W. Va. Code R. agency 126, tit. 126, ser. 126-089, app B

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Appendix B - SCHOOL BUS TYPE

APPROVED STANDARDS FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

AND REQUIRED TESTS FOR COMPLETION OF WEST VIRGINIA

APPROVED PROGRAMS LEADING TO WEST VIRGINIA LICENSURE

DOCUMENTATION OF FOOTNOTES ON THE FOLLOWING

TABLES

* 1The test validity period is ten years from the date on which the candidate passed the examination. In those circumstances where the WVBE has not altered either the required test or the passing score, the test and score shall remain valid beyond the ten-year period. See Section 10.1.b.3.G of this policy for a more detailed explanation of testing requirements, particularly as they apply to experienced educators.

* 2The Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) [called Praxis I] may be waived provided the candidate: a) holds a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education; or b) currently holds, or has held, a West Virginia Professional Teaching, Student Support Services, or a West Virginia Professional Student Support Certificate endorsed for School Nurse or is licensed by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, or Administrative Certificate; or c) has attained a score of 25 on the American College Testing (ACT) program prior to November 1989 or an enhanced ACT score of 26 beginning November 1989; or d) has attained a score of 1035 on the Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) prior to April 1995, or a re-centered SAT score of 1125 beginning April 1995, or an SAT combined Critical Reading and Math score of 1170 beginning March 2005.

* 3A candidate completing a WVBE-approved program for the initial teaching license is required to pass a WVBE-adopted Principles of Learning and Teaching Praxis II Test that includes at least a portion of the grade levels indicated on the anticipated license.

* 4A candidate who has successfully completed the National Evaluation Systems (NES) test in emotional/behavior disorders, mentally impaired, or specific learning disabilities is not required to satisfy the Praxis II Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge Test since it is assumed this content was included in the NES special education content test.

* 6Candidates completing multi-categorical programs must take Test No. 0543 (Education of Exceptional Students: Mild to Moderate).

* 7A candidate who has successfully completed the Praxis II Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge Test (0351) prior to September 2010 is not required to satisfy the Praxis II Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge Test (0353) since it is assumed this content was included in the 0351 test.

GENERAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZATIONS

All Applicants must meet the following testing requirements1:

1. Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) AND

Required Tests Current Score Previous Score1
CASE2
5712 Reading 156
5722 Writing 162
5732 Mathematics 150

2. Praxis II Content Test (see applicable endorsement area in table below); AND

3. Praxis PLT (Applicants must take the appropriate programmatic level test)3

Praxis Test3
0622 OR 5622 Principles of Learning & Teaching (K-6) OR 160
0623 OR 5623 Principles of Learning & Teaching (5-9) OR 160
0624 OR 5624 Principles of Learning & Teaching (7-12) 157

Approved Program Specializations

AGRICULTURE
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0700 Agriculture (Effective until August 31, 2014) 430
5701 Agriculture (Effective September 1, 2014) 147
Standards Required National Standards None Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (PreK-Adult)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required
Standards RequiredNational StandardsAmerican Sign Language Teacher Association Current WV Content Standards
**Note: A candidate who holds valid certification through the American Sign Language Teaching Association or valid National Interpreter Certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf is not required to satisfy the Sign Language Proficiency Inventory: ASL or the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (Gallaudet University) requirement.

ART
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0134 OR 5134 Art: Content Knowledge 158
Standards Required National Standards Standards for Art Teacher Preparation Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

BIOLOGY
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0235 OR 5235 Biology: Content Knowledge 152
Standards Required National Standards National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

BUSINESS EDUCATION
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0101 OR 5101 Business Education 157
Standards Required National Standards None Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

BUSINESS EDUCATION/MARKETING
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0101 OR 5101Business EducationAND 157
0561 OR 5561 Marketing Education 153
Standards Required National Standards National Standards for Business Education Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

CHEMISTRY
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0245 OR 5245 Chemistry Content Knowledge 157
Standards Required National Standards National Science Teacher Association* (NSTA) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

CHINESE
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Current WV Content Standards

COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)* Current WV Content Standards

DANCE
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards National Dance Association Current WV Content Standards

