Use this form if you meet all requirements for completion of an approved West Virginia Board of Education county based Alternative Certification Program, or you hold a valid West Virginia Statement of Eligibility for employment in the West Virginia public school system.
If you are converting from an Alternative Teaching Certificate to a Provisional Teaching Certificate, you must have continued employment in the West Virginia public school system. If converting from a Statement of Eligibility to a Provisional Teaching Certificate, you must obtain employment in the West Virginia public school system to qualify.
Be physically, mentally, and emotionally qualified
Have recommendation from the county Superintendent
Hold a valid Statement of Eligibility or Alternative Teaching Certificate
If you are converting from an Alternative Teaching Certificate, you must complete all requirements of an approved West Virginia Board of Education county based Alternative Certification Program, including the appropriate recommendation on application Form 25C
There are no test requirements if you are converting from a Statement of Eligibility.
Application Submission
For instructions on how to apply for a license to work in West Virginia public schools, follow the steps detailed on the certification application process page.