Dinwiddie County Public Schools is committed to supporting the professional growth of our employees. This page highlights partnerships and opportunities with colleges, universities, and organizations that offer programs, certifications, and licensure pathways.
Opportunities may include discounted tuition, flexible online programs, and courses designed to support advancement in your current role or preparation for future positions. Please explore the options below and reach out to Human Resources with any questions.
Licensure & Certification Programs
 |
Virginia Department of Education – Approved Educator Preparation Programs
Program: Virginia Approved Teacher Education Programs
Description: Comprehensive list of Virginia colleges and universities offering state-approved educator preparation programs, including undergraduate and graduate pathways to teacher licensure.
Key Details:
- Includes approved programs aligned with VDOE requirements
- Identifies program types (undergraduate and graduate)
- Helpful for individuals exploring licensure pathways across Virginia
👉 View Resource |
|
Virginia Department of Education – Approved Special Education Prerequisite Courses
View the Virginia Department of Education’s approved coursework list for Special Education provisional licensure requirements. This resource includes approved undergraduate and graduate prerequisite courses offered by Virginia colleges and universities.
👉 View Resource
|
 |
iteach – Virginia Add-On Endorsements
Program: Virginia Add-On Endorsement Routes
Description: Streamlined pathway for licensed Virginia teachers to add endorsements while continuing to work in the classroom. Aligned with VDOE requirements.
Key Details:
- Cost: $2,800 (discount available for iteach alumni)
- Online, self-paced coursework
- Teach under a provisional license in the new endorsement area
- Includes one year of teaching with division mentorship
- Available in multiple areas, including Elementary (PreK–6), Special Education (K–12), and more
👉 View Resource |
|
iteach – Virginia Licensure Program
Program: Alternative Teacher Licensure (Virginia)
Description: VDOE-approved program that provides a flexible pathway to teacher licensure through online coursework and on-the-job teaching.
Key Details:
- 100% online, self-paced coursework
- VDOE-approved and CAEP-accredited
- Affordable payment options (approx. $2,800 total)
- Coursework aligned to certification areas (Elementary, Special Education, Middle, Secondary)
- Opportunity to teach while completing licensure requirements
👉 View Resource |
 |
James Madison University – Project SPEED (Special Education Licensure Support)
Program: Supporting Provisional Exceptional Educators’ Development (SPEED)
Description: Grant-funded program providing tuition support for provisionally licensed special education teachers working toward full licensure.
Key Details:
- Up to $600 toward one course per semester
- Reduced tuition costs
- 100% online courses (Summer 2026 offerings available)
- Courses include areas such as behavior management, special education planning, and reading instruction
- Participants must provide VDOE provisional license documentation for advising
- Application/registration deadline: May 8, 2026
- Contact: Dr. Dani Murray | murraydy@jmu.edu
Link: https://jmu.edu/outreach/apply.shtml
👉 View Resource |
 |
Longwood University – Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement
Program: Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement Courses
Description: Coursework designed to help educators earn endorsement credentials in Early Childhood Special Education.
Key Details:
|
|
Longwood University – Provisional Licensure Completion Initiative (PLCI)
Program: PLCI – Licensure Coursework Support
Description: Flexible coursework and individualized support for provisionally licensed teachers completing licensure requirements.
Key Details:
- Designed for teachers needing only a few remaining licensure courses
- Flexible scheduling options
- Personalized one-on-one support throughout the licensure process
Link: https://longwoodce.org/licensure/
|
 |
Regent University – Provisional Licensure Courses
Program: Virginia Provisional Teaching License Courses
Description: Online courses designed to help provisionally licensed teachers meet Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) requirements for full, renewable licensure.
Key Details:
- 100% online, asynchronous (self-paced)
- Courses offered every 8 weeks
- Approx. $200 per credit hour
- Covers key licensure areas including classroom management, assessment, reading instruction, and special education
- VDOE-approved and CAEP-accredited
👉 View Resource |
 |
University of Phoenix – Provisional Licensure Courses
Program: Online Courses (Undergraduate & Graduate)
Description: Flexible, fully online courses available for educators seeking coursework toward licensure requirements.
Key Details:
- 10% tuition discount available for DCPS staff
- 100% online, asynchronous format
- Multiple start dates
- Contact for discount: Nicole Berkebile (Nicole.Berkebile@phoenix.edu | 480-290-4328
👉 View Resource |
 |
University of Virginia’s College at Wise – Summer 2026 Licensure Courses
Program: Summer 2026 Teacher Licensure Courses
Description: Online courses designed to help future educators meet Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) requirements for a provisional teaching license.
Key Details:
- 100% online
- 3 undergraduate credits per course (except science)
- Approx. $636 per course (in-state rate, pending approval)
- Financial aid may be available
- Covers Elementary, Special Education (K–12), Middle, Secondary, and K–12 endorsements
- Sessions: May 26–July 3 and July 6–August 14
👉 View Resource |
 |
Virginia State University – LEVEL Grant (Special Education Licensure)
Program: LEVEL Grant – Special Education Licensure Support
Description: Grant-funded opportunity supporting provisionally licensed special education teachers in completing coursework toward full licensure.
