Delaware teachers enjoy many different ways to grow professionally. From additional trainings to becoming the leaders of tomorrow, if you are interested in advancing your career then you can find a program to support you.
Choose a topic below to get started.
- Additional Training
- Advanced Degrees
- Adding Certifications
- Becoming a School Leader/Administrator
- Out of State Teachers
Additional Training
Visit the Professional Data Management System (PDMS) to see the latest trainings. A login is needed.
Advanced Degrees
Delaware teachers have several options to help them work toward several advanced degrees. For more information, download Graduate Level Salary Increment Information, or visit the Graduate Salary Increases page.
Use these links to explore what these Institutes of Higher Education offer:
Adding Certifications
Through Alternative Routes to Certification (ARTC) programs, current teacher are able to add additional certifications. For more information, download the Applying for Additional Certifications flyer. Learn more about ARTC Add-On Certificate Programs.
Use these links to explore what these Institutes of Higher Education offer:
Becoming a School Leader/Administrator
Delaware recognizes teachers are the leaders of tomorrow. Through multiple induction programs and supports for both new and current administrators, aspiring leaders will find the help needed to be successful. Download this flyer for more information, Delaware State-Approved Alternative Administration Certification Programs, or visit Department of Education School Leadership News. Also please refer to the list of programs below:
- Alternate Routes Programs form Administrator Certifications
- Supports for Current Administrators
- Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) aligned coaching for second year assistant principals.
- Governor’s Institute for School Leadership to increase entrepreneurship of third-year assistant principals and current superintendents in school improvement.
Explore what these Institutes of Higher Education offer:
- Delaware State University
- Wilmington University
- University of Delaware – Delaware Academy of School Leadership
Teachers Certified in Other States
Delaware welcomes teachers from other states and countries. Please refer to these links for more information: