8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-23-322

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024

Section 8VAC20-23-322 - [Effective 10/9/2024] Dual language (English) preK-6 Add-on endorsement

A. The dual language (English) preK-6 endorsement is to teach dual language (English). Individuals who hold a valid Virginia teaching license with an elementary education endorsement in the corresponding grade levels noted on the license (such as Early/Primary Education PreK-3 or Elementary Education Prek-6) may teach in dual language (English) without the add-on endorsement. However, the dual language (English) preK-6 add-on endorsement recognizes the candidate's additional preparation in dual language (English).

B. Endorsement requirements.

1. The candidate shall have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and hold a license issued by the State Board of Education with a teaching endorsement in elementary education.

2. The candidate shall have completed an approved teacher preparation program in dual language (English) preK-6 add-on endorsement or completed the following:

a. Three semester hours in curriculum for dual language design and assessment; and

b. A 45-clock-hour practicum in dual language (English) from a regionally accredited college or university. One year of successful, full-time teaching experience in a public school or accredited nonpublic school may be accepted in lieu of the practicum. The experience may be completed under a Provisional License.

8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-23-322

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 2, eff. 10/9/2024.

Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-298.1 and 22.1-299 of the Code of Virginia.