Out-of-State Clinical Experience Permit (Requested by WV IHE)

Form 24B is used to apply for out-of-state clinical experiences for teachers, administrators and student support personnel. This one (1) year permit must be issued before you can participate in a clinical experience with an out-of-state public school system. 

General Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202, Minimum Requirements for the Licensure of Professional/Paraprofessional Personnel and Advanced Salary Classifications)
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be physically, mentally, and emotionally qualified
• Have recommendation from a designated college or university official

Education Requirements

To apply, you must: 

• Maintain good standing in a regionally accredited program that provides licensure as a teacher, administrator, or student support personnel
  • This program may be in-state or out-of-state.
• Complete program requirements, like applicable state tests or the Praxis exam, before starting or completing clinical experience
  • If enrolled in a West Virginia approved program, you must have passed West Virginia Board of Education-required Praxis exams
  • Speech Language Pathologist candidates do not need to provide passing content scores before/during their clinical experience.
  • If you are in a year-long residency, you are not required to have passing scores on West Virginia Board of Education required Praxis exams during Residency I and can receive a Short-Term Yearlong Residency Permit.
    • You must meet Praxis II requirements to be eligible for a Long-Term Yearlong Residency Permit during Residency II.

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.

If this is your first time using our Certification Portal, you will need to register. Follow the instructions for first-time applicants. 

$35