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STEP 3: Teacher Preparation

In order to become a professional educator in the mountain state, you must first select a teacher preparation program that leads to a West Virginia certification. Alternative certification routes for individuals that already possess a bachelor’s degree may accelerate the certification process. The Transition to Teaching program is one of these programs. It allows 30 candidates to become certified while teaching full-time, each new school year.

Guide to Approved Educator Preparation Programs in West Virginia

Guide to Online Teacher Preparation Programs

Transition to Teaching Homepage

Once you have completed a teacher preparation program you may take the required Praxis Exams.

Once you have completed a teacher preparation program and passed all required Praxis Exams you will need to apply for a teaching certification.

Teacher Certification in West Virginia

Career and technical educators are the exception to the process listed above as they normally find employment before joining a state approved teacher preparation program.

Click here to view career and technical education concentration areas available in West Virginia
Click here to view all of the schools offering career and technical education classes throughout the state
Click here to skip this step and begin looking for career and technical jobs throughout the state

STEP 2: Register STEP 4: Find a Job

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