Regulations, Standards & Guidelines
Regulations
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (PDF)
- You may also view the regulations using the Virginia Legislative Information System (LIS)*
Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia (PDF)
Approved by the Board of Education; effective September 2007, Amended January 19, 2011.
- You may also view the regulations using the Virginia Legislative Information System (LIS)*
- Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
- Regulations Governing the Employment of Professional Personnel
- Regulations Governing Substitute Teachers
- Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia, Amended January 19, 2011
- Regulations Governing Allowable Credit for Teaching Experience
- Regulations Governing Professional Development
- Regulations Governing Sick Leave Plan For Teachers
- Regulations Governing the Determination of Critical Teacher Shortage Areas
- Procedure for Adjusting Grievances
- Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel
Standards & Guidelines
- Guidelines to Implement the Provisions of Section 22.1-302(A) of the Code of Virginia Pertaining to the Employment of Substitute Teachers (PDF)
- Advancing Virginia's Leadership Agenda Guidance Document: Standards and Indicators for School Leaders and Documentation for the Principal of Distinction (Level II) Administration and Supervision Endorsement (PDF)
- 2008 Virginia Standards for the Professional Practice of Teachers (PDF)
- 2011 Virginia Standards for the Professional Practice of Teachers (PDF)
- 2000 Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Teachers, Administrators and Superintendents (PDF)
- Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Teachers (PDF) – effective July 1, 2012
- Virginia Paraprofessional Guide to Supervision and Collaboration with Paraprofessionals (PDF)
- Guidelines for Mentor Teacher Programs for Beginning and Experienced Teachers (PDF)
- Mentoring Requirements (PDF)
- Designing a Continuum of Successful Field Experiences: A Blueprint (PDF)
- High-Quality Professional Development Criteria (PDF)
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