Certification Applications

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.

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

Renew a permit to participate in a clinical experience within the West Virginia public school system.

Apply to teach in an area of critical need and shortage in a West Virginia public school district by enrolling in an approved West Virginia Board of Education county-based alternative certification program.

Use form 25R to renew your Alternative Teaching Certificate. The Alternative Teaching Certificate allows individuals to teach in an area of critical

Fill out Form 2A if you are applying for a short-term substitute teacher permit in a county with a critical shortage. 

Fill out Form 2AR if you are applying to renew your short-term substitute teacher permit in a county with a critical shortage.  

Renew your Professional Student Support 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.

Review WVBE Policy 5202 and Certifi

Fill out Form 55 if you are employed for a specific assignment in a county as a Professional Accountant, a Professional Business Official, or a School

The Paraprofessional Educational Interpreter Certificate allows you to serve in a support capacity including, but not limited to, facilitating the