Certification Applications

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.

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 social services and attendance director.

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.

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.

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.

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.