Welcome to the Office of Certification’s application forms website. Below you will find a list of applications that can be sorted and searched for your convenience. Select “Instructions” under the application information category to review a detailed summary of requirements and information about each application and its processing. It is important to understand that while application requirement summaries are provided for your convenience, the summary information does not supersede authority and criterion of WVBE Policy and WV State Code.

  • Due to the large volume of applications our office receives, the estimated time for processing of applications may be up to 90 days.
  • You may track the progress of your application and review or print your certificate electronically using the Certification Check Website.
  • All processing fees are non-refundable and applicants must follow the appropriately identified method of online payment. Cash is not accepted.
  • All paper application forms require original signatures and must be mailed or provided to the employing county HR department. Copied and faxed applications will not be accepted. Electronic application forms are signed electronically.
  • To send required supporting documentation (except transcripts or application forms) or for general questions please email certification.wvde@k12.wv.us

West Virginia uses applicants’ social security numbers to check the clearinghouse maintained by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) for license revocation, cancellation, suspension, denial, and reinstatement in other states. West Virginia also reports information to the clearinghouse as needed. The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will not release your social security number except to the NASDTEC clearinghouse to report cases of license revocation, cancellation, suspension, denial, and reinstatement as noted above.

Required Transcripts

Official, seal-bearing transcript reflecting all awarded degrees and/or courses required must be submitted. Copies are not accepted. Original transcripts may be mailed to our office, provided to county official where employed, or submitted as an eScrip (electronic transcript) sent directly from institution to our office to cert.transcripts.wvde@k12.wv.us. Electronic copies or PDF files forwarded from applicant’s email to the county, or our office, are not accepted.

To send official transcripts (paper) from the applicant or the institution of higher education via USPS, please mail to the following address:

Office of Certification
Building 6, Suite 550
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, WV 25305-0330

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Certification Application Forms

Name of License/ApplicationCategoryBrief DescriptionApplication FormApplication InformationType
First-Class/Full-Time Permit for Professional Teaching, Student Support Personnel and Administrators.Teacher, Support Staff, AdministratorsThis permit may be issued to an individual who does not meet the requirements for the Professional Teaching Certificate, Student Support Certificate, or Administrative Certificate, but is enrolled in a state-approved educator preparation program and has been determined by the county superintendent to be the most qualified applicant for the position.Form 1/1AInstructions


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First-Class/Full-Time Permit for Professional Teaching (Renewable)TeacherThis permit may be issued to an individual who does not meet the requirements for the Professional Teaching Certificate, but is enrolled in an Option 3 state-approved educator preparation program, in good standing and program provides in-classroom pedagogical and content support, and has been determined by the county superintendent to be the most qualified applicant for the position.Form 1/1BInstructions

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Restricted Content Endorsement for AutismTeacherUse this form in-lieu -of the Form 1 for Autism when an individual currently holds a Special Education endorsement and is taking the six hours of coursework from an accredited IHE that offers the six hours of coursework but does not have a full Autism endorsement program.Form 1CInstructions

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First-Class/Full-Time Permit for Professional Teaching (Non-Renewable)TeacherThis permit may be issued to an individual who does not meet the requirements for the Professional Teaching Certificate, but is enrolled in an Option 3 state-approved educator preparation program where the program does not include in-classroom pedagogical and content support, and has been determined by the county superintendent to be the most qualified applicant for the position.Form 1NInstructions

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Restricted First Class/Full-Time PermitTeacher, Support StaffA Restricted First-Class/Full-Time Permit for Professional Teaching and Student Support Personnel may be granted to an individual employed for a specific assignment who meets the required criteria in Policy 5202 except the minimum required GPA and may not be issued again for any additional or new assignment.Form 1RInstructions


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First-Class/Full-Time Permit for Student SupportStudent SupportThis permit may be issued to an individual who does not meet the requirements for the Professional Student Certificate issued for School Counseling, Speech-Language Pathologist, School Psychologist, School Nurse, or Attendance Director but is enrolled in a state-approved educator preparation program and has been determined by the county superintendent to be the most qualified applicant for the position.Form 1SInstructions


