Important FCPS Instructional Licensure Deadlines

Getting instructional licensure information submitted on time.

To comply with the Code of Virginia (State laws)*; both FCPS and VDOE require that all contracted instructional personnel hold and maintain an active VDOE-issued license with the required endorsement(s) for their current instructional assignment(s). If you do not meet this professional obligation and expectation, then your status will impact Local, State, and Federal reporting for your school and students. It may also impact your performance evaluation and future employment eligibly with FCPS. You will continue to receive notification from the FCPS Office of Licensure until we receive a copy of your active VDOE-issued license with the required endorsement(s) for your current instructional assignment(s).

Please note the following important FCPS licensure related deadlines

  • PROVISIONAL LICENSE HOLDERS March 1 of the current school year – if you hold a VDOE-issued Provisional License that will expire on June 30 of this school year then you are expected to submit a complete Provisional Licensure upgrade packet to the FCPS Office of Licensure.
  • PROFESSIONAL LICENSE HOLDERSBetween January 1 and May 15 of the current school year – if you hold a VDOE-issued 5-year renewable Professional License that will expire on June 30 of this school year then you are expected to submit your complete Professional Licensure renewal packet to the FCPS office of licensure.  

If you do not meet the above deadlines you will be subject to the FCPS Contract Nonrenewal Recommendation Process

*Code of Virginia § 22.1-299. License required of teachers.

“A. No teacher shall be regularly employed by a school board or paid from public funds unless such teacher holds a license or provisional license issued by the Board..."

*Code of Virginia § 22.1-253.13:2. Standard 2. Instructional, administrative, and support personnel.

“A. The Board shall establish requirements for the licensing of teachers, principals, superintendents, and other professional personnel.

B. School boards shall employ licensed instructional personnel qualified in the relevant subject areas.”

Employees, Applicants, and Retirees

Submit questions or concerns, as well as upload forms and other documents through the FCPS StaffConnect portal. Human Resources representatives are also available for assistance Monday – Friday (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) by calling 571-423-3000 or 1-800-831-4331.