Educator Supports

Virginia educators are the cornerstone of the Commonwealth’s best-in-class education system. Their expertise in their craft and compassion for students is greatly valued. The Commonwealth’s students are as capable as any others in the country and deserve a high-quality education that prepares them for college and career.  

Students depend on educators every day to be successful, and VDOE’s role is to support educators in that success. As Virginia shifts to the School Performance and Support Framework, VDOE has provided resources and supports for teams by school performance category in literacy and English, math, and science. These focus on standards and curriculum implementation, effective instructional practices, and professional learning. 

The pages below include academic supports for teachers, school leaders, and division leaders to refine and improve instruction in Grade K-12 reading, math, and science. 

Staffing Supports

The VDOE Human Capital, Teacher Licensure, and Office of School Quality teams are committed to ensuring that there is a high quality, licensed teacher in every classroom in Virginia. Staffing needs for school divisions varies based on localized factors and conditions. In recognition of these unique needs and geographical challenges, VDOE provides a continuum of supports for school divisions. These supports range from opportunities that may benefit all school divisions to more intensive supports for specific school divisions.