Certification Applications

Use Form 28 to apply for a Temporary Renewable Teaching Certificate if you have an unrestricted, expired teaching certificate from another state that

Fill out Form 2A if you are applying for a Restricted Short-Term Substitute Permit in a county with a substitute shortage waiver. 

Fill out Form 2L if you have been employed in the West Virginia public school system in a substitute position for more than 30 days in a specific

Use Form 2LE to renew your Long-Term Substitute permit and add new endorsements.

Fill out Form 2LR to renew your long-term substitute permit, which allows you to hold a substitute position for more than 30 days in a specific

Fill out Form 2S if you have an offer of employment in a West Virginia public school system in a short-term substitute position for up to 30 days.

Fill out Form 2SR to renew your short-term substitute permit which allows you to substitute teach day-to day in any position for up to 30 days.

Form 3 allows individuals to teach in an area of critical need and shortage while finishing their state-approved teacher preparation program.

Use Form 36 to request tuition reimbursement for completed coursework in a county verified shortage area.

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

Fill out Form 39 if you are applying for a coaching, limited sports training, or athletic training authorization.

Use this form to obtain or renew a temporary Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) Authorization or obtain a permanent ECCAT