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Resources for Prospective Candidates Seeking Virginia Licensure

These Resources Will Help Guide You in Obtaining Your Instructional License in Virginia

Questions About Virginia Licensure?

Helpful tips related to prospective candidates seeking Virginia licensure
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Obtaining Your Virginia Instructional Licensure

If you hold an out of state license or have completed a teacher certification program, initiate your initial Virginia licensure application directly with VDOE
View the VDOE application

Employees, Applicants, and Retirees

Submit questions or concerns, as well as upload forms and other documents through the FCPS StaffConnect portal. Human Resources representatives are also available for assistance Monday – Friday (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) by calling 571-423-3000 or 1-800-831-4331.
FCPS StaffConnect

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Prospective Candidates Seeking Virginia Licensure

These resources will help guide you in obtaining your instructional license in Virginia. Register for an upcoming info session to learn more about pathways to licensure.

Instructional Licensure

The Office of Instructional Licensure assists with questions regarding instructional licensure for prospective employees while helping current employees with renewals or an endorsement change.
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Instructional Licensure Deadlines

To comply with the Code of Virginia (State laws); both FCPS and VDOE require that all contracted instructional personnel hold and maintain an active VDOE-issued license with the required endorsement(s) for your current teaching assignment(s).
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Renewing a Five-year Professional License

This page will help explain the guidelines and procedures that are involved with renewing a five-year Virginia professional license.
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Substitute Teaching - New Applicants

FCPS is looking for enthusiastic, engaged, and dedicated new applicants who are eager to become substitute teachers.
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Special Education Teacher Career Interest

Making the transition to teaching can seem overwhelming at first, but the end result is a rewarding career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of students with disabilities. Learn more about becoming a special education teacher with us!