Certification Applications

This permit may be granted only one time to an individual who has been continuously employed for a specific assignment under a First-Class/Full-Time

If you attended an in-state college or university, this certificate allows you to work in West Virginia public schools as a school counselor, school nurse, school psychologist or social services and attendance director.

If you attended an out-of-state college or university, this certificate allows you to work in West Virginia public schools as a school counselor, school nurse, school psychologist or social services and attendance director.

If you hold a valid, out-of-state student support license, this certificate allows you to work in the West Virginia public school system as a school counselor, school nurse, school psychologist or social services and attendance director.

Request for an observation or clinical experience in the West Virginia public school system from an out-of-state college or university.

Review Policy

Renew your Professional Student Support Certificate, or convert a certificate to a five-year or permanent certificate.

Convert a Non United States Citizen Permit to an Initial Professional Certificate for Teaching, Administration or Student Support.

Review WVBE Policy

Request a copy of your West Virginia Teaching Certificate or change the name and/or address for that certificate.