DELAWARE
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Delaware requires all educators to hold at least a Bachelor's degree. More information can be found here: https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1571.shtml 

Delaware requires educators to pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators as well as required tests for specific licensure areas. Information on specific tests can be found here: https://education.delaware.gov/legacy/home/educators/licensure-and-certification/testing-guidelines/ 

For initial certification in Delaware, all candidates must:

• Earn a baccalaureate degree and participate in a teacher education program

• Pass the required assessments

• Complete all other requirements of the 14 DE Admin. Code 1510 Issuance of Initial License

More information can be found here: https://education.delaware.gov/legacy/home/educators/licensure-and-certification/definitions/initial-license/ 

Delaware offers several alternative paths toward licensure, including specific paths for special educators, Paraprofessional to Teacher Programs, Add-On Certificate Programs, and more. Information can be found here: https://education.delaware.gov/legacy/home/educators/licensure-and-certification/alternative-routes-to-certification/ 

The Delaware Department of Education maintains a list of approved teacher preparation programs: https://education.delaware.gov/educators/k12-licensing-and-careers/educator-preparation/educator-preparation-program-reports/ 

• Delaware Council for Exceptional Children - https://delaware.exceptionalchildren.org/about-us 

• Teachers of Tomorrow - https://www.ceetp.udel.edu/pipeline/ 

• Delaware Educators Risings - https://www.delawareeducatorsrising.org/ 

• Delaware Teacher Pathways - https://delawareteacherpathways.com/ 

The Delaware Department of Education provides a list of financial supports for educators: https://education.delaware.gov/families/college-career-life/college-scholarship-financial-aid/financial-supports-for-delaware-educators/ 

• DCC Teacher Education Program - https://www.dccc.edu/teacher-education-program 

• SEED Scholarship - https://www.dtcc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/types-aid/seed/