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Substitute Teacher Requirements

Delaware Department of Education - Teacher Certification

Delaware Department of Education - Delaware Educator Data System (DEEDS)

Department of Education
Office of Certification,
John G. Townsend Building,
PO Box 1402,
Dover, DE
19903-1402

phone: (302) 739-4601

fax: (302) 739-4654

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A Temporary Teaching Certificate lasts for 1 year. If teaching or study experience is not met for a Standard Teaching Certificate then a Limited Standard Certificate may be issued and is valid for 3 years. A Standard Teaching Certificate with specific title according to subject taught is valid for 5 years. A Professional Teaching Certificate lasts for 5 years. The renewal process is carried out by individual district's inner offices. 5 year basis (if teaching or study experience is not met then a Limited Standard Certificate may be issued). Specific requirements for Substitute Cards are decided and issued by individual school districts.
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