Use this form if you are in a position related to a public school instruction specialization or program not on the Professional or Career and Technical Education Certificate.
A Temporary or Permanent Authorization that requires a Professional Certificate as a prerequisite is valid.
Be a U.S. citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202).
Other requirements differ depending on your credential. Speak with your employer or review Policy 5202 for more details.
If you are employed in a county public school program, you must also have a recommendation from the county Superintendent. If you are not employed in a county public school program, you must also submit Form 4B: Character Reference with your application.
Fill in the applicant information and indicate the type of authorization you are requesting. Depending on your position, you may need to submit supporting documentation.
Pay the application fee online before submitting your application.
Submit your application and all supporting documentation to the county certification official, the West Virginia Schools of Diversion and Transition, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, or the Department if you are not employed by a county school system. Please mail to the following address:
West Virginia Department of Education Office of Certification Building 6, Suite 550 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Charleston, WV 25305-0330
To send official transcripts to our office, please have your college or university email them to cert.transcripts.wvde@k12.wv.us. Transcripts must be received from the college or university, not the applicant.