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Restricted Pre-Professional CertificateTeacher, Support Staff, AdministratorsThis permit may be granted only one time to an individual who has been continuously employed for a specific assignment under a First-Class/Full-Time Permit and who has completed all course requirements of the approved program but has not attained the required passing scores on the Praxis content exams.Form 1TInstructions


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Restricted Short-Term Substitute PermitTeacherThe permit allows individuals in a county with a critical need shortage waiver on file to substitute teach for a period of up to 10 consecutive days.Form 2AInstructions

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Renewal of a Restricted Short-Term Substitute PermitTeacherThe renewal of this permit allows individuals in a county with a critical need shortage waiver on file to substitute teach for a period of up to 10 consecutive days.Form 2ARInstructions

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Long-Term Substitute PermitTeacher, Support StaffThe permit allows individuals who do not hold a professional certificate to substitute day-to-day in any position or for a period of more than 30 days in one position in an approved endorsement area.Form 2LInstructions

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Renewing a Long-Term Substitute Permit and Adding a New Endorsement to a Long-Term Substitute Permit SimultaneouslyTeacher, Support StaffThis application allows individuals to renew and add new endorsements with authorization from the employing county to a valid Long-Term Substitute PermitForm 2LEInstructions

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Renewal of Long-Term Substitute PermitTeacher, Support StaffThe renewal of this permit allows individuals who do not hold a professional certificate to substitute day-to-day in any position or for a period of more than 30 days in one position in an approved endorsement area.Form 2LRInstructions

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Short-Term Substitute PermitTeacherThe permit allows individuals who do not hold a professional certificate to substitute teach day-to-day in any position for up to 30 days.Form 2SInstructions

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Renewal of a Short-Term Substitute PermitTeacherThe renewal of this permit allows individuals who do not hold a professional certificate to substitute teach day-to-day in any position for up to 30 days.Form 2SRInstructions

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Clinical Teacher of Record PermitTeacherThis permit allows individuals to teach in an area of critical need and shortage while finishing their state-approved teacher preparation program as part of a WVBE approved agreement between an institution of higher education and a WV public school district.Form 3 Instructions

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Professional Administrative CertificateAdministratorRequest renewal of your Professional Administrative License or obtain a Permanent Certificate.
(Renewal applications may not be submitted prior to January 1 of the year in which the license expires.)
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Character Reference FormMiscellaneousA form used to verify character of the applicant.Form 4BInstructions
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Non United States Citizen Administrative PermitAdministratorRenewal of a certificate issued to an individual who is not a United States citizen in order to work in public schools of West Virginia as a Principal, Supervisor, and/or Superintendent.
(Renewal applications may not be submitted prior to January 1 of the year in which the license expires.)
Form 4NAInstructions
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Non United States Citizen Student Support PermitSupport StaffRenewal of a permit issued to an individual who is not a United States Citizen, to work in public schools of West Virginia as a School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Nurse or Social Service and Attendance Director.
(Renewal applications may not be submitted prior to January 1 of the year in which the license expires.)
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Non United States Citizen Teaching PermitTeacherRenewal of a permit issued to an individual who is not a United States Citizen, to work in the public schools of West Virginia as a teacher in the classroom.
(Renewal applications may not be submitted prior to January 1 of the year in which the license expires.)
Form 4NTInstructions
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Professional Student Support CertificateSupport StaffRequest renewal of your Professional Student Support License, obtain a Five-Year or Permanent Certificate
(Renewal applications may not be submitted prior to January 1 of the year in which the license expires.)
Form 4SInstructions
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Professional Teaching CertificateTeacherRequest renewal of your Professional Teaching Certificate, obtain a Five-Year or Permanent Certificate
(Renewal applications may not be submitted prior to January 1 of the year in which the license expires.)
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Authorization for Temporary Driver Education TeacherTeacherAn authorization which allows an individual to instruct students in the operation of motor vehicles.Form 5Instructions

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Authorization for Temporary Driver Education TeacherTeacherRenewal of an authorization which allows an individual to instruct students in the operation of motor vehicles.Form 5RInstructions

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Release of Background Check InformationMiscellaneousA completed and notarized form 7 must accompany ALL initial applications from first-time applicants.Form 7Instructions
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Adding an Endorsement on the Professional Teaching CertificateTeacher, Student Support and AdministratorAdding an endorsement to a valid WV Professional Teaching Certificate, following completion of coursework at a regionally-accredited college/university.Form 8Instructions

