W. Va. Code R. § 126-136-10
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 126-136-10 - [Effective 1/11/2025] Licenses for Professional Educators10.1. Professional Teaching Certificate. 10.1.a. Temporary Renewable Teaching Certificate. 10.1.a.1. General Criteria. A Temporary Renewable Teaching Certificate may be requested if the candidate possesses an expired out-of-state certificate issued without restrictions equivalent to a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate at the time the application is submitted and meets the general requirements of section 9 including the criminal history record requirements, completes the WVDE module on school safety and social/emotional wellbeing if the out-of-state certificate has been expired more than three years, and has obtained employment, or an offer of employment, in a West Virginia public school.10.1.a.2. Validity Period. The Temporary Renewable Teaching Certificate shall be valid for a period of one year and may be renewed twice.10.1.a.3. Renewal of Temporary Renewable Teaching Certificate. To renew the Temporary Renewable Teaching Certificate, the candidate must be employed in a West Virginia public school, receive successful evaluations for each year taught under the Temporary Certificate within the West Virginia Educator Evaluation System with an earned performance rating of Emerging or above, and be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent.10.1.a.4. Conversion of Temporary Renewable Teaching Certificate to an initial Professional Teaching Certificate. To convert a Temporary Renewable Teaching Certificate to an initial Professional Teaching Certificate, the applicant must have three years of full-time teaching experience under the Temporary Renewable Teaching Certificate in one or more area(s) of endorsement on the certificate; be employed in a West Virginia public school; receive successful evaluations for each year taught under the Temporary Renewable Teaching Certificate within the West Virginia Educator Evaluation System with an earned performance rating of Emerging or above; and, be recommended for an initial Professional Teaching Certificate by the employing county superintendent.10.1.b. Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers.10.1.b.1. General Criteria. The Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers may be issued only once to a candidate who has completed an approved preparation program and attempted the content Praxis at least twice without meeting the required cut score.10.1.b.2. Conditions for Issuance. The applicant for the Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers are required to submit documentation that they meet the following: holds a minimum of a BA including completion of an approved preparation program with an incorporated clinical experience, residency, or equivalent with the exception of passing scores for the Praxis content and professional education assessments; received a minimum of a B average in the content area in which the applicant will be applying for licensure; received a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; and is recommended for a Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers by the county superintendent based on the applicant being the most qualified candidate for the position. Candidates who completed the program prior to January 1, 2020, are required to complete the WVDE module on school safety and social/emotional wellbeing.10.1.b.3. Validity Period. The Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers shall be valid for a period of one year and may be renewed twice.10.1.b.4. Renewal of Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers. To renew the Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers, the candidate must be employed in a West Virginia public school; receive successful evaluations for each year taught under the Temporary Certificate in the West Virginia Educator Evaluation System with an earned performance rating of Emerging or above; and, be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent.10.1.b.5. Conversion of Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers to an Initial Professional Teaching Certificate. In order to be issued an Initial Professional Teaching Certificate, a candidate is required to complete three years of full-time teaching experience under the Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers; receive successful evaluations for each year taught under the Temporary Certificate for Program Completers certification in the West Virginia Educator Evaluation System with an earned performance rating of Emerging or above; completed six semester hours of coursework or an MA+30, or be at least 60 years old, meet the required cut scores on all WVBE-required testing in accordance with section 10.1.c; or, meet a qualifying exemption in accordance with section 10.1.e or the WVBE-required score on the edTPA teacher performance assessment set forth in the Licensure Testing Directory. 10.1.b.5.A. Exception. Candidates who successfully complete both the WVBE-required testing and the WVBE-required score on the edTPA may apply to convert their certificate to a three-year Professional Teaching Certificate at any time after meeting this requirement has been met.10.1.c. Professional Teaching Certificate. 10.1.c.1. General Criteria. A Professional Teaching Certificate may be issued to a candidate who has completed and met all requirements of a state-approved educator preparation program or has satisfied the requirements of W. Va. Code §18A-3-2a. Out-of-state candidates are required to meet the requirements in section 16. The Professional Teaching Certificate shall be endorsed to indicate the specialization(s) and grade levels, identified in Appendix A, that the certificate holder is authorized to be assigned to teach in the public schools.10.1.c.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for the Professional Teaching Certificate is required to submit documentation that they have met the criteria in accordance with section 9 and be recommended for a Professional Teaching Certificate by the employing county superintendent; and 10.1.c.2.A. WVBE-Adopted Tests. Unless the candidate is exempt, the educator is required to meet the minimum proficiency level(s) or any alternative specified in the directory or the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual approved by the WVBE for: 10.1.c.2.A.1. The required Pre-Professional Skills Tests in reading, writing, and mathematics;10.1.c.2.A.2. Content Specialization Test(s) for each specialization for which the candidate is seeking licensure, if a test is required; and;10.1.c.2.A.3. The Professional Education Test that includes most of the grade levels the applicant is seeking licensure for; the approved nationally normed teacher performance assessment (TPA); a WVBE-approved TPA authorized in Policy 5100 and the directory or meet the conditions under section 10.1.c.10.1.c.3. Validity Period. The Professional Teaching Certificate shall be valid for three years and expires on June 30 of the last year of its validity and may be renewed. 