:

  PRAXIS Subject Assessment Official Score Report

  • Unofficial scores will not be accepted.
  • Test scores are not reported until 12-15 BUSINESS days after the testing window has closed for the month.
  • Applicants should plan to test at least three months prior to the application deadline.
  • For some World Languages, testing requirements vary.  Please contact our offices.

  VCLA Official Score Report

  • Test scores can take up to 10 days to be sent to testers.
  • Applicants must take both the Reading Comprehension and Writing portions of the test.
  • A composite score of 470 or higher is required.

  Official transcripts

  • Transcripts should be sent in the sealed envelope from the institution to be considered “official”.
  • Transcripts should be sent to you, not to the college or the EducateVA offices.
  • All college coursework, at the undergraduate and graduate level, including transfer courses and courses which have not led to a degree, should be documented.
  • Foreign transcripts must include a course-by-course evaluation by a VDOE approved evaluation agency.  You can find that list here: graduates_foreign_institutions

  Professional Essay

  • Submit a professionally-crafted essay (maximum 750 words) using the following prompt:  Reflecting on your previous educational and work experiences, what skills do you believe will serve you well as a future teacher?