Alternative Route To Teacher Certification

If the winds of change are
calling to you ...



...answer the call
within the walls of a
West Virginia classroom.

Transition to Teaching
Training Tailored for the 21st Century

  • Employment while completing online coursework
  • Continuous support
    • Academic coaches
    • Mentors
  • Financial incentives
  • Laptop computer

The Transition to Teaching Project is a federally funded program that will work with targeted West Virginia school districts to place and certify qualifying participants in the classroom through an alternative path. Early in the process, participants will start teaching in a critical shortage area (mathematics, English, science, foreign languages, or special education), and at the same time complete their individualized, online program. Transition to Teaching asks for a three-year commitment to serve. The program provides financial incentives and an extensive mentoring and support system for the duration of the program. Additional information may be found in the informational tabs located on the left hand side at the top of this page. You may also contact Doug Cipoletti, Project Director, at the Office of Professional Preparation, West Virginia Department of Education (dccipole@access.k12.wv.us or 1.800.982.2378).