10.1.c.3.A. The Professional Teaching Certificate shall not be transferable unless the requirements in accordance with section 10.1.c.4 are met.10.1.c.4. Conversion of a Non-Transferrable Professional Teaching Certificate to an initial Professional Teaching Certificate. A candidate who successfully completes a WVBE-approved Teacher Performance Assessment in accordance with Policy 5100 may convert the certificate to a transferable Professional Teaching Certificate upon application or complete five years of full-time teaching experience with a minimum of one year in a West Virginia public school or accredited non-public school pursuant to Policy 2330, receive successful evaluations for each year taught under the Provisional Alternative Professional Certificate in the West Virginia Educator Evaluation System, and an earned performance rating of Emerging or above. The validity period of the converted teaching certificate shall expire on the same year as the non-transferrable certificate.10.1.d. Provisional Alternative Certificate.10.1.d.1. General Criteria. A Provisional Alternative Certificate may be issued to a candidate who has completed and met all the requirements for a West Virginia County Alternative Certification Program for the Education of Teachers pursuant to Policy 5901; has received an offer of employment from a county board of education and held an Alternative Teaching Certificate for a minimum of one school year. Provisional Alternative Certificates are required to reflect the specialization(s) and grade level(s), identified in Appendix A, the certificate holder is authorized to be assigned in the public schools. Reflected endorsements on a certificate are limited to eligible endorsements earned through a WVBE-approved alternative program. The Provisional Alternative Certificate is prohibited from being transferred.10.1.d.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for the Provisional Alternative Certificate is required to submit documentation that they meet the criteria in accordance with section 9; the WVBE testing requirements in accordance with section 10.1.e; and, be recommended for a Provisional Alternative Certificate by the employing county superintendent.10.1.d.3. Validity Period. The Provisional Alternative Certificate shall be valid for one school year, expires on June 30 of the school year in which it is issued, and may be renewed twice. An educator who completed the West Virginia Alternative Certification Program for the Education of Teachers in December, or whose Provisional Certificate is effective on or after January 1, may be issued a Provisional Alternative Certificate valid until June 30 of the following school year.10.1.d.4. Renewal of Provisional Alternative Certificate. An application for renewal is required to be submitted after January 1 of the year the certificate expires. The candidate for licensure is required to submit documentation of current employment in a West Virginia public school, received satisfactory evaluations (W. Va. Code § 18A-2-12); and, be recommended for renewal by the superintendent of the county where the candidate is employed. Applications received after January 1 will have a valid effective date through the following school year with an expiration date of June 30.10.1.d.5. Conversion of a Provisional Alternative Professional Certificate to an Initial Professional Teaching Certificate. To convert a Provisional Alternative Professional Certificate to an Initial Professional Teaching Certificate, candidates are required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria: 10.1.d.5.A. Beginning Educator Internship/Induction. Successful completion of a Beginning Educator Internship/Induction (W. Va. Code § 18A-3C-3) for classroom teachers or qualifies for an exemption in accordance with section 9.5;10.1.d.5.B. Coursework. Six semester hours with a minimum of 3.00 GPA of appropriate college/university coursework or WVLearns coursework through the WVDE related to public education as defined in section 9.10 completed subsequent to the issuance of the initial Provisional Alternative Professional Certificate to be converted within the last five years, or hold an MA+30, or is a minimum of 60 years old; and10.1.d.5.C. Experience. One year on the Alternative Teaching Certificate and two years of full-time teaching experience under the Provisional Alternative Professional Certificate in one or more area(s) of endorsement on the certificate in West Virginia; and10.1.d.5.D. Successful Evaluations. Successful evaluations for each year taught under the Provisional Alternative Professional Certificate in the West Virginia Educator Evaluation System, with an earned performance rating of Emerging or above; and be recommended by the employing county superintendent, multi-county CTE administrator, or West Virginia Schools of Diversion and Transition (WVSDT) Superintendent or designee for conversion.10.1.d.5.E. After January 1 of the year the certificate expires, the candidate may be eligible for a Five-Year Professional Teaching Certificate if they have met the WVBE-approved Teacher Performance Assessment pursuant to Policy 5100.10.1.e. Initial Professional Teaching Certificate.10.1.e.1. General Criteria. An initial Professional Teaching Certificate may be issued to a candidate who has the minimum of a BA or an MA, as specified in Appendix A, through an accredited IHE; the general requirements specified in section 9; the minimum GPA specified in section 9.11 and has completed the requirements in accordance with section 10.1.c, or holds a valid out-of-state certificate and has completed a minimum of five years of successful teaching experience in a public school within the last seven years in the area(s) licensure is being sought in the state where the certificate was issued. An Initial Professional Teaching Certificate may be issued in the teaching specializations set forth in Appendix A. The Initial Professional Teaching Certificate shall be endorsed to indicate the specialization(s) and grade levels in which the certificate holder can be assigned to in the public schools.10.1.e.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for an initial Professional Teaching Certificate is required to submit documentation that they meet the criteria in accordance with section 10.1.c or meet the guidelines for out-of-state candidates in section 16; or meet the requirements for conversion of a West Virginia Alternative Provisional Certificate or Teaching Certificate to an initial Professional Teaching Certificate in section 10.1; or, hold a valid certificate from the NBPTS in a specialization comparable to the specializations set forth in Appendix A; and; 10.1.e.2.A. WVBE-Adopted Tests. Unless exempt in accordance with the directory or the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual approved by the WVBE, an educator must satisfy the minimum proficiency levels or any identified alternative as indicated in the directory or the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual as approved by the WVBE for the required Pre-Professional Skills Tests in reading, writing, and mathematics; and Content Specialization Test(s) for each specialization licensure is requested, if a test is required. All West Virginia Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) or WVBE-approved program completers is required to have completed a WVBE-approved Teacher Performance Assessment pursuant to Policy 5100 or meet the teacher performance assessment requirements set forth in the Directory or the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual. 10.1.e.2.A.1. Exemptions. A list of exemptions is included in the directory or in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual.10.1.e.2.B. Validity of Test Scores. The validity period for in state and out-of-state tests and passing scores is 10 years from the date the candidate passed the examination if the tests were the same required in WVBE policy, or out-of-state policy if applicable, effective at the time the tests were taken. In circumstances where the WVBE has not modified either the required test or