Regulations, Standards & Guidelines

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Regulations

Standards & Guidelines

Procedural Guidelines for Conducting Licensure Hearings-This is a Word document. – Adopted by the Board November 15, 2018, and Effective January 1, 2019
Guidelines to Implement the Provisions of Section 22.1-302(A) of the Code of Virginia Pertaining to the Employment of Substitute Teachers-This is a PDF document. - Approved by the Virginia Board of Education on March 24, 2011
Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Teachers (PDF) – Approved by the Virginia Board of Education on March 18, 2021
Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Principals - Approved by the Virginia Board of Education on March 17, 2022
Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Superintendents - Approved by the Virginia Board of Education on March 17, 2022
Guidelines for Mentor Teacher Programs for Beginning and Experienced Teachers-This is a PDF document.Approved by the Virginia Department of Education on September 17, 2021
Guidance on Cultural Competency Training for Teachers and Other Licensed School Board Employees in Virginia Public Schools-This is a PDF document.

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