Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers
Summary of Requirements
The Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers may be granted only one time to an individual who has completed an approved educator preparation program, has attempted the content Praxis two or more times without meeting the required cut score, and has an offer employment by a WV public school system.
Be a U.S. citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202)
Have good character
Be 18 years old
Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.5
Have completed an approved preparation program, have attempted the content Praxis two or more times without meeting the required cut score
Be employed within the West Virginia public school system
Have official recommendation from the 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 on the certification application process page.