West Virginia Code
Article 3. Training, Certification, Licensing, Professional Development
§18A-3-4. Validity of Present Certificates

Nothing in this article shall be construed or interpreted in such way as to invalidate or in any manner change or shorten the validity period of certificates, including grade-level teaching rights, in force on the effective date of this act, nor the right to renew or make permanent such certificates.

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