W. Va. Code R. § 126-136-10
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 126-136-10 - [Effective until 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 an individual possesses an expired out-of-state certificate issued without restrictions equivalent to a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate, at the time of application and meets the general requirements of section 9 (including the criminal history record check as referred to in sections 9.2 and 9.3), 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, obtain 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 obtain the recommendation from the employing county superintendent.10.1.a.4. Conversion of Temporary Renewable Teaching Certificate to an Initial Professional Teaching Certificate. To convert Temporary Renewable Teaching Certificate to an Initial Professional Teaching Certificate applicant must have three years of full-time teaching experience under the Temporary Renewable Teaching Certificate and in one or more area(s) of endorsement on such certificate, be employed in a West Virginia public school, obtain 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 obtain the recommendation from 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 granted only one time to an individual who has completed an approved preparation program, has attempted the content Praxis two or more times without meeting the required cut score.10.1.b.2. Conditions for Issuance. The applicant for the Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers must submit evidence of the following: holds a minimum of a BA including completion of an approved preparation program that included a clinical experience, residency, or equivalent with the exception of passing scores for the Praxis content and professional education assessments; and with a minimum of a B or better average in the content area in which they will be seeking licensure; and who has a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; and receives the recommendation of the county superintendent verifying that the applicant is the most qualified candidate for the position. Candidates who completed the program prior to January 1, 2020, must 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, obtain 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 obtain the recommendation from 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 obtain an Initial Professional Teaching Certificate a candidate shall complete three years of full-time experience under the Temporary Teaching Certificate for Program Completers, obtain successful evaluations for each year taught under the Temporary Certificate for Program Completers within the West Virginia Educator Evaluation System with an earned performance rating of Emerging or above, six semester hours of coursework or an MA+30, or age of 60 or above, meet the required cut scores on all WVBE-required testing as outlined in section 10.1.c; or meet a qualifying exemption as outlined in section 10.1.e; or meet the WVBE-required score on the edTPA teacher performance assessment as outlined 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 to a three-year professional teaching certificate at any time once 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 person who has completed and met all requirements of a state-approved educator preparation program or has satisfied the requirements of W. Va. Code §18A-3-2 a. Out-of-state candidates must meet the requirements in section 16 of this policy. The Professional Teaching Certificate shall be endorsed to indicate the specialization(s) and grade levels, identified in Appendix A, in which the holder can be legally assigned within the public schools.10.1.c.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for the Professional Teaching Certificate must submit evidence of completing criteria described in section 9; if employed, obtain the recommendation from the employing county superintendent; and 10.1.c.2.A. WVBE-Adopted Tests. Unless identified as an exemption an educator must satisfy the minimum proficiency levels or any identified option as indicated in the directory located on the WVDE website as adopted by the WVBE for: 10.1.c.2.A.1. The required Pre-Professional Skills Tests in reading, writing, and mathematics; and10.1.c.2.A.2. Content Specialization Test(s) for each specialization for which licensure is requested, if a test is required; and10.1.c.2.A.3. The Professional Education Test that includes most of the grade levels indicated on the anticipated certificate or approved nationally-normed teacher performance assessment (TPA), or a WVBE-approved, scientifically valid and reliable TPA as indicated in Policy 5100 and in the directory or meet the conditions under section 10.4.a.3.10.1.c.3. Validity Period. The Professional Teaching Certificate shall be valid for three years and shall expire on June 30 of the last year of its validity and may be renewed. 10.1.c.3.A. The Professional Teaching Certificate is non-transferable unless the requirements listed in section 10.1.c.5 are met. Experience gained on the initial non-transferable Professional Teaching Certificate may not be used for conversion purposes.