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Virginia

Contact Information

Address:
Virginia Department of Education
Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120

James Monroe Building
101 N. 14th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
1-800-292-3820

Phone: (804) 225-2022
Fax: (804) 786-6759

Email: licensure@doe.virginia.gov

Virginia Department of Education: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/teaching-in-virginia/licensure

Certification Requirements

Teacher Licensure Needed: Yes

Master's Degree Needed: No

Praxis II Library Media Content Test Needed: No

Other Testing Needed: No, however scores on the PRAXIS I tests are required unless exempted on the basis of 2 years of verified teaching experience and holding an out-of-state certificate is applicable.

Description: Library media is an endorsement on a teacher's license.

Evaluation Process for Licensure:

Evaluation Process for Licensure: The candidate must have:

1.) Graduated from an approved preparation program in library media; or

2.) Completed 24 semester hours distributed in each of the following areas:

• Selection and utilization of library-media materials and equipment, including the various technologies of up-to-date libraries (computers, instructional software, and the Internet in the teaching/learning process);
• Production of media and instructional materials;
• Organization, administration, and evaluation of a library-media center, including ethical issues;
• Theory and management of reference and bibliography;
• Selection of print-media materials for children and adolescents;
• Organization and technical processing of materials; and
• The role of the library-media specialist as a resource person for students and professional staff in curriculum design and the integration of library-media services in instruction; and

3.) Participated in a clinical experience to give the applicant an opportunity to apply the skills, understandings, and competencies required for the endorsement. One year of successful, full-time experience as a school librarian in a public or accredited nonpublic school may be accepted to meet this requirement.

Reciprocity: Yes, licensure by reciprocity is provided for individuals who have obtained a valid out-of-state license (full credential without deficiencies) that is in force at the time the application for a Virginia license is received by the Department of Education. The individual must establish a file in the Department of Education by submitting a complete application packet, which shall include official student transcripts. Specific guidelines: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/