Community Program Authorization

A Community Programs Pre-K Lead Teacher Authorization is a one-year authorization issued to applicants employed in a community programs setting as defined in Policy 5202. 

General Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202)
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be physically, mentally, and emotionally qualified
• Be employed in a community programs setting
  • Must submit a Form 4B with application
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher

Renewal

You must complete at least six (6) semester hours of coursework in the specialized training of early childhood or E-Learning Coursework as described in Policy 5202.

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. 

$50