Educator Preparation and Development Policies

West Virginia educator preparation programs follow rules established by West Virginia Board of Education policies. Please review the following to explore policies related to educator preparation and resources referenced within those policies:

Policies

• Policy 5100, Approval of Educator Preparation Programs
• Policy 5202, Minimum Requirements for the Licensure of Professional / Paraprofessional Personnel and Advanced Salary Classifications
• Policy 5901, Alternative Programs for the Education of Teachers
• Policy 5050, West Virginia Commission for Professional Teaching Standards

Policy Companion Documents

• West Virginia Licensure Testing Directory

State Standards

• WV Standards for Effective Schools
• West Virginia Professional Teaching Standards
• ISTE Standards for Educators
• ISTE Standards for Students
• Policy 5310, Performance Evaluation of School Personnel and Athletic Coaches (Section 16: School Counselor Standards and Elements)
• Pre-Professional Speaking and Listening Skills

Accreditation Organizations

• Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
  • Guide to Accreditation, Program Review, and Standards
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
  • CAEP Accreditation Policy
  • Accreditation and Program Review
  • Standards
• Accreditation Transition Guidance