DRIVER EDUCATION
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards None Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards
Must have 1) held a valid motor vehicle operator's license for the past three years without interruption; 2) provide evidence of a satisfactory driving record by submitting a certified copy of the applicant's driving record from the Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in each state where he or she has been licensed during the past three years; 3) has not accumulated nine or more points on the applicant's driving record from a DMV at any time during the past three years; 4) has not been convicted of and/or had a DMV suspension or revocation of license, on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, any other drugs or the combination thereof, or by clear and convincing evidence, including but not limited to, positive breath or blood test or field sobriety results, has not operated a motor vehicle under the influence of same; AND 5) has completed training in defensive driving.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (K-4)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0020 Early Childhood Education (Effective until August 31, 2014) 530
5024 Education of Young Children (Effective September 1, 2014) 160
5203 Teaching Reading: Elementary Education 162
Standards Required National Standards Association for Childhood Education International Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

EARLY EDUCATION (PreK-K)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0531 OR 5531 PreK-Kindergarten Education 155
Standards Required National Standards National Association for the Education of Young Children* (NAEYC) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-6)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
5031 Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects** **Must obtain a passing score in each subsection
5032 Reading and Language Arts 165
5033 Mathematics 164
5034 Social Studies 155
5035 Science 159
5203 Teaching Reading: Elementary Education (*A passing score on the 5301 Reading Specialist exam exempts this additional reading exam requirement.) 162
Standards Required National Standards Association for Childhood Education InternationalORNCATE Elementary Performance Standards K-6 Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS ENDORSEMENT (K-6)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)WV Elementary Mathematics Specialist Standards for Endorsement Programs Current WV Content Standards

ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS SPECIALIST (K-6)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
Test To Be Determined TBD
Standards Required National Standards National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)WV Elementary Mathematics Specialist Standards for Master's Degree Programs Current WV Content Standards

ENGLISH (5-Adult)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
5038 English Language Arts: Content Knowledge 167
Standards Required National Standards National Council for Teachers of English* (NCTE) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

ENGLISH (5-9)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
5047 Middle School English Language Arts 164
Standards Required National Standards National Council for Teachers of English* (NCTE) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (PreK-Adult)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Current WV Content Standards
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0121 OR 5121 Home Economics Education 146
Standards Required National Standards National Association of State Administrators of Family and Consumer Science Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

FRENCH (Test 5173 does not apply to 5-9.)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Previous Score1
5174 World Languages: French 160
Standards Required National Standards American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

GENERAL MATH THROUGH ALGEBRA I AND MATHEMATICS (5-9)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
5169 Middle School Mathematics 165
Standards Required National Standards National Council of Teachers of Mathematics* (NCTM) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

GENERAL SCIENCE (5-Adult)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0435 OR 5435 General Science: Content Knowledge 153
Standards Required National Standards National Science Teachers Association* (NSTA) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

GENERAL SCIENCE (5-9)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0439 Middle School Science (Effective until August 31, 2014) 151
5440 Middle School Science (Effective September 1, 2014) 150
Standards Required National Standards National Science Teachers Association* (NSTA) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards
GERMAN (Test No. 5183 does not apply to 5-9.)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
5183 World Languages: German 160
Standards Required National Standards American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

HEALTH
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
5551 Health Education 156
Standards Required National Standards American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance* (AAHPERD) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards National Education Technology Standards for TeachersNational Education Technology Standards for AdministratorsNational Education Technology Standards for StudentsNational Staff Development Council Standards for Professional Development Current WV Content Standards
JAPANESE
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Current WV Content Standards

JOURNALISM
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards None Current WV Content Standards

LATIN (Test No. 0600 does not apply to 5-9.)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0601 OR 5601 Latin 131
Standards Required National Standards American Classical League Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

MARKETING
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0561 OR 5561 Marketing Education 153
Standards Required National Standards None Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

MATHEMATICS (5-Adult)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
5161 Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Calculator Required) 160
Standards Required National Standards National Council of Teachers of Mathematics* (NCTM) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MCE
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards None Current WV Content Standards

MUSIC
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
5113 Music Content Knowledge (Contains Listening Section) 155
Standards Required National Standards Music Education National Conference Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

ORAL COMMUNICATION (Test No. 0220 does not apply to 5-9.)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0221 OR 5221 Speech Communication 150
Standards Required National Standards None Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0091 OR 5091 Physical Education: Content Knowledge 150
Standards Required National Standards American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance* (AAHPERD) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards
PHYSICS
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0265 OR 5265 Physics: Content Knowledge 126
Standards Required National Standards National Science Teachers Association* (NSTA) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards
PRESCHOOL EDUCATION (PreK-PreK)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards National Association for the Education of Young Children* (NAEYC) Current WV Content Standards

READING EDUCATION
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required
Standards Required National Standards International Reading Association* (IRA) Current WV Content Standards

READING SPECIALIST
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
5301 Reading Specialist 164
Standards Required National Standards GRADUATE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMNational Standards:International Reading Association* (IRA) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

