Form 1S

First-Class/Full-Time Permit for Student Support

Summary of Requirements

This 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, 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.

Review Policy 5202, Minimum Requirements for the Licensure of Professional/Paraprofessional Personnel and Advanced Salary Classifications, for complete requirements.

Full Requirements

Initial Application

  • Validity period: 1 year
  • General requirements: US Citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202); good character, age 18
  • Education level: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (regionally accredited college or university).
  • Grade point average: Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.5
  • Coursework/training: Enrolled in a program for speech-language pathologist, or attendance director or 70% of the program for school psychologist, or 30% and field-based coursework for school counselor verifying the applicant’s enrollment in the program, is required.
  • 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.
  • Job posting required: Yes
  • Official recommendation: Superintendent
  • Official transcripts (when applicable): To send official transcripts to our office electronically, please have those sent to cert.transcripts.wvde@k12.wv.us. If you select to send them electronically, they must be sent directly from the institution to the Office of Certification.

Renewal

  • Validity period: 1 year (renewable up to 4 times for a total of 5 years)
  • Grade point average: Minimum 3.0 GPA for all required coursework
  • Coursework/training: Six (6) hours of required coursework
    • Must have the signature of the designated institutional official verifying the applicant’s enrollment in the state approved program
  • Credential: Valid or expired West Virginia First-Class/Full-Time Permit, continued employment in the current position
  • Testing: Individuals must pass all West Virginia Board of Education required exams upon program completion to apply for a professional certificate.
  • Employment required: Yes
  • Official recommendation: Superintendent
  • Official transcripts (when applicable): Unofficial transcripts or a grade printout reflecting completed coursework for renewal

Application Fee

$35

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