In the Commonwealth of Virginia, being an educator means meeting high standards of professional excellence. Whether you are teaching in Fairfax County, the Richmond suburbs, or the Virginia Beach area, you know that the VDOE licensure process is a marathon, not a sprint.
But what if you could simplify your 5-year renewal while also giving yourself a permanent pay raise? At ContinuingTeacherGradCourses.com, we take the complexity out of the Virginia “Points” system.
The Virginia Renewal Dashboard: At a Glance
To keep your Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional license active, you must navigate the 180-point requirement every five years.
| Activity | VDOE Points Value | Max Points Allowed |
| Graduate Coursework | 30 Points per Semester Hour | 180 Points (Full Renewal) |
| Professional Conference | 5 Points per Day | 45 Points |
| Curriculum Development | 5 Points per Hour | 90 Points |
| Educational Project | 5 Points per Hour | 90 Points |
The Strategy: Taking just two 3-credit graduate courses earns you 180 points. That’s your entire 5-year renewal requirement finished in just two classes. No more tracking dozens of small certificates or weekend workshops.
Unlocking the “Postgraduate Professional” License
In Virginia, there is a prestige difference between license types.
- Collegiate Professional License: The initial 5-year license for those with a Bachelor’s.
- Postgraduate Professional License: The advanced 5-year license for those who have earned a Master’s degree or higher.
By using graduate credits to work toward a degree or an “equivalent” status, you qualify for this higher-tier license. Most Virginia school districts also tie their highest salary lanes to the Postgraduate Professional status.
Why Virginia Educators Choose Our Courses
Virginia’s “Standards of Quality” require teachers to be experts in their fields. We provide the tools to get you there without the stress of a traditional campus schedule.
- 100% Regionally Accredited: The VDOE is strict—credits MUST come from a regionally accredited college or university. Our university partners meet these standards, so your points are guaranteed to count.
- Direct Salary Lane Movement: Virginia districts (like Loudoun, Prince William, and Chesterfield) offer “Salary Scale Adjustments” for credits earned beyond your degree (BA+15, MA+30, etc.). A few credits can equal a $3,000 to $7,000 annual raise.
- Self-Paced for the “Commonwealth Pace”: We know Virginia teachers are busy with SOL testing and school improvement plans. Our courses have no set meeting times, allowing you to study when your schedule allows.
- Content Area Focus: Whether you need to satisfy the Virginia History requirement, Special Education credits, or Instructional Technology, our catalog is built to align with Virginia’s specific K-12 needs.
The “3-Step” Virginia Fast-Track
- Verify Your Points: Check your current license expiration in the Virginia License Lookup portal. See how many of the 180 points you still need.
- Get Principal/Superintendent Approval: In Virginia, your “Renewal Manual” usually requires your advisor or principal to sign off on your points. We provide full course syllabi to make this approval instant.
- Enroll and Submit: Complete your coursework at your own speed. Once finished, submit your official transcript to your district’s licensure specialist to update your file and your paycheck.
Stop Counting Hours. Start Earning Credits.
Why spend five years chasing 180 individual points when you can earn them all in one semester while increasing your salary? Invest in your career, satisfy the VDOE, and give yourself the financial reward you’ve earned as a Virginia educator.
Explore our VDOE-Ready Course Catalogue and simplify your professional development today!