Virginia Alternative
Route to Licensure
Apply today and begin your journey to the classroom in Virginia.
The Road to Teacher Certification in
Virginia is Simple
You can become a teacher without a traditional education degree through our Virginia alternative route to licensure program. iteach offers a CAEP-accredited educator preparation program for individuals with a bachelor's degree in any subject. Apply now to get access to our in-depth training. You can be ready to teach with full pay in as little as eight weeks.
- Apply and Enroll
- Train and Prepare
- Teach with Full Pay
- Get Licensed
Apply and Enroll
1-2 Weeks on Average
It’s time to be the teacher
you’ve always wanted to be.
Train and Prepare
8-12 Weeks on Average
Once you enroll, complete the following requirements to start teaching in the classroom.
Teach with Full Pay
1 Year
You will complete a one-year (two-semester) paid residency/ field experience where you will be employed full-time as a teacher in your content field. In this position, you receive the salary and benefits of a first-year teacher.
Get Licensed
- Submit official university transcripts that include your graduating GPA
- Complete Introductory Course 5000
- Pay your $250 enrollment fee
- Acknowledge your Letter of Agreement
*Program admission requirements differ for individuals already teaching on a Provisional License with an Approved Partner
Online and Self-Paced Pre-Hire Instructional Coursework
- Pre-Hire Courses include:
- TCVA 5000
- TCVA 5100
Pass your Content Exam(s)
- Refer to the ETS Praxis test overview for Virginia to identify the content test, Praxis, that you wish to take and pass for licensure OR demonstrate specific content area competencies.
- We know testing can be stressful, but we have been there and are here to help you with free test preparation resources from Passage Preparation.
Set up your Payment Plan
Once everything is complete, you will apply for a Provisional Teaching License with your partnering school division’s HR team.
Prepare for Your Residency
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You must secure your own residency/ field experience through an application and interview process with a partnering division.
- Check out our teacher job board to find opportunities near you.
Supervision During Residency
During the residency/ field experience, your school will provide you with a supervisor to conduct the state requirements for assessing your performance in the classroom.
Complete Coursework
Core Courses
TCVA 5000 – Professional Learning and the Path to Certification
TCVA 5100 – Learning Environments
TCVA 5200 – Learner Development
TCVA 5300 – Planning Instruction and Assessment
TCVA 5400 – Literacy, 21st Century Instruction and Pedagogical Content Knowledge
TCVA 5500 – Learner Differences and Curricular Adaptation for Special Needs Students
TCVA 5600 – Diverse Student Populations, English Language Learners, and Bilingual Students
Elementary Teacher Sequence
CCVA 9002 – Teaching Elementary English Language Arts/Reading
CCVA 9003 – Teaching Elementary Mathematics
CCVA 9004 – Teaching Elementary Science
CCVA 9005 – Teaching Elementary Social Studies
Special Education Adaptive
CCVA 6600 – Teaching Special Education
CCVA 6601 – Special Education in the Community
CCVA 6602 – Methods for Teaching Students with Severe and Profound Disabilities
CCVA 6603 – Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities
Special Education General Curriculum K-12
CCVA 6600 – Teaching Special Education
CCVA 6601 – Special Education in the Community
CCVA 6603 – Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities
CCVA 9002 – Teaching Elementary English Language Arts/Reading
CCVA 9003 – Teaching Elementary Mathematics
Middle School Certification Areas (6-8)
TCVA 6005- Critical Reading and Writing Instruction (Based on VLA requirements)
- Complete other VA Statutory Requirements
- Successfully complete your field experience
- Paid your iteach program fee in full
Virginia Program
Admission Requirements
Take the first step to acceptance into our training program. Here are our admission requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
Your degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Submit official university transcripts that include your graduating GPA on your official transcripts.
Content Area
iteach can help you get certified for specific subject areas. All teachers must meet specific criteria set by the state of Virginia to teach a subject. This requirement is often referred to as your “certification area” or your “content area.”
Contact us about your area of interest and location as each division has different hiring practices.
Virginia Pricing
Our pricing was created with you in mind. $0 to apply. $250 to enroll.
$0
to Apply
Complete an online application in just a few minutes and take the first step toward your new teaching career.
$250
to Enroll
Once accepted, you pay your $250 enrollment fee and you can immediately begin taking your first course.
$3,050
Total Cost
Pay $0 / month until you start your two-semester field experience. Pay your remaining balance in interest-free installments during your field experience, for which you will receive full pay.
What You Get:
- Robust CAEP-certified online courses
- Onsite 1:1 supervision throughout your teaching residency provided by your VA school division
- Opportunity to earn up to 12 graduate credits toward a master's degree
- Subscription to Teaching Channel’s 1,600 video library showcasing instructional practices
- Enrollment in innovative test preparation courses to help you pass your state-required exams
Download the Virginia
Alternative Certification Guide
Need more information about alternative certification in Virginia?
Complete the form below, and we will send you all the information you
need about our program.
Frequently Asked Questions
You may apply at any time; iteach enrolls students on a continual basis.
No. No matter what bachelor’s degree you have, it’s your subject matter expertise, combined with your successful completion of our program, that makes you eligible to teach. We’ll teach you what you need to know and do in order to be a successful teacher yourself.
Please refer to the ETS Praxis test overview for Virginia here to identify the Praxis, content test, that you will be required to take and pass for state licensure.
No, iteach is not an institution of higher education. Therefore, the program does not qualify for financial aid.
You can complete all program-required instructional coursework within as little as three months. The entire iteach program, including your teaching residency, is designed to be completed within one school year. However, you have two full school years to find a teaching position as long as you are enrolled in the iteach program. Once hired, you must complete all program requirements during your two-semester field experience.
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