Frequently Asked Questions

Please see the page titled Licensing Requirements. Address your questions regarding licensure directly to the Virginia Department of Education’s Office of Licensure at 804-692-0157.

To learn more about the Learning Center, download our User Guide or watch the tutorial video below.

To learn more about our Credential Hotspot, download our User Guide or watch the tutorial video below.

CHANGE TO VIRGINA’S CODE: School counselors; staff time

The 2023 General Assembly approved Senate Bill 1043, which incorporates consistent statewide definitions and expectations for licensed professional school counselors for the provision of “direct counseling services” and “program planning and school support.”  This legislation further defines the role of the school counselor that was established through legislation from House Bill 1729 in the 2019 General Assembly, which amended requirements for the allocation of school counselor staff time.

• Direct Counseling Services and Program Planning Overview Document
• Legislative Update: School Counselor Staff Time Video

Yes, the 2022 General Assembly passed House Bill 829 which, in part, expanded the types of licenses issued by the Department of Health Professionals that may be eligible for a provisional license with a school counselor endorsement. Please see the Pathways for School Counselor Licensure document for an overview of this process.

The Office of Student Services (OSS) sends out a newsletter to offer resources, updated information from the VDOE, and details about upcoming events. To subscribe to the OSS newsletter, please complete this form.

Please review the map or table below to see the contact information of Human Resources representatives who may post open positions.
Instructions:

• Map: Click on the school division name to view the contact information for the individual(s) who have access to post open positions on the CLC Open Positions page.
• Table: Click on the region to view the school divisions in that of the region and the contact information for the individual(s) who have access to post open positions on the CLC Open Positions page.

Would your school division like to have access to post on the Open Positions page? We’d love to include your open positions! Contact Kristinne Stone, Office of Student Services at the Virginia Department of Education to request access at kristinne.stone@doe.virginia.gov

Please see the Virginia Department of Education website titled Medicaid and Schools to view more information and resources.

What if I already have a license as a teacher in Virginia, how can I add an endorsement as a school counselor, school psychologist, or school social worker?

Please refer to the licensure renewal manual on the Licensing Forms & Information webpage: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/teaching-in-virginia/teacher-licensure/licensing-forms-information