Teacher Certification

Teach WV
TeachWV.com guides individuals through the teacher preparation, certification, and employment process in West Virginia. It also describes the Global 21 initiative, professional development opportunities, and why living and teaching in West Virginia is such a wonderful opportunity.

On-line Certification Status
View and verify your active certification endorsements, your endorsement history from 1990, or verify the status of an application sent to this office.

Downloadable Forms
Download and print applications for Certification.

Policy 5202 (Word)
Minimum requirements for Licensure of Professional/Paraprofessional Personnel; This legislative rule establishes the minimum requirements for the licensure of educational personnel to be employed in the public schools of West Virginia.

Course Codes and Required Endorsements
A list of course codes for scheduling and the required endorsement for the assigned educator.

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification Incentives
There are incentives for becoming certified by the National Board.

Transition to Teaching
WVDE-sponsored Transition to Teaching Project.

Troops to Teachers
Troops to Teachers information and contact information.

Course/Endorsement Code Check
View the endorsement code required to teach specific courses.

Report & Data

For additional help or other questions:

Certification Toll-Free Line:
1-800-982-2378
Ask to speak with a Coordinator
10:00am - 12:00pm
and
1:00pm - 4:00pm

OR

Certification Email

Check the Accreditation status of an institution prior to enrolling in a class or program. Use the link http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool/