Complete guide to professional development point requirements for Virginia teaching license renewal through VALO.
Virginia uses a point-based system for license renewal. The number of points required depends on your license type. Since July 1, 2018, all new licenses are issued as 10-year renewable licenses.
180 points
Receives 10-year license upon renewal
270 points
Based on individualized PD plan
Effective July 1, 2018, in response to General Assembly legislation (HB 1125 and SB 349), the Board of Education now issues ten-year renewable licenses. Five-year renewable licenses are no longer issued. Teachers with existing 5-year licenses will receive a 10-year license upon renewal.
Every Virginia teacher seeking license renewal must complete training in the instruction of students with disabilities, including:
Courses from regionally accredited universities. 1 three-semester-hour course = 90 points.
Workshops, conferences, in-service training, and other approved PD activities.
Serving as a mentor or instructional coach for other educators.
Initial certification or renewal through National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Structured collaborative learning with colleagues focused on improving instruction.
Presenting professional development sessions to other educators.
Virginia requires all educators seeking license renewal to develop an individualized professional development plan. Your plan should include:
Earn 180 points (5-year) or 270 points (10-year) through approved activities.
Fulfill the mandatory training requirement for instruction of students with disabilities.
Renewals can be submitted after January 1 of the year your license expires.
Log into Virginia Licensure Online (VALO) and submit your renewal application.
Submit the required $50 fee to complete your renewal.
Point values vary by activity. Check with your school division or VDOE for specific point allocations.
It depends on your license type. Teachers with a 5-year renewable license need 180 points for renewal (and will receive a 10-year license). Those with a 10-year renewable license need 270 points. All points must be based on an individualized professional development plan.
VALO (Virginia Licensure Online) is the state's online portal for managing educator licenses. You can submit renewal applications, check your license status, and manage your credentials. Access VALO at p1pe.doe.virginia.gov/valo with your educator login.
Virginia license renewals can be submitted any time after January 1 of the year your license expires. Don't submit before January 1 of the expiration year. The renewal fee is $50, payable through VALO.
All Virginia teachers must complete training on instruction of students with disabilities, covering: differentiating instruction, the general education teacher's role on IEP teams, collaborative instruction models like co-teaching, and the goals and benefits of inclusive education.
Yes! When you select Virginia as your state, our system automatically configures your point requirement (180 or 270), tracks your progress toward renewal, and helps ensure you've completed mandatory training. You'll receive alerts as your renewal window approaches.
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