Certification Applications

Advanced salary/advanced degree recognition is limited to those who hold a Professional Teaching, Student Support, or Administrative Certification or equivalents.

If you attended an in-state institution, this certificate allows you to work in the West Virginia public school system as a Principal, Supervisor, or Superintendent.

If you attended an out-of-state institution, this certificate allows you to work in the West Virginia public school system as a Principal, Supervisor, or Superintendent.

If you have a valid out-of-state professional administrative certificate, this certificate allows you to work in the West Virginia public school system as a Principal, Supervisor, or Superintendent.

Use Form 20A if you are applying for a West Virginia Teaching Certificate and attended a regionally accredited out-of-state college or university's

Use Form 20R if you are applying for a West Virginia Teaching Certificate and have a valid out-of-state Professional Teaching Certificate.

If you hold

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.

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