Summary of Application Requirements: (Review WVBE Policy 5202 and the certification website for complete requirements)

 

  • Application Fee: $0
  • General Requirements: US Citizen or hold eligible documentation (see WVBE Policy 5202); Coursework must be completed within the same fiscal year in which the Form 36 application for tuition reimbursement is received by the WVDE. Must hold a professional teaching, student support, or administrative certificate or first class permit and be seeking an additional endorsement in a shortage area
  • Education Level: As required by the WV professional certification held in WV State Code and WVBE Policy 5202
  • Grade Point Average: A minimum 3.0 GPA is required for coursework
  • Coursework/Training: May be graduate or undergraduate level
  • Credential: Must hold a professional teaching, student support, or administrative certificate or first class permit and be seeking an additional endorsement in a shortage area
  • Employment Required: Must be employed in WV public schools
  • Official Recommendation: Superintendent
  • Primary Contact Info: Christina Haymaker, chaymaker@k12.wv.us

Paper Application Instructions:

Paper Application Instructions:

Paper Application Instructions (only for those not available electronically):

Step 1: Download Application Form from the Application Forms Website.

Step 2: Print the paper application(s) and complete all required applicant information fields. Correspond with necessary entities (ex. school district, institutions of higher education, etc.) to acquire all required information and signatures for completion of the application.

Step 3: Payment for paper applications should be completed online prior to submitting an application to Office of Certification. Pay for paper applications at https://wveis.k12.wv.us/certpayment/. If employment within the West Virginia educational system is required for the license/certificate you seek, please verify with your employer that the application has been completed correctly before submitting an online payment.

Step 4: Submit the paper application for processing with all required supportive documentation (ex. official transcripts, etc.) to the Office of Certification. Pease mail to the following address:

West Virginia Department of Education
Office of Certification Services
Building 6, Suite 550
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, WV 25305-0330

Note: If you are employed within a West Virginia educational system, the application must be uploaded by the employer’s human resources office.

Step 5: If you are a first-time applicant for licensure (have never held a license/certificate issued by the WVDE), you will receive an email with a service code to make your background check appointment once the application is received by our office. You will need to follow these directions for first-time applicants. (*Note: This requirement does not apply to Forms 23 and 24B.*)

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