Education

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Virginia Department of Education

The Virginia Department of Education is the administrative agency for the commonwealth’s public schools. VDOE works in partnership with Virginia’s 132 school divisions to support and improve teaching and learning, set high expectations for all students, and promote student safety, wellbeing, and health.

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Pre-K to 12th Grade

Early Childhood Care & Education

Department of Education

The years before a child enters school directly impact the ability to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. Explore quality early learning experiences supporting birth through five programming.

Enroll in Virginia Public Schools

Department of Education

Read the requirements and information needed to enroll your child in school

Public School Divisions

Department of Education

View the public school divisions by region and local staff contact information.

K-12 Standards & Instruction

Department of Education

Read more about the Standards of Learning (SOL) which describe the commonwealth's expectations for student learning and achievement in grades K-12. 

Graduation Requirements

Department of Education

Find a list of requirements for a standard diploma, advanced studies diploma, applied studies, diploma seals and more.

Colleges & Universities

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State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is an advocate for a vigorous and progressive higher education system across the Commonwealth.

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The Virginia Plan for Higher Education

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Preparing for College

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Public Colleges & Universities

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

Adult Learning & Career Development

Adult Education Options

Department of Education

There are many different programs across the state for adults to hone their skills, obtain secondary education to receive their diploma or graduate equivalency degree (GED) or receive workforce preparation training.

Virginia Workforce Network

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The commonwealth has a career development system called the Virginia Workforce Network that permits individuals to receive support, education and training to sharpen skills and elevate their career.

Educator Resources

Find a Teaching Job

Department of Education

Find teaching jobs through individual school division postings or with TeachVirginia.

Teacher Licensure

Department of Education

Virginia provides multiple routes for obtaining teacher licensure. View the options and application information to get started.

Teacher & Administrator Preparation

Department of Education

Prepare to teach and experience a rewarding career in education.

Teacher Direct

Department of Education

View new instructional resources created by Virginia Department of Education staff, learn about professional development and grant opportunities, and find additional sources of information of special interest to teachers and their students.

Virginia Adult Learning Resources Center

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Find adult education and literacy resources, publications and training for teachers of adults in Virginia.