W. Va. Code R. § 126-161-12

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

Section 126-161-12 - Additional Alternative Preparation Programs to Prepare Teachers Established or Adopted Solely by the WVBE

12.1. Additional alternative preparation programs to prepare teachers established or adopted solely by the WVBE are separate from the programs established under W. Va. Code §§ 18A-3-1b, 18A-3-1g, and 18A-3-1h, do not require any partner, and are applicable only to persons who hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited IHE and meet requirements of grade point average aligned to Policy 5202 and the West Virginia Licensure Testing Directory found on the WVDE website.

12.2. These programs are subject to other provisions of W. Va. Code §§ 18A-3-1 through 18A-3-1i and other sections of this policy only to the extent specifically provided within this section.

12.3. These programs may be an alternative to the standard college and university programs for the education of teachers and may address content area preparation of these persons.

12.4. These programs, pursuant to W. Va. Code § 18A-3-1j, are administered and provided by the WVDE. The WVDE may approve training and coursework it determines is substantially aligned to WVBE approved pedagogical standards to be included in these alternative certification programs. The WVDE may partner and collaborate with other entities for assistance in providing these programs. These programs are for initial teacher certification.

12.5. Individuals participating or completing these programs qualify for, receive, and maintain licenses and certificates as described in Policy 5202. The WVDE may set program criteria to include that employment is not required for enrollment and participation in these programs, leading to licensure as described in Policy 5202.

12.6. Requirements of a Comprehensive Evaluation Report, for programs described in section 12, are separate from those described in other sections of this policy and, if required by the WVDE, are pursuant to W. Va. Code § 18A-3-1i.

12.7. Individuals must comply with provisions of section 7.7 regarding WVBE-approved exams, assessments, and passing score requirements.

12.8. Additional Requirements of WVDE Alternative Certification Programs' Instruction for Elementary Education.

12.8.a. Educator preparation programs preparing candidates seeking licensure for elementary education must provide training and instruction to:

12.8.a.1. include instruction in state-adopted grade-level content standards, foundational reading and mathematics skills, and how to implement reading instruction using high-quality instructional materials; and

12.8.a.2. provide effective instruction and intervention for students with reading and mathematics deficiencies, including students with characteristics of dyslexia or dyscalculia; and

12.8.a.3. understand and use student data to make instructional decisions.

12.8.b. Programs for specific learning disabilities, including dyslexia and dyscalculia, should ascribe to a common set of professional standards for the benefit of the students served. The basis of ascribing to common standards requires recognizing common characteristics of the disabilities. The International Dyslexia Association offers widely-adopted and consistent standards to guide the preparation, certification, and professional development for teachers of reading and related literacy skills in classroom, remedial, and clinical settings.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-161-12