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Adding an Autism Endorsement on the Professional Teaching CertificateTeacherAdding an endorsement in Autism to a valid WV Professional Teaching Certificate with a Special Education endorsement, following completion of coursework at a regionally-accredited college/universityForm 8AInstructions

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Adding an Endorsement on the Professional Teaching Certificate with Passing Praxis Scores (Based on Content Proficiency)TeacherAdding an endorsement to a valid WV Professional Teaching Certificate upon submission of passing score(s) on WVBE required content area test(s).Form 8CInstructions

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Adding a New Endorsement to a Long-Term Substitute PermitTeacher, Support StaffThis application allows individuals to add new endorsements with authorization from the employing county to a valid Long-Term Substitute PermitForm 8LInstructions

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Conversion to a Transferable CertificateTeacherCandidates who hold a non-transferable certificate may use this form to convert to a transferable certificate once requirements are
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Adding an Endorsement on the Professional Teaching, Student Support or Administrative Certificate that is not reflected on a valid West Virginia certificate but is reflected on a valid, renewable out-of-state certificate.Teacher, Student Support, AdministratorAdding an endorsement that is not reflected on a valid West Virginia Teaching, Student Support, or Administrative Certificate but is reflected on valid, renewable out-of-state Certificate.Form 8RInstructions

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Adding an Endorsement on the Professional Administrative Certificate for Superintendent based on having completed appropriate training and years of experienceAdministratorAdding a Superintendent endorsement on a valid West Virginia Teaching Administrative Certificate after completion of the WVBE Aspiring Superintendent's Program.Form 8SInstructions

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Duplicate Certificate and Name-Change Request FormMiscellaneousDuplicate Certificate and Name-ChangeForm 9Instructions

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Collegiate Instructor Part-Time PermitTeacher, Support StaffThis permit may be issued to an individual employed part-time in a specific endorsement in the K-12 setting who works full-time in a college/university instructional setting in the requested endorsement to teach that course to K-12 students upon recommendation of the county superintendent.Form 10Instructions

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Contractor/Volunteer or other School Personnel PermitContractor/VolunteerA county board of education may request that a Contractor/Volunteer or other School Personnel Permit may be granted to an individual who will be providing any services to students or any individual who may have unaccompanied contact with students or unaccompanied access to school grounds when students are present.Form 11Instructions

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Professional Certificate Degree/Advanced Salary ClassificationTeacher, Support Staff, AdministratorAdvanced salary/advanced degree recognition is limited to Professional Teaching, Student Support, or Administrative Certification or equivalents.Form 12Instructions

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Professional Administrative Certificate or Provisional Administrative CertificateAdministratorCertificate issued to an individual to work in WV public schools to work as a Principal, Supervisor, and/or Superintendent who has attended an in-state institution.Form 19Instructions

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Professional Administrative Certificate (Out-of-State)AdministratorCertificate issued to an individual to work in WV public schools to work as a Principal, Supervisor, and/or Superintendent who has attended an out-of-state institution.Form 19AInstructions

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Conversion from a Provisional Administrative Certificate to an Initial Professional Administrative CertificateAdministratorCertificate issued to an individual to work in public schools of WV as a Principal, Supervisor, and/or Superintendent.Form 19CInstructions

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Professional Administrative Certificate (Reciprocity from Out-of-State)AdministratorCertificate issued to an individual to work in WV public schools who holds a valid out-of-state professional administrative certificate as a Principal, Supervisor, and/or Superintendent.Form 19RInstructions

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Professional Teaching Certificate (Out-Of-State)TeacherCertificate issued to an individual to work in WV public schools who has attended an out-of-state institution's state approved teacher preparation program.Form 20AInstructions

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Provisional Teaching WVBE-Approved Program (non-IHE)TeacherThis professional certificate may be issued to an individual who has completed a WVBE-approved program as part of option 3 (non-IHE) and meets all WVBE Policy 5202 requirements.Form 20BInstructions

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Professional Teaching Certificate (Conversion)TeacherConversion from a Provisional Teaching Certificate to a Professional Teaching CertificateForm 20CInstructions

