{"data":{"id":"us-va/8vac20-23-324","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"8VAC20-23-324","heading":"Dual language (target language) preK-6 add-on endorsement","body":"A. The dual language (target language) preK-6 add-on endorsement is to teach dual language in a world language other than English. The target language will be noted on the endorsement.\n\nB. Endorsement requirements. The candidate shall have:\n\n1. Earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and hold a license issued by the State Board of Education with a teaching endorsement in a target language.\n\n2. Completed an approved teacher preparation program in dual language (target language) preK-6 add-on endorsement or completed the following:\n\na. Three semester hours in curriculum for dual language design and assessment;\n\nb. Passed the rigorous elementary education assessment prescribed by the State Board of Education or completed the following coursework:\n\n(1) Mathematics: nine semester hours in mathematics that must include methods of teaching elementary mathematics;\n\n(2) Laboratory sciences (in two science disciplines): nine semester hours that must include methods of teaching elementary science; and\n\n(3) History and social sciences: three semester hours in United States history; three semester hours in geography, economics, or United States or comparative government; three semester hours in methods of teaching elementary history and social sciences; and\n\nc. A 45-clock-hour practicum in dual language (target language) from an accredited institution. One year of successful, full-time teaching experience in a public school or accredited nonpublic school in dual language (target language) may be accepted in lieu of the practicum. The experience may be completed under a Provisional License.","path":["Title 8. Education","Agency 20. State Board of Education","Chapter 23. Licensure Regulations for School Personnel","Part V. Licensure Regulations Governing PreK-12, Special Education, Secondary Grades 6-12, and Adult Education Endorsements"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter23/section324/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:47:26Z","sha256":"ca6017f12059468b33273e4692a20d291d23cf95cde78d81d0dc24edc6be5bdf","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/8vac20-23-323","next":"us-va/8vac20-23-330"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}