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 per Policy 5100 may convert the certificate to a three-year transferable Professional Teaching Certificate upon application.10.1.c.4.A. The Non-Transferrable Professional Teaching Certificate may not be converted beyond a three-year certificate until the performance assessment requirement is met as described in section 10.4.a.3; or10.1.c.4.B. After January 1 of the year in which the certificate expires, and the candidate has met the WVBE-approved Teacher Performance Assessment per Policy 5100, a candidate may be eligible for a Five-Year Professional Teaching Certificate or a Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate if all requirements are met in sections 10.6.d through 10.7.d; or10.1.c.4.C. A candidate who holds a Non-Transferrable Professional Teaching Certificate may convert upon application to a Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate once the candidate has completed 10 years of full-time experience in a West Virginia public school or in a non-public school that has been accredited through the WVBE-approved accreditation agency as per prescribed in Policy 2330.10.1.d. Provisional Alternative Certificate. 10.1.d.1. General Criteria. A Provisional Alternative Certificate may be issued to a person who has completed and met all requirements of: a) a West Virginia County Alternative Certification Program for the Education of Teachers pursuant to Policy 5901and has received an offer of employment from a county board of education and has held an Alternative Teaching Certificate for a minimum of one school year. Provisional Alternative Certificates shall be endorsed to indicate the specialization(s) and grade levels, identified in Appendix A, in which the holder can be legally assigned within the public schools and endorsed in eligible endorsements as per WVBE-approved alternative programs. The Provisional Alternative Certificate is non-transferable.10.1.d.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for the Provisional Alternative Certificate must submit evidence of completing criteria described in section 9, meet WVBE testing requirements as listed in section 10.1.e, and must obtain recommendation from the employing county superintendent.10.1.d.3. Validity Period. The Provisional Alternative Certificate shall be valid for one school year, shall expire 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. The application for renewal must be submitted after January 1 of the year in which the certificate expires. The candidate for licensure must submit evidence of current employment in a West Virginia county school, satisfactory evaluations pursuant to W. Va. Code § 18A-2-12, and the recommendation of the superintendent of the county where the candidate is employed.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 must submit evidence of completing 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 exemption as stated in section 9.5; and10.1.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 and related to the public school program as defined in section 9.10.g and must have been completed subsequent to the issuance of the initial Provisional Alternative Professional Certificate to be converted and within the last five years, or hold an MA+30 or reached the age of 60; 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 and in one or more area(s) of endorsement on such certificate in West Virginia; and10.1.d.5.D. Successful Evaluations. Successful evaluations for each year taught under the Provisional Alternative Professional Certificate within the West Virginia Educator Evaluation System, and with an earned performance rating of Emerging or above; and recommendation of the employing county superintendent, multi-county CTE administrator, or West Virginia Schools of Diversion and Transition (WVSDT) Superintendent or designee.10.1.d.5.E. After January 1 of the year in which the certificate expires, and the candidate has met the WVBE-approved Teacher Performance Assessment per Policy 5100, a candidate may be eligible for a Five-Year Professional Teaching Certificate.10.1.e. Initial Professional Teaching Certificate.10.1.e.1. General Criteria. An Initial Professional Teaching Certificate may be issued to a person 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 who has completed the requirements listed in 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 for which licensure is being sought and in the state where the certificate was issued. An Initial Professional Teaching Certificate may be issued in the teaching specializations identified in Appendix A. The Initial Professional Teaching Certificate shall be endorsed to indicate the specialization(s) and grade levels in which the holder can be legally assigned within the public schools.10.1.e.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for an Initial Professional Teaching Certificate must submit evidence of meeting criteria in section 10.1.c or meet the guidelines for out-of-state candidates in section 16; or meet the guidelines 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 those listed in Appendix A; and10.1.e.2.A. WVBE-Adopted Tests. Unless identified as an exemption in the directory, an educator must satisfy the minimum proficiency levels or any identified option as indicated in the directory located on the WVDE website as adopted by the WVBE for the required Pre-Professional Skills Tests in reading, writing, and mathematics; and Content Specialization Test(s) for each specialization for which licensure is requested, if a test is required. All West Virginia Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) or WVBE-approved program completers must have completed a WVBE-approved Teacher Performance Assessment as per Policy 5100 or meet the teacher performance assessment requirements as outlined in the Directory. 