Teacher Certification

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.

Teacher Preparation
Including higher education institutions information, alternative routes for certification, and teacher preparation reports.

Downloadable Forms
Download and print applications for Certification.

HIGHLY QUALIFIED FAQs

Special Education Answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding Highly Qualified Special Education Teacher.

General Education Answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding Highly Qualified General Education Teacher.

CERTIFICATION FAQs

Certification Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Our FAQs are now on line. Answers to the most frequently asked certification questions.

Maintaining your Certificate (FAQs). Read how to maintain your professional or vocational certificate. Procedures, options, and other related information are include here.

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.

West Virginia K-12 Job-Bank (JOBS!)
Search for job openings in the public school systems in all 55 West Virginia counties.

Praxis Tests Scores (Word Document)
Review passing scores for the Praxis Tests.

Tuition Reimbursement Requirements

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

Principal's Academy HQT
Powerpoint for Principal's Academy September 2006

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/