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

Use Form 20A if you are applying for a West Virginia Teaching Certificate and attended a regionally accredited out-of-state college or university's

Use this form to apply for a teaching certificate if you have completed an approved West Virginia Board of Education program as part of option 3 (non

Convert a Provisional Teaching Certificate to a Professional Teaching Certificate.

The Provisional Teaching Certificate is issued to individuals who complete an alternative certification program or hold a West Virginia Statement of Eligibility.

Renew a Provisional Teaching Certificate if you have not met the requirements for a Professional Teaching Certificate.

Use Form 20R if you are applying for a West Virginia Teaching Certificate and have a valid out-of-state Professional Teaching Certificate.

If you hold

This form allows individuals who have attended an in-state college or university's state-approved teacher preparation program to apply for their Professional Teaching Certificate.

Teaching certificate for individuals who have completed Option 4: West Virginia Department of Education Alternative Certification Program.

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

Review Policy

The Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers may be granted only one time to an individual who has completed an approved preparation

Renew a Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers.