EducateVA, the Virginia Community College Career Switcher program, provides an alternative pathway to teacher licensure. Educators currently teaching on a Technical Professional provisional license may participate in a combination of online and weekend classes to complete the required coursework. The program is approved by the Virginia Department of Education and prepares teachers across the Commonwealth, who go on to be fully licensed upon completion.
Participants will complete the three Professional Studies courses required for the Technical Professional license over three consecutive semesters. Each 16-week semester will include two Saturday sessions, seven biweekly evening sessions (virtual), and submission of online assignments.
In-state tuition: $800 (covers all three courses)
Out-of-state tuition: $2,400
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Spring 2026
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Course: Foundations of Education
January 24 - May 17
Saturday sessions:
- January 24, 9 - 3:30
- May 2, 9 - 3:30
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Fall 2026
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Course: Instructional Design
August 22 – December 13
Saturday sessions:
- August 22, 9 - 3:30
- December 5, 9 - 3:30
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Spring 2027
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Course: Classroom Management
January 24 – May 16
Saturday sessions:
- January 30, 9 - 3:30
- May 1, 9 - 3:30
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Fall 2027
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Course: Foundations of Education
August 21 – December 4
Saturday sessions:
- August 21, 9 - 3:30
- December 4, 9 - 3:30
Ready to apply?
If you are currently teaching and interested in applying to the program, complete the attached form and you will be contacted about the next steps.