(a) An additional alternative program to prepare highly qualified special education teachers are separate from the programs established under sections one-b and one-g of this article and are applicable only to persons who hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
(b) These programs are subject to the other provisions of sections one-b, one-c, one-e and one-f of this article only to the extent specifically provided in State Board rule.
(c) These programs may be an alternative to the standard college and university programs for the education of special education teachers and also may address the content area preparation of these persons.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 3. Training, Certification, Licensing, Professional Development
§18A-3-1a. Alternative Programs for the Education of Teachers; Purpose; Definitions
§18A-3-1d. Alternative Program Rules; Necessary Contents
§18A-3-1e. State Board Approval; Prohibited Acts
§18A-3-1g. Alternative Program for Highly Qualified Special Education Teachers
§18A-3-1h. Additional Alternative Program to Prepare Highly Qualified Special Education Teachers
§18A-3-1j. Additional Alternative Preparation Programs Administered by the Department of Education
§18A-3-2. Teacher Certification; Required; Expiration;
§18A-3-2a. Certificates Valid in the Public Schools That May Be Issued by the State Superintendent
§18A-3-2c. Minimum Qualities, Proficiencies and Skills Required of Principals; State Board Rule
§18A-3-3. Renewal of Certificates; Permanent Certification
§18A-3-3a. Payment of Tuition, Registration and Other Fees for Teachers; Maximum Payment per Teacher
§18A-3-4. Validity of Present Certificates
§18A-3-5. Validity of Certificates Held by Members of Armed Forces
§18A-3-8. County Professional Staff Development Councils
§18A-3-9. County Service Personnel Staff Development Councils
§18A-3-10. Criminal History Check of Applicants for Licensure by the State Department of Education