10.1.e.2.A.1. Exemptions. A list of exemptions is included in the directory located on the WVDE website.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 on which the candidate passed the examination if such tests were the tests required in the WVBE policy (or out-of-state policy if applicable) effective at the time the tests were taken. 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 for initial licensure only. A candidate whose test scores exceed the ten-year validity period at the time of application for licensure, or where the test or test scores have changed, is required to satisfy current tests and passing scores.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 and may be used 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 the completion of an approved program for licensure is required to satisfy any current and additional test requirement(s) and program components in effect at the time of application and to comply with conditions outlined for the validity period.10.1.e.3. Validity Period. The Initial Professional Teaching Certificate shall be valid for three school years and shall expire 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 to add a new specialization to their Professional Teaching Certificate are required to satisfy the content test requirement if a test is required. Candidates who hold a valid professional certificate are exempt from pre-professional and professional tests.10.1.e.5. Renewal of an Initial Professional Teaching Certificate. 10.1.e.5.A. Must meet criteria as indicated in section 10.4.10.1.f. Professional Five-Year Teaching Certificate.10.1.f.1. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for licensure must submit evidence of completing the following criteria: 10.1.f.1.A. Coursework. Must meet criteria as indicated in section 10.4.a.1; and10.1.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 as prescribed in Policy 2330, or was initially licensed in West Virginia prior to January 1, 1992; and10.1.f.1.C. Teaching Experience. Two years of full-time teaching experience, one of which must be completed in a West Virginia public school or in a non-public school that has been accredited through a WVBE-approved accreditation agency as prescribed in Policy 2330, within one or a combination of the endorsements on the initial professional certificate; and10.1.f.1.D. Teacher Performance Assessment. Must meet requirements listed in section 10.4.a.3.10.1.f.2. Validity Period. The Professional Teaching Certificate valid for five years shall expire 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. Must meet criteria as indicated in section 10.4.10.1.g. Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate. 10.1.g.1. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for licensure must submit evidence of completing the following criteria:10.1.g.1.A. Hold or be eligible for the Professional Teaching Certificate valid for five years after January 1 of the year in which the certificate that has been issued for three years expires; and hold an MA related to the public school program as defined in section 9.10.g; and complete five years of educational full-time experience including two within the specialization(s) for which the permanent certificate is requested and one year must be completed in a West Virginia public school or in a non-public school that has been accredited through a WVBE-approved accreditation agency as prescribed in Policy 2330; or10.1.g.1.B. Hold a valid Professional Teaching Certificate issued for five years; or hold a five-year Professional Teaching Certificate that has been renewed one time for the full five-year period; and six semester hours of appropriate renewal credit reflecting a 3.00 GPA or eligible WVDE WVLearns coursework; or a minimum of an MA+30 salary classification based on the awarding of an MA; or age 60; and complete five years of educational full-time experience including two within the specialization(s) for which the permanent certificate is requested and one year must be completed in a West Virginia public school or in a non-public school that has been accredited through a WVBE-approved accreditation agency as prescribed in Policy 2330; or 10.1.g.1.B.1. Candidates who obtain certification through NBPTS may apply for a permanent certification at any time once the NBPTS is reflected on the professional teaching certificate; or10.1.g.1.C. 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 the endorsement area(s) listed on the valid certificate and in a public school setting, and which is verified by the appropriate licensing agency or system (refer to section 16.2); and10.1.g.1.D. Recommendation. Must meet criteria as indicated in section 10.4.a.4.10.1.g.2. Validity Period. The Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate shall remain valid unless 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 person who has completed: the minimum degree specified in Appendix A through an accredited IHE or an equivalent degree through an IHE in a foreign country or holds a valid out-of-state certificate; the general requirements specified in section 9; the minimum GPA specified in section 9.11; and three years of valid administrative/management level experience as defined in section 4 or teaching experience. 