VCEA Certification
VCEA Certification is an alternative pathway to teach in the Diocese of Richmond and is ONLY valid within the Catholic Diocese of Richmond Catholic Schools.
To be eligible for a VCEA Certification, a candidate:
- Must have a BA, BS, MA, or MS in the area of appointed teaching assignment.
- Must complete a Classroom Management course within the first year of hire.
- Must complete two additional courses in Education (Professional Studies Courses) within the 3-year Provisional License period.
- Must provide passing scores of a Praxis Test in the area of appointed teaching assignment within the first year of hire.
- Must complete all Statutory Module Requirements.
Please contact Dr. Laura Clift at the Office of Catholic Schools for additional information.
Provisional or Initial Certification
VCEA Resources
Provisional or Initial Certification
To apply for a VCEA Provisional or Initial License, complete the following requirements:
Contact Dr. Laura Clift prior to starting licensure process.
- Download and complete the VCEA Teacher Checklist.
- Download and complete the VCEA Application.
- Pay $100 VCEA Application Fee (blue button below) and provide receipt with completed packet.
- Provide official college transcripts for each school listed on the application.
- Electronic copies must include email document stating authenticity.
- Paper copies must be in a sealed envelope.
- Provide copy of Praxis Scores
- Provide copy of out of state teaching license (if applicable)
- Complete the following required statutory modules and provide Certificates of Completion.
- Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention Training
- Go to Emergency First Aid, CPR & AED Certification or Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Training Module
- Behavior Intervention and Support Training– ODU/VDOE joint webpage
- Cultural Competency Training
- Virginia History or State and Local Government Module
Collect all documentation in a SINGLE packet and mail or drop off to: Office of Catholic Schools, Attn. Dr. Laura Clift, 7800 Carousel Lane, Richmond, VA 23294. Incomplete packets will not be accepted.
VCEA Resources