RUSSIAN
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Required Test N/A
Standards Required National Standards American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Current WV Content Standards

SCHOOL LIBRARY/MEDIA
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0311 OR 5311 School Library Media Specialist 138
Standards Required National Standards American Library Association* (ALA) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

SOCIAL STUDIES (5-Adult)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0081 OR 5081 Social Studies: Content Knowledge 148
Standards Required National Standards National Council for the Social Studies* (NCSS) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

SOCIAL STUDIES (5-9)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0089 OR 5089 Middle School Social Studies 151
Standards Required National Standards National Council for the Social Studies* (NCSS) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

SPANISH (Test 0191 and 5195 do not apply to 5-9)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
5195 World Languages: Spanish 163
Standards Required National Standards American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0051 OR 5051 Technology Education 159
Standards RequiredNational Standards: International Technology Education Association/Council on Technology Teacher Education (ITEA/CTTE) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

THEATRE
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards American Alliance for Theatre and Education Current WV Content Standards
WELLNESS (PreK-Adult) Health and Physical Education Comprehensive
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
5551 Health Education AND 640
0091 OR 5091 Physical Education Content Knowledge 150
Standards Required National Standards American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance* (AAHPERD) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

ADMINISTRATIVE AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES SPECIALIZATIONS

SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0421 OR 5421 School Guidance and Counseling (Contains Listening Section) 156
Standards Required National Standards Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

SCHOOL NURSE
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards National Association of School Nurses - "Scope and Standards of Professional School Nursing Practice" Valid West Virginia RN Licensure Current WV Content Standards

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0401 School Psychologist (Effective until August 31, 2014) 148
5402 School Psychologist (Effective September 1, 2014) 147
Standards Required National Standards National Association of School Psychologists* (NASP) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

SOCIAL SERVICES/ATTENDANCE
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards None Current WV Content Standards

SPEECH ASSISTANT
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards None Current WV Content Standards Adopted from ASHA

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0330 Speech Language Pathology (Effective until August 31, 2014) 600
5331 Speech Language Pathology (Effective September 1, 2014) 162
Standards Required National Standards American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

PRINCIPAL, SUPERVISOR OF INSTRUCTION, SUPERINTENDENT
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0411 OR 5411 Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision 141
Standards Required National Standards Educational Leadership Constituent Council* (ELCC) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZATIONS

AUTISM
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0354 OR 5354 Special Education: Content Knowledge & Applications4, 7 OR 151
0543 OR 5543 Education of Exceptional Students: Mild to Moderate6 153
Standards Required National Standards Council for Exceptional Children* (CEC) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIOR DISORDERS (Excluding Autism)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0372OR 5372 Special Education: Teaching Student with Behavioral Disorders/Emotional Disturbances AND 154
0354 OR 5354 Special Education: Content Knowledge & Applications4, 7 151
Standards Required National Standards Council for Exceptional Children* (CEC) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards Council for Exceptional Children* (CEC) Current WV Content Standards

GIFTED
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
No Test Required N/A
Standards Required National Standards Council for Exceptional Children* (CEC) Current WV Content Standards
MENTALLY IMPAIRED (MILD/MODERATE)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0354 OR 5354 Special Education: Content Knowledge & Applications4,7 151
Standards Required National Standards Educational Leadership Constituent Council* (ELCC) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

Multi-Categorical Special Education (E/BD excluding Autism, MI, SLD)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0543 OR 5543 Education of Exceptional Students: Mild to Moderate6 153
Standards Required National Standards Council for Exceptional Children* (CEC) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

PRESCHOOL SPECIAL NEEDS (PreK-K)
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0691 OR 5691 Preschool/Early Childhood 159
Standards Required National Standards Council for Exceptional Children* (CEC) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

SEVERE DISABILITIES
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0545 OR 5545 Special Education Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications 158
Standards Required National Standards Council for Exceptional Children* (CEC) for MR/Developmental Disabilities as Applied to Students With Severe and Profound Disabilities Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0383 OR 5383 Education of Exceptional Students: Learning Disabilities, AND 151
0354 OR 5354 Special Education: Content Knowledge & Applications4, 7 151
Standards Required National Standards Council for Exceptional Children* (CEC) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
Required Praxis II Content Test and Score Current Score Previous Score1
0282OR 5282 Teaching Students with Visual Impairments 163
Standards Required National Standards Council for Exceptional Children* (CEC) Current Content Praxis Test Topics Current WV Content Standards

W. Va. Code R. agency 126, tit. 126, ser. 126-089, app B