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 in which the holder may be assigned within the public schools. Experience gained on the Provisional Administrative Certificate may be used for conversion purposes. 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 may perform observations with the online Initial ELI but is unable to perform evaluations until the educator holds an Initial Professional Administrative Certificate.10.2.a.2. Validity Period. The Provisional Administrative Certificate shall be valid for five school years and shall expire on June 30 of the last day of its validity.10.2.a.3. Renewal of a Provisional Administrative Certificate.10.2.a.3.A. Must meet criteria as indicated in section 10.4.10.2.b. Initial Professional Administrative Certificate. 10.2.b.1. General Criteria. An Initial Professional Administrative Certificate may be issued to a person who has completed: the minimum degree specified in Appendix A through an accredited IHE; the general requirements specified in section 9; the minimum GPA specified in section 9.11; three years of valid administrative/management level as defined in section 4 or teaching experience; 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 in a West Virginia county board of education within 90 days of employment, and the conditions for issuance identified in section 10.2.b.2. The Initial Professional Administrative Certificate shall be endorsed for Superintendent, Principal, and/or Supervisor General Instruction and shall indicate the specialization(s) and grade levels in which the holder can be legally assigned within the public schools.10.2.b.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for licensure must submit evidence of completing the following criteria: 10.2.b.2.A. State-Approved Program. Successful completion of an IHE's state-approved educational leadership program and the recommendation of the designated official at the IHE through which the program was completed; or10.2.b.2.B. Out-of-State Licensure. For those educators who hold a valid out-of-state Administrative Certificate, the candidate needs only to present official transcripts reflecting required a master's degree from a regionally accredited IHE and a copy of the educator's valid out-of-state Administrative Certificate to be licensed, 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 as defined in section 4 or teaching experience and hold or be eligible to hold a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate and present official transcripts reflecting required a master's degree from a regionally accredited IHE. The out-of-state Administrative Certificate must be in the specialization for which West Virginia licensure is available and requested (refer to section 16 for more information on out-of-state certification); or10.2.b.2.C. Out-of-State Graduate Not Licensed. In addition to the general criteria in section 10.2.a.1, the educator must satisfy the minimum proficiency level, as adopted 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 identified in the directory located on the WVDE website.10.2.b.3. Validity Period. The Initial Professional Administrative Certificate shall be valid for five school years and shall expire on June 30 of the last year of its validity.10.2.b.4. Renewal of Professional Administrative Certificate. 10.2.b.4.A. Must meet criteria as indicated in section 10.4.10.2.c. Permanent Professional Administrative Certificate.10.2.c.1. Conditions for Issuance. In order to convert the Initial Professional Administrative Certificate to the Permanent Professional Administrative Certificate, the candidate for licensure must submit evidence of completing 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 specializations reflected on the Professional Administrative Certificate, and one year of which must be completed in a West Virginia public school or in a non-public school that has been accredited through a WVBE-approved accreditation agency as prescribed in Policy 2330; or 10.2.c.1.A.1. Any candidate for superintendent, assistant superintendent, or associate superintendent who possesses an earned doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education and either has completed three successful years of teaching in public education or has the equivalent of three years of valid administrative/management experience or supervision as defined in section 4 of this policy, after employment by the county board of education and completion of the face-to-face Evaluation Leadership Institute shall be granted a permanent administrative certificate and shall be a licensed county superintendent; and10.2.c.1.B. Recommendation. Must meet criteria as indicated in section 10.4.a.4.10.2.c.2. Validity Period. The Permanent Professional Administrative Certificate shall remain valid unless 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 person 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 must meet the requirements in section 16 of this policy. The Professional Student Support Certificate shall be endorsed to indicate the specialization(s) and grade levels, identified in Appendix A, in which the holder can be legally assigned within the public schools. 