Long-Term/Short-Term Residency Permit

General Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Be 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 the county superintendent and designated college or university official
• 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 state approved program, you must have passing scores on all State Board approved basic skills and content 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 State Board content 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