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Provisional Teaching CertificateTeacherCertificate issued to an individual who has successfully met all requirements for completion of a WVBE approved Alternative Certification Program OR receives employment in a WV public school as a result of holding a valid WV Statement of Eligibility.Form 20PInstructions

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Provisional Teaching CertificateTeacherRenewal of a certificate issued to an individual who has successfully met all requirements for completion of a WVBE approved Alternative Certification Program OR receives employment in a West Virginia public school as a result of holding a valid WV Statement of Eligibility. Renewal allows additional time for meeting conversion criteria of the Professional Teaching Certificate (Form 20C).Form 20PRInstructions

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Professional Teaching Certificate (Reciprocity from Out-of-State)TeacherCertificate issued to an individual to work in WV public schools who holds a valid out-of-state professional teaching certificate.Form 20RInstructions

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Student Support CertificateSupport StaffCertificate issued to an individual to work in WV public schools to work as a School Counselor, School Nurse, School Psychologist or Social Services and Attendance Director who has attended an in-state institution.Form 20SInstructions


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Professional Student Support Certificate (Out-of-State)Support StaffCertificate issued to an individual to work in WV public schools to work as a School Counselor, School Nurse, School Psychologist or Social Services and Attendance Director who has attended an out-of-state institution.Form 20SAInstructions

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Student Support Certificate (Reciprocity from 0ut-of-State)Support StaffCertificate issued to an individual to work in WV public schools who holds a valid out-of-state student support certificate as a School Counselor, School Nurse, School Psychologist or Social Services and Attendance Director.Form 20SRInstructions

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Professional Teaching CertificateTeacherCertificate issued to an individual to work in WV public schools who has attended an in-state institution's state approved teacher preparation program.Form 20TInstructions

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Provisional Teaching, Alternative Certification Program (non-IHE).TeacherThis professional certificate may be issued to an individual who has completed a WVDE Alternative Certification program (non-IHE) and meets all WVBE Policy 5202 requirements.Form 20WVInstructions

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Out-of-State/Non-WV IHE Field Experience Occurring in WVTeacher, Support Staff, AdministratorRequest for an observation or clinical experience in a WV public school from an out of state institution of higher education.Form 23Instructions

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Clinical Experience PermitTeacher, Support Staff, AdministratorThis permit must be issued prior to participation in a clinical experience within WV public schools for the identified validity period. The permit includes clinical experiences for teachers, administrators and student support personnel.Form 24Instructions

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Clinical Experience PermitTeacher, Support Staff, AdministratorThis version of the Clinical Experience Permit application is used for renewal of a Clinical Experience Permit, experience(s) in an additional school district, for a change of placement, or to convert a Short-Term Yearlong Residency Permit to a Long-Term Residency Permit. This permit must be issued prior to participation in a clinical experience within WV public school for the identified validity period. The permit includes clinical experiences for teachers, administrators and student support personnel.Form 24AInstructions

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WV IHE Requesting an Out-of-State Clinical Experience PlacementTeacher, Support Staff, AdministratorThis application is submitted prior to participation in an out-of-state clinical experience, when attending a WVBE approved program for the preparation of teachers, administrators or service personnel.Form 24BInstructions

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Restricted Clinical Experience PermitTeacher, Support Staff, AdministratorsThis version of the Clinical Experience Permit application is used for a Restricted Clinical Experience Permit for those who are eligible. This permit must be issued prior to participation in a clinical experience within WV public school for the identified validity period. The permit includes clinical experiences for teachers, administrators and student support personnel.Form 24CInstructions

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Clinical Experience PermitTeacherThis permit must be issued prior to participation in a Yearlong Clinical Experience for teachers within WV public schools for the identified validity period.Form 24RInstructions

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Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program CompletersTeacherThe Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers may be granted only one time to an individual who has completed an approved preparation program, has attempted the content Praxis two or more times without meeting the required cut score.Form 24TInstructions

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Alternative Teaching CertificateTeacherThe Alternative Teaching Certificate allows individuals to teach in an area of critical need and shortage in a WV public school district by authorizing enrollment into a WVBE approved alternative certification program.Form 25Instructions

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Comprehensive Evaluation ReportTeacherApplication required upon completion of a WVBE approved Alternative Certification Program.Form 25CInstructions

