Certification Applications

Advanced salary/advanced degree recognition is limited to those who hold a Professional Teaching, Student Support, or Administrative Certification or equivalent.

If you attended an in-state institution, this certificate allows you to work in the West Virginia public school system as a Principal, Supervisor, or Superintendent.

If you attended an out-of-state institution, this certificate allows you to work in the West Virginia public school system as a Principal, Supervisor, or Superintendent.

If you have a valid and renewable out-of-state professional administrative license, this form allows you to work in the West Virginia public school system as a Principal, Supervisor, or Superintendent.

Form 45 is used to receive official recognition and/or apply for the associated state salary supplement for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification.

Form 45R is used to renew official recognition and/or the associated state salary supplement.

Form 4A allows you to renew your provisional administrative certificate for five (5) years. It also allows you to renew your professional administrative certificate for five (5) years or covert to a permanent certificate.

Use Form 4NA to obtain and renew a permit for non-U.S. citizens who want to continue working as a Principal, Supervisor, or Superintendent in West

Add an endorsement to your Professional Teaching, Administrative, or Student Support Certificate based on the completion of coursework at a regionally accredited college or university.

Add an endorsement to your Teaching, Student Support, or Administrative Certificate that is reflected on your renewable, out of state certificate that is not reflected on your current and valid WV certificate.

Add a Superintendent endorsement to your West Virginia Administrative Certificate following completion of the WVDE New and Aspiring Superintendent Leadership Training.