W. Va. Code R. § 126-134-5

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-134-5 - Effective Date

5.1. Instate applicants. Individuals completing state approved educational personnel preparation programs in West Virginia institutions of higher education in accordance with Policy 5100 will be issued endorsements at the new levels. All other West Virginia institution graduates will receive the traditional patterns.

5.2. Out-of-state applicants. Beginning with the 1985-86 school year, out-of-state applicants seeking the initial certificate and who have completed programs resulting in levels of certification comparable to the new patterns will receive endorsements at the appropriate levels. Effective July 1, 1988 the new certification patterns only will be issued to qualified out-of-state applicants.

5.2. Transitional period. During the transitional period effective 1985-86, training options for currently employed personnel will be available to allow an individual to expand his/her certificate to reflect the new patterns. These transitional programs must

a. be developed by county school districts and institutions of higher education;

b. reflect West Virginia Board of Education adopted program objectives;

c. recognize that employed personnel may already have acquired the necessary program objectives;

d. have West Virginia Board of Education approval prior to implementation based upon guidelines to be developed for inclusion in the 1985-86 permit/authorization policy revision.

Transitional programs may be delivered in a formal course or staff development context utilizing the most appropriate personnel as determined locally.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-134-5