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Alternative Teaching CertificateTeacherRenewal of a certificate allowing individuals to teach in an area of critical need and shortage in a WV public school district through enrollment in a WVBE approved alternative certification program.Form 25RInstructions

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Temporary Renewable Teaching Certificate TeacherThe Temporary Renewable Teaching Certificate may be requested if an individual possesses an expired out of-state certificate issued without restrictions equivalent to a West Virginia Professional Teaching CertificateForm 28Instructions

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Advanced CredentialsTeacherAdvanced Credentials are awarded to educators for completing professional development, coursework, and/or testing which exceeds the requirements of a professional certificate.Form 30Instructions

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ASHA, NBCC, WVBEC, NASP, or NBCSN Fee ReimbursementSupport StaffThis fee reimbursement is allowable only for professional school speech-language pathologists, counselors, psychologists, and nurses who are employed in WV public schools and hold or are working toward an appropriate national board certification, as identified in WV State Code.Form 33InstructionsPaper
State Tuition ReimbursementTeacherState tuition reimbursement for professional educators for coursework in a verified county shortage area (currently limited to 15 hours of coursework)Form 36InstructionsPaper
NBPTS Fee ReimbursementTeacherNBPTS fee reimbursement is allowable only for teachers who are employed in WV public schools and hold or are working to acquire National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification.Form 37InstructionsPaper
Temporary AuthorizationsTeacher, Support StaffAuthorizations may be issued to an individual who is assigned to a position for which a specialization related to public school instruction or a public school program does not exist on the Professional or Career and Technical Education Certificate.Form 38Instructions

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Coach, Athletic Trainer, Limited Football Trainer AuthorizationsCoach, Athletic Trainer, Limited Football TrainersAuthorizations may be issued to an individual hired and assigned to these positions by a WV school system.Form 39Instructions

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Permanent Paraprofessional CertificateParaprofessionalThe Paraprofessional Certificate entitles the holder to serve in a support capacity including, but not limited to, facilitating the instruction and direct or indirect supervision of pupils under the supervision of a professional educator.Form 40Instructions

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Grade Modification for Paraprofessional Paraprofessional Candidates who hold a Paraprofessional Permanent Authorization issued with an effective date prior to July 1, 2023, are eligible to add grades 1-3Form 40BInstructions

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Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher AuthorizationEarly Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT)Authorizations may be issued to an individual hired and assigned to these positions by a WV school system or have completed all requirements for a permanent authorization.Form 41Instructions

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Grade Modification for ECCAT III Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT)Candidates who hold an ECCAT Permanent Authorization issued with an effective date prior to July 1, 2023, are eligible to add grades 1-3Form 41BInstructions

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Permanent AuthorizationsTeacher, Support Staff, AdministratorPermanent authorizations used for grade level modifications; also the Math I AuthorizationForm 42Instructions

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Salary Supplement for ASHA, NBCC, WVBEC, NASP or NBCSN Board CertificationSupport StaffThis salary supplement is allowable only for school speech-language pathologists, counselors, psychologists, and nurses who are employed in WV public schools and hold an appropriate national board certification as identified in State Code.Form 43Instructions

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Salary Supplement for ASHA, NBCC, WVBEC, NASP or NBCSN Board CertificationSupport StaffSalary supplement renewal is allowable only for school speech-language pathologists, counselors, psychologists, and nurses who are employed in WV public schools and hold an appropriate national board certification as identified in State Code.Form 44Instructions

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) RecognitionTeacher, Support Staff, AdministratorRecognition of NBPTS certification, or application for NBPTS state salary supplement, based on employment and position held in WV Public Schools.Form 45Instructions
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Renewal (Maintenance of Certification) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)Teacher, Support Staff, AdministratorRenewal of recognition of NBPTS certification, or renewal for NBPTS state salary supplement, based on employment and position held in WV Public Schools.Form 45RInstructions
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Community Program AuthorizationTeacherThis authorization is issued to an individual who is employed as the lead teacher in a collaborative Pre-K setting.Form 50Instructions

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Paraprofessional Educational Interpreter CertificateParaprofessionalThe Paraprofessional Educational Interpreter Certificate entitles the holder to serve in a support capacity including, but not limited to, facilitating the instruction and direct or indirect supervision of pupils who require sign language interpreter services under the supervision of a professional educator.Form 60Instructions

