West Virginia Code
Article 3. Training, Certification, Licensing, Professional Development
§18A-3-1j. Additional Alternative Preparation Programs Administered by the Department of Education

(a) Additional alternative programs to prepare teachers established or adopted solely by the State Board of Education are separate from the programs established under 18A-3-1b, 18A-3-1g, and 18A-3-1h of this code, do not required any partner, and are applicable only to persons who hold a bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
(b) These programs are subject to other provisions of this article only to the extent specifically provided in state board rules.
(c) These programs may be an alternative to the standard college and university programs for the education of teacher and also may address the content area preparation of these persons.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 18A. School Personnel

Article 3. Training, Certification, Licensing, Professional Development

§18A-3-1. Teacher Preparation Programs; Program Approval and Standards; Authority to Issue Teaching Certificates

§18A-3-1a. Alternative Programs for the Education of Teachers; Purpose; Definitions

§18A-3-1b. Alternative Program Partnerships; Formation; Necessary Partners; Partnership Agreements; Single-Provider Programs

§18A-3-1c. Alternative Program Instruction for Classroom Teachers; Methods; Training and Evaluation Phases; Professional Support Team; Tuition

§18A-3-1d. Alternative Program Rules; Necessary Contents

§18A-3-1e. State Board Approval; Prohibited Acts

§18A-3-1f. Alternative Program Participation; Eligibility for Alternative Program Certificate; Contract Renewals; Hiring Preference

§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-3-1i. Recommendation for Certification of Alternative Program Teachers; Report Forms to Be Prepared by State Superintendent; Appeal

§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-3-6. Grounds for Revocation or Suspension of Certificates; Other Authorized Actions by State Superintendent; Required Reporting by County Superintendents; and Recalling Certificates for Correction

§18A-3-7. Certificate Fees

§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

§18A-3-11. Fellowship for 21st Century Learners

§18A-3-12. Technology Integration Specialists