the passing score, the test and score is valid beyond the ten-year period for initial licensure only. A candidate whose test scores exceed the ten-year validity period at the time the application for licensure was submitted, or if the test or test scores were modified after the candidate last tested, is required to satisfy current tests and passing score requirements.10.1.e.2.B.1. Exemption. All passing scores from previously WVBE-required pre-professional skills exams may be used beyond the ten-year limit to satisfy the pre-professional skills requirement.10.1.e.2.C. Failure to Apply for Licensure. A candidate who fails to apply for licensure within 12 months from completing an approved program for licensure is required to satisfy any current and additional test requirement(s) and program components in effect at the time the application for licensure is submitted and to comply with the conditions established for the validity period.10.1.e.3. Validity Period. The initial Professional Teaching Certificate shall be valid for three school years and expires on June 30 of the last year of its validity.10.1.e.4. Tests Required for New Specializations on a Professional Certificate. Candidates who qualify for a new specialization on their Professional Teaching Certificate are required to satisfy all required content test requirements, if appliable. Candidates who hold a valid professional certificate are exempt from pre-professional and professional tests.10.1.e.5. Renewal of a Professional Teaching Certificate issued for one year 10.1.e.5.A. Three semester hours of coursework from an accredited IHE with a minimum 3.00 GPA in each course related to the public education or WVDE WVLearns courses completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; and10.1.e.5.B. Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate must be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator is required to secure a recommendation from a personal or professional reference that is not related to, nor residing in the same household as, the candidate.10.1.e.6. Renewal of a Professional Teaching Certificate issued for three years. 10.1.e.6.A. General Criteria. The application for renewal is required to be submitted after January 1 of the year the certificate expires. The candidate for licensure is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria: 10.1.e.6.A.1. Six semester hours of coursework from an accredited IHE with a minimum 3.00 GPA in each course related to public education or WVDE WVLearns courses completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; or a Master's +30 salary classification, or be a minimum of 60 years old; and;10.1.e.6.B. Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate must be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator must secure a recommendation from a personal or professional reference that is not related to, nor residing in the same household as, the candidate.10.1.f. Conversion of a Three-Year Professional Teaching Certificate to a Professional Five-Year Teaching Certificate.10.1.f.1. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for licensure is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria:10.1.f.1.A. Coursework. Six semester hours of coursework from an accredited IHE with a minimum 3.00 GPA in each course related to public education or WVDE WVLearns courses completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; or a Master's +30 salary classification, or minimum of 60 years old;10.1.f.1.B. Beginning Educator Internship/Induction. Successful completion of a Beginning Educator Internship/Induction (W. Va. Code § 18A-3C-3) for classroom teachers, unless the candidate has completed five years of full-time teaching experience while holding a valid professional certificate in a public school in another state or in a non-public school that has been accredited through a WVBE-approved accreditation agency in accordance with Policy 2330, or was initially licensed in West Virginia prior to January 1, 1992, or is a candidate with five years of in-state full-time experience where a county did not provide a mentor to the candidate during the first year of full-time experience with documentation from that county explaining why a mentor was not assigned to the candidate; and,10.1.f.1.C. Teaching Experience. Two years of full-time teaching experience, one of which was completed in a West Virginia public school or in a non-public school that has been accredited through a WVBE-approved accreditation agency in accordance with Policy 2330, within one, or a combination of, the endorsement(s) on the initial Professional Teaching Certificate; and10.1.f.2. Validity Period. The Professional Teaching Certificate valid for five years expires on June 30 of the last year of its validity.10.1.f.3. Renewal of Five-Year Teaching Certificate. 10.1.f.3.A. General Criteria. The renewal application is required to be submitted after January 1 of the year the five-year certificate expires. The candidate for licensure is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria:10.1.f.3.B. Coursework. To renew a certificate valid for an additional five years: 10.1.f.3.B.1. Six semester hours of coursework from an accredited IHE with a minimum 3.00 GPA in each course related to public education or WVDE WVLearns courses completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; or a MA+30 salary classification based on the awarding of a MA; or has reached the minimum of 60 years old; and,10.1.f.3.C. Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate is required to be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator must secure a recommendation from a personal or professional reference that is not related to, nor living in the same household as, the candidate.10.1.g. Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate.10.1.g.1. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for licensure is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria:10.1.g.1.A. Holds or will be eligible to hold a Professional Teaching Certificate valid for either three years or five years after January 1 of the year the three-year certificate expires; and holds a Master's Degree related to public education in accordance with section 9.10; and complete five years of educational full-time teaching experience, including two years in the specialization(s) and one year minimum full-time in a West Virginia public school or in an accredited private school in accordance with Policy 2330, completed the Beginning Educator Internship and six semester hours of coursework from an accredited IHE with a minimum 3.00 GPA in each course related to public education or WVDE WVLearns courses completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; or a Master's +30 salary classification, or is a minimum of 60 years old; or10.1.g.1.B. Holds a Professional Teaching Certificate valid for five years each that has been issued twice after January 1 of the year the five-year certificate expires; and holds a Bachelor's Degree related to public education pursuant to section 9.10; and complete five years of educational full-time teaching experience including two years in the specialization(s) and one year minimum full-time in a West Virginia public school or in an accredited private school in accordance with Policy 2330, completed the Beginning Educator Internship and six semester hours of coursework from an accredited IHE with a minimum 3.00 GPA in each course related to public education or WVDE WVLearns courses completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; or is a minimum of 60 years old; or10.1.g.1.C. Holds a Five-Year Professional Teaching Certificate, a Master's Degree, and completed five years of educational full-time teaching experience including two years in the specialization(s) and one year minimum full-time in a West Virginia public school or in an accredited private school in accordance with Policy 2330; and, completed the Beginning Educator Internship may apply for a Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate after meeting experience requirements; or 10.1.g.1.C.1. Candidates who are certified through NBPTS may apply for a permanent certification any time after the NBPTS designation is reflected on the professional teaching certificate; or10.1.g.1.D. Hold a valid out-of-state certificate that reflects permanent status by the issuing state, verification of a minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience in a public school in the endorsement area(s) included on the valid certificate which is required to be verified by the appropriate licensing agency or system set forth in section 16.2; and10.1.g.1.E. Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate must be recommended for a Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate by the employing county superintendent. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator must secure a recommendation from a personal or professional reference that is not related to, nor residing in, the same household as the candidate.10.1.g.2. Validity Period. The Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate shall remain valid unless it is surrendered, suspended, or revoked.10.2. Professional Administrative Certificate.10.2.a. Provisional Administrative Certificate.10.2.a.1. General Criteria. A Provisional Administrative Certificate may be issued to a candidate who meets the following criteria: holds the minimum degree specified in Appendix A through an accredited IHE or an equivalent degree through an IHE in a foreign country or a valid out-of-state certificate; the general requirements in accordance with section 9; the minimum GPA required in section 9.11; and has completed three years of valid administrative/management level experience or teaching experience as defined in section 4. The Provisional Administrative Certificate shall be endorsed for Superintendent, Principal, and/or General Supervisor of Instruction and shall indicate the specialization(s) and grade levels the certificate holder is authorized to be assigned to in the public schools. Experience acquired under the Provisional Administrative Certificate may be used to satisfy conversion requirements. 10.2.a.1.A. An individual holding a Provisional Administrative Certificate may be employed as an administrator in a West Virginia public school and is authorized to perform observations with the online Initial ELI but is not eligible to conduct evaluations until the educator is issued an Initial Professional Administrative Certificate.10.2.a.2. Validity Period. The Provisional Administrative Certificate is valid for five school years and expires on June 30 of the last year of its validity.10.2.a.3. Renewal of a Provisional Administrative Certificate. 10.2.a.3.A. Renewal of a Provisional Administrative Certificate valid for one year. 10.2.a.3.A.1. Three semester hours of coursework from an accredited IHE with a minimum 3.00 GPA in each course related to public education or WVDE WVLearns courses completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; and10.2.a.3.A.2. Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate must be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator must secure a recommendation from a personal or professional reference that is not related to, nor residing in the same household as, the candidate.10.2.a.3.B. Renewal of a Provisional Administrative Certificate valid for five years. 10.2.a.3.B.1. Six semester hours of coursework from an accredited IHE with a minimum 3.00 GPA in each course related to public education or WVDE WVLearns courses completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; or an MA+30 for salary classification based on the awarding of a MA; or has reached the minimum of 60 years old; and10.2.a.3.B.2. Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate must be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator must secure a recommendation from a personal or professional reference that is not related to, nor residing in the same household as, the candidate.10.2.b. Initial Professional Administrative Certificate. 10.2.b.1. General Criteria. An initial Professional Administrative Certificate may be issued to a candidate who meets the following criteria: holds the minimum degree specified in Appendix A through an accredited IHE; the general requirements specified in section 9; the minimum GPA in accordance with section 9.11; three years of valid administrative/management level or teaching experience in accordance with section 4; the Comprehensive Educator Leadership Institute (ELI) in evaluation skills offered through WVDE or equivalent training approved by the WVBE; and employment as an Administrator, Supervisor of Instruction, or Superintendent for a West Virginia county board of education within 90 days of employment, and the conditions for issuance in accordance with section 10.2.b.2. An initial Professional Administrative Certificate authorizes the certificate holder to be employed as a Superintendent, Principal, and/or General Instruction Supervisor in specialization(s) and grade level(s) endorsed on the certificate in public schools.10.2.b.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for licensure is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria:10.2.b.2.A. State-Approved Program. Successful completion of an IHE's state-approved educational leadership program and be recommended by the designated official at the IHE where the candidate completed the program; or,10.2.b.2.B. Out-of-State Licensure. For educators who hold a valid out-of-state Administrative Certificate, the candidate is required to only present official academic transcripts reflecting that they have earned the required master's degree from an accredited IHE and a copy of the educator's valid out-of-state Administrative Certificate to be issued a certificate, or present a letter of eligibility from the other state's licensing agency in lieu of the IHE recommendation provided that the educator has completed the ELI and three years of valid administrative/management level experience or teaching experience as defined in section 4 and hold, or be eligible to hold, a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate and provide official academic transcripts verifying that the candidate has earned the required master's degree from an accredited IHE. The out-of-state Administrative Certificate is required to be for the same or equivalent specialization for which a West Virginia endorsement is available; or,10.2.b.2.C. Out-of-State Graduate Not Licensed. In addition to the general criteria in section 10.2.a.1, the educator is required to satisfy the minimum proficiency level, as approved by the WVBE, on the content specialization test in educational leadership unless the candidate meets one of the exemptions specified in section 10.1.e. Required scores are specified in the directory.10.2.b.3. Validity Period. The Initial Professional Administrative Certificate is valid for five school years and expires on June 30 of the last year of its validity.10.2.b.4. Renewal of Professional Administrative Certificate. 