This 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.
The certificate is valid for one (1) year. To apply, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202)
Have good character
Be at least age 18
Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (regionally accredited college or university)
Have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.5
Have completed all course requirements of the approved program, but have not attained the required passing scores on the Praxis content exams.
Be employed
Be recommended by the employing County Superintendent
You must submit an official transcript. To send official transcripts to our office electronically, email them to cert.transcripts.wvde@k12.wv.us. Electronic transcripts must be sent from the college or university to the Office of Certification.