Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers

Initial Application

This 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 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.

Renewal

The renewed certificate is valid for one (1) year and is renewable up to two (2) times over three (3) years. To renew your certificate, you must:

• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA for all required coursework
• Obtain successful evaluations for each year taught under the Temporary Certificate within the West Virginia Educator Evaluation System with an earned performance rating of Emerging or above
• Hold a Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers
• Be employed within the West Virginia public school system
• Have official recommendation from the county superintendent

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