Certification Applications

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 attendance director.

If you attended an out-of-state college or university, this certificate allows you to work within the West Virginia public school system as a school counselor, school nurse, school psychologist or attendance director.

If you hold a valid, renewable, transferrable 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 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.

Fill out this form to renew an Alternative Teaching Certificate if you are employed by a county and enrolled in the county’s alternative certification

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 2AR if you are renewing your Restricted Short-Term Substitute Permit in a county with a substitute shortage waiver. 

Renew your Professional Student Support Certificate for three (3) years, or convert to a five-year or permanent certificate.

Fill out this form to apply for a Community Programs Pre-K Lead Teacher Authorization. Use this application for both initial and renewal

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