Use this form in place of Form 1 for Autism if you hold a Special Education endorsement and are taking six (6) hours of coursework at a college or university that does not offer a full Autism endorsement program.
General requirements: Recommendation of county Superintendent, at least 18 years old; holds an endorsement in Special Education
Education level: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Coursework/training: Enrolling in six (6) hours of coursework in Autism at an accredited college or university that offers the coursework as outlined in Policy 5202
Testing: No
Employment required: Yes, the vacancy must have been posted with no certified individuals making application and an offer of employment must be made.
Official recommendation: Superintendent
Official transcripts (when applicable): To send official transcripts to our office electronically, please email them to cert.transcripts.wvde@k12.wv.us. If you select to send them electronically, they must be sent directly from the college or university to the Office of Certification.
Application Instructions
Download the application form.
Fill in the applicant information page. Work with your employer and your institute of higher education to get the necessary signatures and supporting documents.
Pay the application fee online before submitting your application.
Submit your application and all supporting documentation to the Office of Certification. Please 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 your employer’s human resources office.