W. Va. Code R. § 126-161-13

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

Section 126-161-13 - Programs Not Implemented During Initial Approval Status and Programs Placed on Probationary Approval Status

13.1. All WVBE-approved alternative certification program providers which have not enrolled a candidate or begun implementing their state-approved program within the period of Initial Approval Status must submit a request for Continuing Approval Status for WVBE consideration no later than 60 days prior to the Initial Approval Status period ending. The WVBE may place the program provider on a Continuing Approval Status, Probationary Approval Status, or revoke program approval of the provider once this request is submitted by the provider.

13.2. WVBE-approved alternative certification programs with deficiencies identified by the ACEPPRB and WVBE may be placed on Probationary Approval Status for a period of two school years. Programs placed on probationary approval status must submit a written improvement plan within 60 days of being placed on the status to the WVDE for approval in consultation with ACEPPRB members. A progress report will be submitted by the program provider on a form developed and with criteria prescribed by the WVDE no later than 60 days prior to the end of the first probationary school year for consideration by the ACEPPRB and WVBE to determine if the program is making satisfactory progress. Based upon this report, the ACEPPRB will have an option of submitting a recommendation to the WVBE to remove the program's approval status or the ACEPPRB may allow the program to continue under probationary approval status for the second school year. No later than 60 days prior to the end of the second probationary school year, another progress report will be submitted by the program provider on a form developed and with criteria prescribed by the WVDE. Based upon this report, the ACEPPRB will submit a recommendation to the WVBE to either remove the program's approval status or place the program on Continuing Approval Status. Alternative certification programs that have their approval removed by the WVBE will no longer be allowed to enroll new program participants and must provide to the maximum extent possible all actions and supports required for participants that enrolled before the date on which the program's approval was removed to successfully complete the program and become a certified teacher in West Virginia.