10.3.a.1.A. School Counselor. A Professional Student Support Certificate is issued for School Counselor to a candidate who meets the following criteria: MA in Counseling from an accredited IHE; and successful completion of an accredited School Counseling Program; or holds a valid out-of-state certificate endorsed in school counseling, and holds an MA in Counseling from an accredited IHE.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: BA or MA in nursing from an accredited IHE, holds a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the West Virginia Registered Nurse Board with review and approval of disciplinary action or holds a valid Multi-State Registered Nurse (RN) license from a compact state, and 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 (refer to section 11), is not required to have a minimum of a BA for issuance of the original Permit. Evidence of a valid RN license issued by the West Virginia Registered Nurse Board is required with review and approval of disciplinary action.10.3.a.1.B.1.(b). A School Nurse who is employed on a Full-Time/First Class Permit (refer to 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 is 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 is issued for SLP to a candidate who meets the following criteria: completion of 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 must obtain a verification from the IHE where the SLP preparation program was completed (MA); obtain verification of completion of a practicum/clinical experience in the pre-kindergarten (pre-k)-12 setting; provide a copy of the valid SLP certificate from a state agency that issued the SLP certificate; hold a valid West Virginia Board of Examiners for Speech-Pathology and Audiology license; hold 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 outlined in the directory, or meets the criteria in section 10.3.a.1.D.1(a).(2); and complete a West Virginia State Police and FBI background check pursuant to W. Va. Code § 18A-3-10 and section 9. 10.3.a.1.D.1.(a).(1). Required Exam. Candidates who hold valid national certification by ASHA who took the Praxis exam required by ASHA at the time the national certification was obtained are exempt from meeting the required WVBE exam effective 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 all the requirements as outlined in 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 must provide verification of a minimum of one year of experience working with pre-k-12-age students in the state that issued the SLP license.10.3.a.1.D.1.(b). Validity Period. The Provisional Student Support Certificate shall be valid for one school year and shall expire 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 is valid for a period of one year and 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 must provide evidence of 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 is issued for Attendance Director to a candidate who meets the following criteria: completion of an approved Social Services and Attendance program from an accredited IHE.10.3.a.2. Validity Period. The Professional Student Support Certificate shall be valid for three school years and shall expire 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. Must meet criteria as indicated in section 10.4.10.3.a.3.B. Exceptions. 10.3.a.3.B.1. School Nurse candidates with an expired certificate and with an offer of employment who have been working in the nursing field for the previous academic year may receive 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 must submit evidence of completing the following criteria:10.3.b.1.A. Coursework. Must meet criteria as indicated in section 10.4.a.1.; and10.3.b.1.B. Experience. Two years of full-time experience, one of which must be completed in West Virginia within one or a combination of the endorsements on the Professional Student Support Certificate.10.3.b.2. Validity Period. The Professional Student Support Certificate valid for five years shall expire 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. Must meet criteria as indicated in section 10.4.10.3.c. Permanent Professional Student Support Certificate. 10.3.c.1. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for licensure must submit evidence of completing the following criteria:10.3.c.1.A. Hold or be eligible for the Professional Student Support Certificate valid for five years; and hold a master's degree related to the public school program as defined in section 9.10.g; and complete five years of educational full-time experience including two within the specialization(s) with one year in a public school in West Virginia or in a non-public school that has been accredited through a WVBE-approved accreditation agency as prescribed in Policy 2330 for which the permanent certificate is requested; or10.3.c.1.B. Out-of-State Candidates (refer to section 16 for criteria); or10.3.c.1.C. Hold a Professional Student Support Certificate valid for five years; and 10.3.c.1.C.1. One Renewal. Renew the Professional Five-Year Student Support Certificate once, based on criteria as indicated in section 10.4.10.3.c.2. Validity Period. The Permanent Professional Student Support Certificate shall remain valid unless surrendered, suspended, or revoked.10.4. Renewal of a Professional Certificate. 