Department Of Education Delaware

Department Of Education Delaware

Delaware is one of the 50 states of the United States, located in the Mid-Atlantic or Northeastern region. It is bordered to the south and west by Maryland, to the north by Pennsylvania, and to the east by New Jersey and the Atlantic Ocean. The state takes its name from Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, an English nobleman, and Virginia’s first colonial governor.



Vision and Mission of the Delaware Department of Education

Our vision: Every learner ready for success in college, career, and life.
Our mission: To empower every learner with the highest quality education through shared leadership, innovative practices, and exemplary services.

Our priorities:



  • Engaged and informed families, schools, districts, communities, and other agencies
  • Rigorous standards, instruction, and assessments
  • High quality early learning opportunities
  • Equitable access to excellent educators
  • Safe and healthy environments conducive to learning
  • Delaware Department of Education Locations

  • Main Office:
    John G. Townsend Building



    401 Federal Street
    (Federal & Loockerman Streets)
    Dover, Delaware 19901
    State Location Code (SLC): D370B
    Phone: (302) 735-4000
    Fax: (302) 739-4654
    Web: https://www.doe.k12.de.us
  • Map for the Townsend Bldg

    401 Federal Street
    Dover,Delaware19901
  • Auxiliary Office:
    John W. Collette Education Resource Center
    Suite 1


    35 Commerce Way
    Dover, Delaware 19904

    State Location Code (SLC): N510