Certification Applications

Advanced Credentials are awarded to educators for completing professional development, coursework, and/or testing which exceeds the requirements of a

Use Form 36 to request state tuition reimbursement.

This fee reimbursement is only for teachers who are employed in the West Virginia public school system and hold, or are working to acquire, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification.

Authorizations are issued to individuals working in a public school-related specialization not included in the Professional or Career and Technical Education Certificate.

Permanent authorizations used for grade level modifications; also the Math I Authorization.

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Recognition of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification, or application for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Renewal of recognition of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification, or renewal for National Board for Professional Teaching

If you are not currently employed by a West Virginia county school system, and have not been employed by a county school system within the past twelve

Form 4NT can be used to renew a permit issued to a non-US Citizen to work as a teacher in WV public school classrooms.

Form 4P allows you to convert your Professional Teaching Certificate to a permanent certificate based on if you have a minimum of 10 years of eligible

Form 4T allows you to renew your Professional Teaching Certificate, or convert a certificate to a five-year or permanent certificate.

This authorization is issued to an individual who is employed as the lead teacher in a collaborative Pre-K setting.

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