Early Childhood Education

Allows users to select the state and program in which you are interested. NOTE:Students should always contact the Department of Education for the state in which they wish to be licensed.

Includes an exstensive list of Standards for teachers, administrators and other educators in Virginia’s public schools recognize the link between preparation and content knowledge and student achievement.

Code of Virginia Chapter 23 Part III-V. Covers licensure regulations governing early/primary education, elementary education and middle education endorsements. Part V describes the regulations for Pre-K-12 Section 180, special education...

Describes the qualifications and training needed for certification in early childhood education.

There are multiple routes to initial teacher certification in Maryland for teachers, specialists, and administrators/superisors

Describes the DC municipal regulations for credentials for teachers and school administrators.

Child development staff, including center directors, teachers, assistant teachers, home caregivers, associate home caregivers, and expanded home caregivers can access information about the new early childhood education requirements and find resources to support their educational needs

Although a credential is not required to apply to teach in DCPS, consistent with governing regulations (5-A DCMR §1601.1), a teaching credential is required to teach in DCPS. ou must at least have your bachelor's degree and meet the minimum eligibility criteria. Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria can advance through the teacher application