10.4.a. General Criteria. The application for renewal must be submitted after January 1 of the year in which the certificate expires. The candidate for licensure must submit evidence of completing the following criteria: 10.4.a.1. Coursework. For a renewed certificate valid for three or five years as applicable: 10.4.a.1.A. Six semester hours of eligible college/university coursework related to the public school program as defined in section 9.10.g reflecting a minimum of a 3.00 GPA, or relevant to a master's degree in a curriculum related to the public school program, or related to improvement of instruction and the candidate's current endorsement area(s), needed to qualify for an additional endorsement, or credit prescribed by the county as a result of a candidate's evaluation; or10.4.a.1.B. WVDE WVLearns courses related to the public school program; and10.4.a.1.C. All coursework must have been completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application. WVDE WVLearns certificates are not eligible for advanced salary classification; or10.4.a.1.D. Hold a minimum of an MA+30 salary classification based on the awarding of a MA; or has reached 60 years of age and presents a copy of the birth certificate or official government-issued documentation.10.4.a.2. Coursework. For a renewed certificate valid for one year: 10.4.a.2.A. Three semester hours of eligible college/university coursework related to the public school program as defined in section 9.10.g reflecting a minimum of a 3.00 GPA, or relevant to a master's degree in a curriculum related to the public school program, or related to improvement of instruction and the applicant's current endorsement area(s), needed to qualify for an additional endorsement, or credit prescribed by the county as a result of a candidate's evaluation; or10.4.a.2.B. Eligible WVDE WVLearns course related to the public school program; and10.4.a.2.C. All coursework must have been completed subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed and within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application. WVDE WVLearns certificates are not eligible for advanced salary classification.10.4.a.3. Successfully completed a WVBE-approved Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA), or five years of full-time out-of-state teaching experience. 10.4.a.3.A. Exception. Student Support and Administrative credentials are exempt from the TPA Requirement and any teacher with a West Virginia professional teaching certificate initially issued prior to November 15, 2021; and10.4.a.4. Recommendation. If the candidate is currently employed by a county board of education, multi-county CTE center, or WVSDT, the candidate must receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent. If the educator is not employed by a county board of education, then the educator must secure a recommendation from the educator's most recent employer provided that such employment severance does not exceed one year. If employment severance in an educational setting is greater than one year, the candidate must submit a recommendation from the current employer or community leader.10.5. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Certificate.10.5.a. Temporary CTE Certificate.10.5.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 and has been offered employment and is seeking West Virginia licensure, provided the educator meets the general criteria for the Initial CTE certificate as specified in section 10.5.b with the exception of the required industry recognized credentials and/or passing scores on required tests. 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 as specified in section 9 with the exception of passing scores on the required NOCTI exam(s). To upgrade this certificate to the CTE Certificate, the educator must acquire the required industry recognized credentials, pass all required tests, and apply for initial licensure.10.5.a.2. Validity Period. The Temporary CTE Certificate valid for one year shall expire on June 30 of the year of its validity.10.5.b. Initial CTE Certificate. 10.5.b.1. General Criteria. An Initial CTE Certificate may be issued to a person 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 has completed: the general requirements specified in section 10.5.a.1; the work and training experience specified in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual maintained on the WVDE website; the tests specified in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual maintained on the WVDE website; and the appropriate eligible requirements identified in section 9. A CTE Certificate may be issued in the CTE specializations identified in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual maintained on the WVDE website. The CTE Certificate shall be endorsed to indicate the specialization(s) and grade levels in which the holder can be legally assigned within the public schools.10.5.b.