10.2.b.4.A. Renewal of a Professional Administrative Certificate valid for one year 10.2.b.4.A.1. Three semester hours of coursework from an accredited IHE with a minimum 3.00 GPA in each course related to public education or WVDE WVLearns courses completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; and,10.2.b.4.A.2. Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate must be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator must secure a recommendation from a personal or professional reference that is not related to, nor residing in the same household as, the candidate.10.2.b.4.B. Renewal of a Professional Administrative Certificate valid for five years. 10.2.b.4.B.1. Six semester hours of coursework from an accredited IHE with a minimum 3.00 GPA in each course related to public education or WVDE WVLearns courses completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; or hold an MA+30 salary classification based on the awarding of a MA; or is a minimum of 60 years old; and,10.2.b.4.B.2. Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate must be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator must secure a recommendation from a personal or professional reference that is not related to, nor residing in the same household as, the candidate.10.2.c. Permanent Professional Administrative Certificate.10.2.c.1. Conditions for Issuance. In order to convert the initial Professional Administrative Certificate to a Permanent Professional Administrative Certificate, the candidate for licensure is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria: 10.2.c.1.A. Five years of educational experience, two years of which must be in any, or a combination of, the specialization(s) reflected on the Professional Administrative Certificate, and have completed one year in a West Virginia public school or in a non-public school that has been accredited through a WVBE-approved accreditation agency in accordance with Policy 2330; or,10.2.c.1.A.1. Any candidate for superintendent, assistant superintendent, or associate superintendent who has earned a doctorate degree from an accredited IHE and has either completed three successful years of teaching in public education or acquired the equivalent of three years of valid administrative/management experience or supervision as defined in section 4, after employment by the county board of education and completion of the face-to-face Evaluation Leadership Institute may be issued a permanent administrative certificate qualifying the candidate to be employed as a county superintendent; and,10.2.c.1.A.2. Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate must be recommended for a Permanent Professional Administrative Certificate by the employing county superintendent. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator must secure a recommendation from a personal or professional reference that is not related to, nor residing in the same household as, the candidate.10.2.c.2. Validity Period. The Permanent Professional Administrative Certificate shall remain valid unless it is surrendered, suspended, or revoked.10.3. Professional Student Support Certificate.10.3.a. Professional Student Support Certificate. 10.3.a.1. General Criteria. A Professional Student Support Certificate may be issued to a candidate who has completed and met all requirements of a state-approved educator preparation program or has satisfied the requirements established in W. Va. Code §18A-3-2a. Out-of-state candidates are required to meet the requirements in section 16. The Professional Student Support Certificate shall include an endorsement indicating the specialization(s) and grade level(s), identified in Appendix A, the certificate holder is authorized to be assigned to in the public schools.10.3.a.1.A. School Counselor. A Professional Student Support Certificate may be issued for School Counselor to a candidate who meets the following criteria: holds an MA in Counseling from an accredited IHE and has successfully completed an accredited School Counseling Program; or, holds an MA in Counseling from an accredited IHE and a valid out-of-state certificate endorsed in school counseling.10.3.a.1.B. School Nurse. A Professional Student Support Certificate is issued for School Nurse to a candidate who meets the following criteria: holds a BA or MA in nursing from an accredited IHE, a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the West Virginia Registered Nurse Board; or, holds a valid Multi-State Registered Nurse (RN) license from a compact state, and has successfully completed an accredited School Nursing Program, holds a valid national certificate in school nursing from the National Board of Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN); or holds a valid national certification in an area recognized by WVDE for school nurses that includes, but is not limited to, school nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner, clinical specialist in community health nursing, clinical specialist in child and adolescent psychiatric and mental health nursing, or advanced nursing administration. 10.3.a.1.B.1. Exceptions. 10.3.a.1.B.1.(a). A School Nurse who obtained NBCSN certification prior to a BA being required may hold an AA to meet the degree requirement in section 9, or a School Nurse who is employed on a Full-Time/First Class Permit in accordance with section 11, is not required to have a minimum of a BA for issuance of the original permit. The candidate is required to submit documentation of a valid RN license issued by the West Virginia Registered Nurse Board. The WVDE shall review the status of any disciplinary action prior to issuance of the certificate.10.3.a.1.B.1.(b). A School Nurse who is employed on a Full-Time/First Class Permit in accordance with section 11.2 after July 1 is only required to have a minimum of three semester hours of coursework during the first year of the permit's issuance.10.3.a.1.C. School Psychologist. A Professional Student Support Certificate may be issued for School Psychologist to a candidate who meets the following criteria: completion of an approved School Psychologist MA program from an accredited IHE or an equivalent degree as determined by the West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists.10.3.a.1.D. Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). A Professional Student Support Certificate may be issued for SLP to a candidate who completes an approved SLP MA program from an accredited IHE.10.3.a.1.D.1. Exceptions. 10.3.a.1.D.1.(a). SLPs without a certificate issued to practice in a public school setting is required to provide verification from the IHE where the SLP preparation program was completed (MA); verification of completion of a practicum/clinical experience in the pre-kindergarten (pre-k)-12 setting; a copy of the valid SLP certificate from the state agency that issued the SLP certificate; hold a valid West Virginia Board of Examiners for Speech-Pathology and Audiology license; hold a valid national certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA); submit official seal-bearing transcripts reflecting all degrees earned, submit passing scores on current Praxis exam as specified in the directory, or meet the criteria in section 10.3.a.1.D.1(a).(2); and, complete a West Virginia State Police and FBI background check (section 9 of this policy) and (W. Va. Code § 18A-3-10). 10.3.a.1.D.1.(a).(1). Required Exam. Candidates who hold a valid national certification by ASHA who took Praxis exam(s) required by ASHA at the time the national certification was obtained are exempt from meeting the required WVBE exam specified in the directory at the time of application.10.3.a.1.D.1.