West Virginia educator preparation programs follow rules established by the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) Policies. Please review the following to explore policies related to educator preparation and resources referenced within those policies:

WVBE Policies

Policy 5100, Approval of Educator Preparation Programs
Policy 5202, Minimum Requirements for the Licensure of Professional / Paraprofessional Personnel and Advanced Salary Classifications
Policy 5901, Alternative Programs for the Education of Teachers
Policy 5050, West Virginia Commission for Professional Teaching Standards

WVBE Policy Companion Documents

West Virginia Licensure Testing Directory

State Standards

WV Standards for Effective Schools
West Virginia Professional Teaching Standards
ISTE Standards for Educators
ISTE Standards for Students
Policy 5310, Performance Evaluation of School Personnel (Section 16: School Counselor Standards and Elements)
Pre-Professional Speaking and Listening Skills

Accreditation Organizations

Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
- Guide to Accreditation, Program Review, and Standards
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Accreditation Transition Guidance

State Board of Education
State Superintendent
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Policy Resources

WVBE Policies

WVBE Policy Companion Documents

State Standards

Accreditation Organizations