Renewal of Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers

• 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
• Employment in the West Virginia public school system
• Recommendation from county superintendent

Application Instructions

If this is your first time applying for a certificate issued by us, you will need to register. Follow the instructions for first-time applicants.

1. Download the application form.
2. Fill in the applicant information. Work with your employer and your institute of higher education to get the necessary signatures and supporting documents.
3. Pay the application fee online before submitting your application.
4. Submit your application and all supporting documentation to the Office of Certification. Please mail to the following address:
   
   West Virginia Department of Education
   Office of Certification Services
   Building 6, Suite 550
   1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
   Charleston, WV 25305-0330

Note: If you are employed within a West Virginia educational system, the application must be uploaded by your employer’s human resources office.

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