(a).(2). Candidates without pre-k-12 practicum/clinical experience. A Professional Provisional Student Support Certificate for SLP may be issued to a candidate who has completed the requirements in accordance with section 10.3.a except verification of completion of a practicum/clinical experience in the pre-k-12 setting. In lieu of practicum/clinical experience, candidates are required to provide verification that they have completed a minimum of one year of experience working with pre-k-12 students in the State that issued the SLP license. 10.3.a.1.D.1.(b). Validity Period. The Provisional Student Support Certificate is valid for one school year and expires on June 30 of that school year. An educator who graduates in December, or whose Provisional Certificate is effective on or after January 1, may be issued a Provisional Certificate valid until June 30 of the following school year. The Provisional Certificate may not be renewed.10.3.a.1.D.1.(c). Conversion of a Provisional Student Support Certificate to a Professional Student Support Certificate. Candidates are required to provide documentation that they have acquired a minimum of one year of full-time or contracted services experience working in a West Virginia public school as an SLP with successful evaluations.10.3.a.1.E. Attendance Director. A professional Student Support Certificate may be issued for Attendance Director to a candidate who has completed an approved Social Services and Attendance program from an accredited IHE.10.3.a.2. Validity Period. The Professional Student Support Certificate is valid for three school years and expires on June 30 of the last year of its validity.10.3.a.3. Renewal of Professional Student Support Certificate.10.3.a.3.A. Renewal of a Professional Student Support Certificate issued for one year. 10.3.a.3.A.1. Three semester hours of coursework from an accredited IHE with a minimum 3.00 GPA in each course related to public education or WVDE WVLearns courses completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; and,10.3.a.3.A.2 Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate must be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator must secure a recommendation from a personal or professional reference that is not related to, nor residing in the same household as, the candidate.10.3.a.3.B. Renewal of a Professional Student Support Certificate issued for three years. 10.3.a.3.B.1. General Criteria. The application for renewal is required to be submitted after January 1 of the year the certificate expires. The candidate for licensure is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria: 10.3.a.3.B.1.(a). Six semester hours of coursework from an accredited IHE with a minimum 3.00 GPA in each course related to public education or WVDE WVLearns courses completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; or a Master's +30 salary classification, or is a minimum of 60 years old; and10.3.a.3.B.1.(b). Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate must be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator must secure a recommendation from a personal or professional reference that is not related to, nor residing in the same household as, the candidate.10.3.a.3.C. Exceptions. 10.3.a.3.C.1. School Nurse candidates with an expired certificate and an offer of employment who worked in the nursing field for the previous academic year may be issued a one-year authorization to meet the requirements for renewal of the Professional Student Support Certificate with verification from the entity where the candidate was employed in a nursing capacity.10.3.b. Professional Five-Year Student Support Certificate. 10.3.b.1. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for licensure is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria:10.3.b.1.A. Coursework. Six semester hours of coursework from an accredited IHE with a minimum 3.00 GPA in each course related to public education or WVDE WVLearns courses completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the application date; or a Master's +30 salary classification, or is minimum of 60 years old; and,10.3.b.1.B. Experience. Two years of full-time experience, one year of which must have been completed in West Virginia in one, or a combination of, the endorsement(s) on the candidate's Professional Student Support Certificate.10.3.b.2. Validity Period. The Professional Student Support Certificate is valid for five years and expires on June 30 of the last year of its validity.10.3.b.3. Renewal of Five-Year Student Support Certificate.10.3.b.3.A. Six semester hours of coursework from an accredited IHE with a minimum 3.00 GPA in each course related to public education or WVDE WVLearns courses completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; or a Master's +30 salary classification, or is minimum of 60 years old; and10.3.b.3.B. Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate must be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator must secure a recommendation from a personal or professional reference that is not related to, nor residing in the same household as, the candidate.10.3.c. Permanent Professional Student Support Certificate.10.3.c.1. Conditions for Issuance. A candidate for licensure is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria:10.3.c.1.A. Holds, or will be eligible to hold a Professional Student Support Certificate valid for three years or five years after January 1 of the year in which the three-year certificate was issued expires; and holds a Master's Degree related to public education as defined in section 9.10; and completed five years of educational full-time teaching experience including two years in the specialization(s) and one year minimum full-time in a West Virginia public school or an accredited private school in accordance with Policy 2330, and six semester hours of coursework from an accredited IHE with a minimum 3.00 GPA in each course related to public education or WVDE WVLearns courses completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; or a Master's +30 salary classification, or is minimum of 60 years old; or,10.3.c.1.B. Holds a Professional Support Certificate valid for five years each that has been issued twice after January 1 of the year in which the five-year certificate was issued expires; and holds a Bachelor's Degree related to public education as defined in section 9.10; and completed five years of educational full-time teaching experience including two years in the specialization(s) and one year minimum full-time in a West Virginia public school or in an accredited private school in accordance with Policy 2330, and six semester hours of coursework from an accredited IHE with a minimum 3.00 GPA in each course related to public education or WVDE WVLearns courses completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; or is minimum of 60 years old; or,10.3.c.1.C. Holds a Five-Year Professional Student Certificate, a Master's Degree, and completed five years of educational full-time teaching experience including two years in the specialization(s) and one year minimum full-time in a West Virginia public school or in an accredited private school in accordance with Policy 2330, may apply for a Permanent Professional Student Support Certificate after meeting experience requirements; or10.3.c.1.D. Holds a valid out-of-state certificate that reflects permanent status by the issuing state, verification of a minimum of five years of full-time experience in the endorsement area(s) is required to be indicated on the valid certificate and in a public school setting, verified by the appropriate licensing agency or system in accordance with section 16.10.3.c.2. Validity Period. The Permanent Professional Student Support Certificate shall remain valid unless it is surrendered, suspended, or revoked. 