Key Details:
- Summer Session I courses (May 26 – June 23, 2026):
- EDUC 501 Foundations of Education
- EDUC 502 Collaboration & Instruction with LEA
- $600 stipend per semester
- Open to provisionally licensed Special Education teachers
- Option to enroll in M.Ed. program or as non-degree student
- Application deadline: May 11, 2026
- Contact: C. Adrainne Thomas, PhD | cathomas@vsu.edu | (804) 524-6917
|
Degree Programs (Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s)
 |
American College of Education – Bachelor’s Degree Pathway
Program: Bachelor’s Degree Completion Programs
Description: Flexible online programs designed to help individuals complete their bachelor’s degree and build a pathway toward teacher certification.
Key Details:
- 100% online, transfer-friendly, and low-cost
- Designed to be completed in approximately 1–2 years
- Accepts transfer credits and prior learning options
- Includes programs such as B.A. in Education Studies and Professional Studies
- Can lead to teacher certification through iteach
👉 View Resource |
| |
iteach + American College of Education – Master’s Degree Pathway
Program: M.Ed. Programs (Partnership with iteach)
Description: Partnership program that allows iteach completers to apply prior coursework toward a master’s degree, reducing time and cost to completion.
Key Details:
- Up to 12 transfer credits from iteach
- Potential savings of approximately $3,300
- 100% online, flexible programs for working educators
- Multiple M.Ed. options (Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Ed, STEM, Literacy, and more)
- Estimated program costs starting around $6,200 depending on program
👉 View Resource |
|
iteach + Regent University – M.Ed. Partnership
Program: Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching
Description: Partnership program that allows iteach completers to apply prior coursework toward a master’s degree, reducing time and cost to completion.
Key Details:
- Up to 12 transfer credits from iteach
- Only 18 additional credits needed to complete a 30-credit M.Ed.
- 100% online and flexible for working educators
- Option to pursue additional endorsements or leadership pathway
👉 View Resource |
|
James Madison University – M.Ed. in TESOL
Program: Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Description: Graduate program designed to prepare educators to support English learners in diverse classroom settings.
Info Session: April 28 | 4:00–5:00 PM (Virtual)
Registration: https://jmu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/OlbKmBzYRCuC_QYz37kKiQ
👉 View Resource
|
 |
Radford University – Graduate Program Information Session
Program: Graduate Programs Information Session
Description: Virtual information session for educators interested in advancing their education through graduate programs, licensure pathways, leadership certification, or doctoral study.
Key Details:
- Virtual session: May 14, 2026 | 4:00–5:00 PM
- Programs include Literacy, Mathematics, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, Special Education, Provisional to Professional Pathway, and Ed.D.
- Ideal for provisionally licensed teachers and educators seeking advanced degrees or endorsements
- Contact: Lea Monday | lcmonday@radford.edu
Link: https://grad.radford.edu/register/stel051426
|
Tuition Discounts & Partnerships
 |
Grand Canyon University – Licensure Scholarship Opportunity
Program: Partnership Scholarships for Licensure Programs
Description: Expanded scholarship opportunities designed to support school staff in pursuing degrees that lead to teacher licensure and career advancement.
Key Details:
- Up to 32% tuition discount for undergraduate programs
- Up to 25% tuition discount for graduate programs
- No cohort requirement to participate
- Potential for $0 out-of-pocket cost and minimal or no student loans
- Some participants may qualify for stipends
👉 View Resource |
|
University of Phoenix – Tuition Discount
Program: Online Courses (Undergraduate & Graduate)
Description: Flexible, fully online courses available for educators seeking professional development or coursework toward licensure requirements.
Key Details:
- 10% tuition discount available for DCPS staff
- 100% online, asynchronous format
- Multiple start dates (March–May 2026)
- Courses offered at undergraduate (100–400 level) and graduate (500 level)
- Contact for discount: Nicole Berkebile (Nicole.Berkebile@phoenix.edu | 480-290-4328)
👉 View Resource |
 |
University of Richmond – Tuition Discount
Program: Graduate Professional Development Courses
Description: Discounted graduate-level courses available for educators to support professional growth and advancement.
Key Details:
- Approx. $1,000 for a 3-credit course
- Over 50% less than the standard graduate tuition rate
👉 View Resource |
Professional Development & Continuing Education
|
Longwood University – CTE Curriculum Course
Program: Curriculum Course in Partnership with VDOE
Description: Course designed to support Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers with licensure requirements and professional development points.
Key Details:
👉 View Resource |
|
University of Richmond – Special Education Professional Learning
Program: Special Education Endorsement Coursework
Description: Graduate-level courses designed to help licensed educators earn a Virginia add-on endorsement in Special Education (K–12) while gaining practical skills in areas such as IEP development and implementation.
Key Details:
- Online (Zoom format)
- Summer 2026 course available: Understanding and Implementing the IEP
- Meets VDOE requirements for Special Education endorsement
👉 View Resource |