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for licensure must submit evidence of completing the following criteria: successful completion of state-approved CTE preparation program with a minimum 2.50 GPA and the recommendation of the designated official at the IHE through which the program was completed; or 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 maintained on the WVDE website; or 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; and 10.5.b.2.A. Industry Recognized Credentials. For each CTE area of specialization, the alternatively certified teacher hired after June 18, 2003, must: hold and maintain the industry recognized credential when such credential exists; and attain additional certification or endorsements required by the credentialing agency for the program of study in which the alternatively certified teacher is currently teaching (refer to the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual maintained on the WVDE website); and passage of the written and performance sections of the content specialization tests identified in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual maintained on the WVDE website, if applicable; and10.5.b.2.B. Recommendation. Must meet criteria as indicated in section 10.4.a.4.10.5.b.3. Validity Period. The CTE Certificate shall be valid for no more than five years and shall expire on June 30 of the last year of its validity.10.5.b.4. Additional Endorsements for Existing Career Technical Education (CTE) Certificates. An individual who already holds a valid West Virginia CTE Certificate endorsed as identified in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual maintained on the WVDE website may add another endorsement by verifying the appropriate wage-earning work experience, passing required state exam(s) for the endorsement sought, and holding valid industry credential(s), if applicable.10.5.b.5. Renewal of the CTE Certificate. The candidate for licensure must submit evidence of completing the following criteria:10.5.b.5.A. Coursework. Six semester hours of appropriate college/university coursework reflecting a 3.00 GPA related to the public school program, as defined in section 9.10.g, or WVLearns courses through the WVDE. The coursework must have been completed subsequent to 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 of a salary classification (professional or CTE) of an MA+30; or has reached 60 years of age and presents a copy of the birth certificate or official government issued documentation; and10.5.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 maintained on the WVDE website; and10.5.b.5.C. Recommendation. Must meet criteria as indicated in section 10.4.a.4.10.5.c. Permanent CTE Certificate. 10.5.c.1. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for licensure must submit evidence of completing the following criteria: 10.5.c.1.A. Hold or be eligible for the CTE Certificate valid for five years; and 10.5.c.1.A.1. Hold an earned MA related to the public school program as defined in section 9.10.g; and10.5.c.1.A.2. Complete five years of professional educational experience including two within the specialization(s) for which the permanent certificate is requested; or10.5.c.1.B. Hold a CTE Certificate valid for five years; and 10.5.c.1.B.1. Renew the CTE Certificate valid for five years once based on criteria as indicated in section 10.5.b.4.A; and10.5.c.1.C. Recommendation. Must meet criteria as indicated in section 10.4.a.4.10.5.c.2. Validity Period. The Permanent CTE Certificate shall remain valid unless surrendered, suspended, or revoked.10.6. Other Certificates. 10.6.a. Professional Business Official Certificate.10.6.a.1. General Criteria. A Professional Business Official Certificate may be issued to an individual 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 10.6.a.2.10.6.a.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for the Professional Business Official Certificate must submit evidence of the following: holds a minimum of a BA including 24 semester hours of coursework in accounting completed with a minimum of 2.50 GPA; and receive the recommendation of the county superintendent verifying that the candidate is the most qualified candidate for the position.10.6.a.3. Validity Period. The Professional Business Official Certificate shall be valid for a period of three years and shall expire on June 30 of the last year of its validity.10.6.a.4. Renewal. The candidate for licensure must provide evidence of satisfying the following: complete 15 clock hours annually of professional learning activities with credit offered or approved by the WVDE for a total of 45 hours at the time of renewal unless otherwise approved by the WVDE; and receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent in the county in which the candidate is or was employed.10.6.b. Professional Accountant Certificate.10.6.b.1. General Criteria. A Professional Accountant Certificate may be issued to an individual 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 10.6.b.2.10.6.b.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for the Professional Accountant Certificate must submit evidence of the following: holds a minimum of a BA including 24 semester hours of coursework in accounting completed with a minimum of 2.50 GPA; and receive the recommendation of the county superintendent verifying that the candidate is the most qualified candidate for the position.10.6.b.3. Validity Period. The Professional Accountant Certificate shall be valid for a period of three years and shall expire on June 30 of the last year of its validity.10.6.b.4. Renewal. The candidate for licensure must provide evidence of satisfying the following: complete 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 receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent in the county in which the candidate is or was employed.W. Va. Code R. § 126-136-10