Regulations, Standards & Guidelines

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Regulations

Standards & Guidelines

Procedural Guidelines for Conducting Licensure Hearings-This is a Word document. – Adopted by the Board November 15, 2018, and Effective January 1, 2019
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) – Under Revision
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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