division of Teacher Education & Licensure

Patty S. Pitts – Assistant Superintendent

The Division of Teacher Education and Licensure implements regulations governing Virginia's approved education preparation programs and regulations for the licensure of school personnel.

• Contact the Division of Teacher Education & Licensure
• Division e-mail: licensure@doe.virginia.gov

For information, programs and services offered by this division, see:

• Teaching in Virginia

Office of Teacher Education

Dr. JoAnne Y. Carver – Director
Contact the Office of Teacher Education

The Office of Teacher Education has oversight for preparation programs for school personnel, including implementation of state and federal regulations assuring high quality preparation of teachers, administrators, central office personnel and other educators required by regulation to hold a license to practice in the preK-12 schools.

• Educator Recognition Programs
• Career Resources & Professional Development

Office of Licensure

Mark Allan – Director
Contact the Office of Licensure

The Office of Licensure is responsible for the process of licensing school personnel required by the Board of Education.

• Licensure