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
Please have your college or university email official transcripts to our office (cert.transcripts.wvde@k12.wv.us). Transcripts must be received from the college or university, and not the applicant.
Application Submission
For instructions on how to apply for a license to work in West Virginia public schools, follow the steps detailed in the certification application process.