TITLE

Special Education Conditional License

HISTORY

Available with the implementation of the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel on July 1, 1998.

MOTIVATION

To provide an alternative route to individuals employed by an educational agency in Virginia who seek a special education endorsement in grades PreK-12, to help meet shortages in this critical field.

GRADE LEVELS AND/OR SUBJECT AREA(S) COVERED

Special education only.

WHO OPERATES

State.

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER

A candidate must:

• Be employed by an accredited Virginia public or nonpublic school.
• Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
• Have an assigned mentor, fully endorsed in special education.
• Have a planned program of study in the assigned endorsement area and have completed a minimum of six semester hours in the core competencies of students with disabilities and the legal aspects associated with students with disabilities.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Working with support from the mentor, the candidate must complete the planned program of study in the assigned endorsement area.

NO. OF CREDIT HOURS TO COMPLETE

Varies (approximately 21 semester hours).

WHO EVALUATES

State.

LENGTH OF TIME

Special Education Conditional License issues for three years.