10.3.c.2.A. Exception. Student Support and Administrative credentials are exempt from the TPA Requirement and any educator with a West Virginia professional teaching certificate initially issued prior to November 15, 2021; and,10.3.c.3. Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate shall be recommended by the superintendent or official designee. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator is required to secure a recommendation from a personal or professional reference that is not related to, nor residing in the same household as, the candidate.10.4. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Certificate.10.4.a. Temporary CTE Certificate.10.4.a.1. General Criteria. A non-renewable Temporary CTE Certificate may be issued to an educator who holds a valid out-of-state CTE Certificate; has been offered employment; and, is applying for West Virginia licensure, provided the educator meets the general criteria for the Initial CTE Certificate in accordance with section 10.4.b, except for holding the required 5 years of teaching experience and/or the required industry recognized credentials and/or passing scores on tests as identified in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual. A non-renewable Temporary CTE Certificate may be issued to an educator who holds a valid West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate and has been offered employment; provided, the educator meets the general criteria for the Initial CTE Certificate in accordance with section 9, except for obtaining the specified credential identified in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual. To convert this certificate to the CTE Certificate, the educator must acquire the required industry recognized credentials; pass all required tests; complete applicable WVDE approved coursework, and, apply for initial licensure.10.4.a.2. Validity Period. The Temporary CTE Certificate is valid for one year and expires on June 30 of the year of its validity.10.4.b. Initial CTE Certificate. 10.4.b.1. General Criteria. An Initial CTE Certificate may be issued to a candidate who holds a high school diploma, state-approved high school equivalency, or a degree, as prescribed by the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual, through an accredited IHE; and meets the following criteria: the general requirements specified in section 10.4; acquired the work and training experience specified in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual; passed the tests in accordance with the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual; and the appropriate eligible requirements identified in section 9. The CTE Certificate is required to include the specialization(s) and grade level(s) the certificate holder is authorized to be assigned to within the public schools.10.4.b.2. Conditions for Issuance. A candidate for licensure is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria: successful completion of a state-approved CTE preparation program and is recommended for a CTE Certificate by a designated official from the program the candidate completed; or, holds a valid West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate with verification of the required years of work experience by the current or former employer(s) as defined in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual; or holds a valid out-of-state CTE Certificate in the specialization(s) for which West Virginia licensure is requested and three years of successful out-of-state experience as an educator within the seven years immediately preceding the date of application; 10.4.b.2.A. Industry Recognized Credentials. For each CTE program of study, the alternatively certified teacher hired after June 18, 2003, is required to: hold and maintain the industry recognized credential if the credential is recognized; and attain additional certification or endorsements required by the credentialing agency for the program of study the alternatively certified teacher is currently teaching; and pass the testing requirements specified in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual, if applicable; and,10.4.b.2.B. Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate must be recommended for a CTE Certificate by the employing county superintendent. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator must secure a recommendation from a personal or professional reference that is not related to, nor residing in the same household as, the candidate.10.4.b.3. Validity Period. The CTE Certificate shall be valid for not more than five years and expires on June 30 of the last year of its validity.10.4.b.4. Additional Endorsements for Existing Career Technical Education (CTE) Certificates. A candidate who already holds a valid West Virginia CTE Certificate endorsed as specified in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual may apply for additional endorsements by submitting documentation that the certificate holder has acquired the appropriate wage-earning work experience; passed required state exam(s) for the endorsement(s) the candidate has applied to be included on their CTE Certificate; and, holds valid industry credential(s), if applicable.10.4.b.5. Renewal of the CTE Certificate. A candidate for licensure is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria: 10.4.b.5.A. Coursework. Six semester hours of appropriate college/university coursework reflecting a 3.00 GPA related to public education, as defined in section 9.10, or WVLearns courses through the WVDE. The coursework must have been completed after the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; or hold a minimum of an MA and a minimum salary classification (professional or CTE) of an MA+30; or is a minimum of 60 years old; and10.4.b.5.B. Industry Recognized Credentials. A valid industry credential is required for renewal of the CTE Certificate as prescribed by the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual; and,10.4.b.5.C. Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate must be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator must secure a recommendation from a personal or professional reference that is not related to, nor residing in the same household as, the candidate. 10.4.b.5.C.1. Recognition of Out-of-State CTE Certificates. A CTE Certificate for employment in a West Virginia pubic school may be issued to an eligible out-of-state candidate that submits documentation that they meet the following criteria: holds a valid out-of-state certificate equivalent to the CTE Certificate of eligibility issued by another state that meets all of the requirements of that state for full certification; with verification of five years of successful full-time teaching experience in a public school in the area(s) of CTE endorsement(s) reflected on the certificate and the required industry recognized credential/s or passing scores on tests as identified in WV Endorsement and Testing Manual, and passes a criminal history record check conducted by the West Virginia State Police and the FBI as required by W. Va. Code § 18A-3-10 and section 9.2.10.4.c. Permanent CTE Certificate. 