An important message from the office of Licensure & Certification regarding COVID-19

As Delaware continues to try to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Delaware Department of Education is modifying how it provides support to its customers. Those seeking help from Licensure and Certification are encouraged to call or email for assistance.

We will be limiting public access to our offices, and are asking those who need our support to contact us by phone or email. 

New L&C Guidance under COVID-19 is Available!
Employed educators, please contact your human resources office. All other educators, please contact L&C using a method below.

By Email: Please send questions to deeds@doe.k12.de.us

By Phone: (302) 857-3388. Please leave a detailed message that includes your name, question or concern, and contact information, that includes both a telephone number and email address for response.

By Mail: Documents may be mailed to the address below or scanned as a PDF and emailed to deeds@doe.k12.de.us

Delaware Department of Education
Office of Licensure & Certification
35 Commerce Way, Suite 1
Dover, DE 19904
State Mail Code N510

Thank you, The Licensure & Certification Team

The Department of Education (DOE) Licensure & Certification office works to support the Department’s mission to empower every learner with the highest quality education through shared leadership, innovative practices and exemplary services. DOE works in conjunction with the Delaware Professional Standards Board to continually improve the quality of instruction for Delaware's children so that they are equipped to work and succeed in an ever-changing and increasingly complex global economy. To do this, the Licensure & Certification office:

• provides excellent customer service to local education agencies and the public, responding to inquiries regarding licensure and certification of educators;
• promulgates rules and regulations proposed by the Professional Standards Board and approved by the State Board.
  
  

The Department issues licenses, certificates and permits to eligible educators seeking credentials to be an educator, an administrator, or other professional support service staff.

The Department’s statutory authority is detailed in 14 Del.C. Ch. 12 Educator Licensure, Certification, Evaluation, Professional Development and Preparation Programs.

NOTE: Educators seeking certification to work in a childcare setting, or own/operate a childcare center should refer to Office of Early Learning - Delaware First. The Delaware First Professional Development System For Early Childhood Programs, commonly referred to as Delaware First, supports early childhood educators by certifying them to become employed by an early child care or school-age care center once they meet specific requirements related to age, work experience and education.