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Special Education Assistant Teacher / Behavioral Support Assistant TeacherClassroom Assistant TeacherAuthorizations may be issued to an individual who either has been hired and assigned to these positions by a WV school system or to individuals who have completed all requirements for a permanent authorization.Form 61InstructionsPaper
Non-United States Citizen Permit Conversions for Initial Professional CertificateTeacher, Support Staff, AdministratorConvert a Non United States Citizen Permit to an Initial Professional Certificate for Teaching, Administration or Student Support.Form 65Instructions

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Career and Technical Education CertificateTeacherCertificate issued to an individual to work as a career and technical education teacher in a public school in WV.Form V7Instructions

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Career and Technical Education Certificate (Out of State)TeacherOut of state applicants use this form when applying for a Career and Technical Education Certificate, to work as a career and technical education teacher in a public school in WV.Form V7AInstructions

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Career and Technical Education CertificateTeacherA renewal of the certificate issued to an individual to work as a career and technical education teacher in a public school in WV.Form V7RInstructions

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Adding or renewing a Temporary or Permanent Authorization on a Professional Administrative Certificate for CTE Administrator.Administrator

Adding an endorsement to a valid WV Professional Administrative Certificate, following completion of coursework or experience as a CTE Administrator to allow an individual to be an administrator in a CTE setting.Form V8InstructionsPaper
First Class Full Time Permit or Career and Technical Education Substitute Permit for Career and Technical EducationTeacherThe First Class Full Time CTE Permit is issued to an individual to work as a career and technical education teacher in a public school in WV if the applicant has not completed a CTE teaching program. This form requires commitment to enroll in, and complete, the WVBE approved career and technical education program while teaching. This form also allows for Career and Technical Education Substitute Permits for individuals to work as a career and technical education substitute teacher in a public school in WV.Form V9Instructions

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Verification of Wage Earning/Work ExperienceTeacher, Support Staff, AdministratorUse this form to verify wage earning/work experience required for career & technical education licensure and alternative certification. This form requires a public notary's signature and stamp.Form V10N/APaper
Advanced Vocational Salary Classifications for the Career and Technical Education CertificateTeacherAdvanced vocational salary classifications, as recognized on a valid Career and Technical Education Certificate.Form V14Instructions

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Adult License for Adult EducationTeacherA license issued to an individual teaching Adult (basic) Education content to adults.Form V15Instructions

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Adult Permit Endorsed for Areas of Career and Technical EducationTeacherA permit issued to individuals teaching career and technical education content to adults.Form V17Instructions

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Adult Permit Endorsed for Emergency Medical Services and Fire ServiceTeacherA permit issued to individuals teaching EMS or fire service content to adults.Form V18Instructions

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Career and Technical Education Permanent Advanced CredentialTeacherPermanent Advanced Credentials may be issued to individuals with a Professional Teaching Certificate or a Career and Technical Education Certificate, teaching career and technical education content areas identified in WVBE Policy 5202 and the Career and Technical Education Endorsements and Testing Manual on the WVDE website.Form V35Instructions

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Release of InformationMiscellaneousUse this form and follow the instructions to request a copy of documentation that you submitted as part of your previous application(s) to the Office of Certification.Release of InformationInstructions

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Verification of Successful Completion of Student Teaching Experience FormTeacher, Support Staff, AdministratorUsed by school districts to allow qualifying individuals to substitute teach under the Clinical Experience Permit for the remainder of a school year, once a student teaching experience is successfully completed.Verification of Successful Completion of Student Teaching Experience FormN/APaper
Autism Field Experience Verification FormTeacher, Support Staff, AdministratorUse this form to verify 30 hours of field experience completed in an Autism classroom with Autism students.Autism Field Experience Verification FormN/APaper
Other Autism Field Experience Verification FormTeacher, Support Staff, AdministratorUse this form when completing the six hours of coursework in Autism at an out-of-state institution of higher education.Other Autism Field Experience Verification FormN/APaper
County ChangeTeacher, Support Staff, AdministratorUse this form to update the county of employment on file with the WVDE for an educator who transferred to your county.County ChangeN/APaper

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