10.4.c.1. Conditions for Issuance. A candidate for licensure is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria:10.4.c.1.A. Hold or be eligible for a CTE Certificate valid for five years; and, 10.4.c.1.A.1. Hold an earned MA related to the public education as defined in section 9.10; and10.4.c.1.A.2. Completed five years of professional educational experience including two years in the specialization(s) for which the permanent certificate is requested; or10.4.c.1.B. Hold a CTE Certificate valid for five years; and, 10.4.c.1.B.1. Renew the CTE Certificate valid for five years after meeting the criteria in accordance with section 10.5; and10.4.c.1.C. Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate must be recommended for a Permanent CTE Certificate by the employing county superintendent. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator must secure a recommendation from a personal or professional reference that is not related to, nor residing in the same household as, the candidate.10.4.c.2. Validity Period. The Permanent CTE Certificate shall remain valid unless it is surrendered, suspended, or revoked.10.5. Other Certificates. 10.5.a. Professional Business Official Certificate.10.5.a.1. General Criteria. A Professional Business Official Certificate may be issued to a candidate employed for a specific assignment who has completed a minimum of a BA through an accredited IHE; the general requirements specified in section 9; met the minimum GPA in accordance with section 9.11; and satisfied the conditions for issuance specified in section 10.5.10.5.a.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for the Professional Business Official Certificate is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria: holds a minimum of a BA, including 24 semester hours of coursework in accounting completed with a minimum of 2.50 GPA; and be recommended for a Professional Business Official Certificate by the county superintendent based on the candidate being the most qualified candidate for the position.10.5.a.3. Validity Period. The Professional Business Official Certificate is valid for a period of three years and expires on June 30 of the last year of its validity.10.5.a.4. Renewal. The candidate for licensure is required to provide documentation that they meet the following criteria: completed 15 clock hours annually of professional learning activities with credit offered, or approved by, the WVDE for a total of 45 hours completed at the time of renewal unless otherwise approved by the WVDE; and, be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent in the county the candidate is, or was, employed.10.5.b. Professional Accountant Certificate. 10.5.b.1. General Criteria. A Professional Accountant Certificate may be issued to a candidate employed for a specific assignment who has completed a minimum of a BA through an accredited IHE; the general requirements specified in section 9; the minimum GPA specified in section 9.11; and, the conditions for issuance specified in section 10.5.10.5.b.2. Conditions for Issuance. A candidate for the Professional Accountant Certificate is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria: holds a minimum of a BA, including 24 semester hours of coursework in accounting completed with a minimum of 2.50 GPA; and be recommended for a Professional Accountant Certificate by the county superintendent based on the candidate being the most qualified candidate for the position.10.5.b.3. Validity Period. The Professional Accountant Certificate is valid for three years and expires on June 30 of the last year of its validity.10.5.b.4. Renewal. A candidate for licensure is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria: completed six clock hours annually of professional learning activities with credit offered, or approved, by the WVDE for a total of 18 hours at the time of renewal unless otherwise approved by the WVDE and be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent in the county the candidate is, or was, employed.10.5.c. Professional School Nutrition Director Certificate. 10.5.c.1. General Criteria. A Professional School Nutrition Director Certificate may be issued to a candidate employed for the management of the day-to-day operations of school food service who has completed a minimum of a BA through an accredited IHE; holds a valid Authorization for School Nutrition Director; meets the general requirements specified in section 9; the minimum GPA specified in section 9.11; and the conditions for issuance specified in section 10.5.10.5.c.2. Conditions for Issuance. A candidate for the Professional School Nutrition Director Certificate is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria: holds a minimum of a BA in an area approved by the WVDE; a Nutrition Specialist Credentialing (SNS) issued by the School Nutrition Association (SNA); have a minimum of two years of professional experience in school nutrition or related area approved by the WVDE; and be recommended for a Professional Nutrition Director Certificate by the county superintendent based on the candidate being the most qualified candidate for the position.10.5.c.3. Validity Period. The Professional School Nutrition Director Certificate is issued to expire on June 30 of the year in which the SNS certificate is set to expire.10.5.c.4. Renewal. A candidate for licensure is required to submit documentation that they meet the following criteria: Valid renewed SNS certificate issued by the School Nutrition Association (SNA); and be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent in the county where the candidate is employed.10.5.d. School Nurse Certificate 10.5.d.1. General Criteria. A Temporary Nurse Certificate may be issued to a candidate who holds a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license as set forth in W. Va. Code § 30-7-6; the general requirements specified in section 9; the minimum GPA specified in section 9.11 if applicable; and the conditions for issuance specified in section 10.5.d.2.10.5.d.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for the Temporary Nurse Certificate must submit evidence of the following: is at least 18 years of age; minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; holds a valid RN license issued by the West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses with review and approval of disciplinary action; complete the School Nurse orientation professional learning activities provided or approved by the WVDE; and receive the recommendation of the county superintendent verifying that the candidate is the most qualified candidate for the position.10.5.d.3. Validity Period. The Temporary Nurse Certificate shall be valid for a period of one year and shall expire on June 30 of the last year of its validity and may not be renewed.10.5.d.4. Conversion of the Temporary Nurse Certificate to or Issuance of the Nurse Certificate. The candidate for licensure must provide evidence of satisfying the following: holds a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license as set forth in W. Va. Code § 30-7-6; the general requirements specified in section 9; the minimum GPA specified in section 9.11 if applicable; and proof of completion or WVDE-approved college/university coursework or its equivalent from West Virginia WVLearns.10.5.d.5. Validity Period. The Professional Nurse Certificate shall be valid for a period of three years and shall expire on June 30 of the last year of its validity.10.5.d.6. Renewal of Professional Nurse Certificate. Complete a minimum of 12 continuing education contact hours in school health or pediatric medicine topics provided or approved by the WVDE; and be recommended for renewal by the employing county superintendent in the county where the candidate is employed.W. Va. Code R. § 126-136-10