Personnel

1. Current WV Professional Teaching Certificate in one of the approved certification endorsements (see Approved Professional Teaching Certificate Endorsement for Pre-K). OR
2. Current Authorization for Community Programs.

Approved Professional Teaching Certificate Endorsement Codes for Universal Pre-K 3603 Early Education (Pre-K-K):

• 3606 Preschool Education (B-Pre-K)
• 4120 Preschool Handicapped (Pre-K)
• 4121 Preschool Handicapped- Restricted (Pre-K)
• 4122 Preschool Special Needs (Pre-K) 4123 Developmentally Delayed (Pre-K)

1. A Lead Teacher employed by a collaborative community program who holds a current WV Professional Teaching Certificate must also have an approved certification endorsement (see Approved Professional Teaching Certificate Endorsements for Universal Pre-K).
2. If the Lead Teacher is employed in a collaborative community program, the teacher must hold a Community Programs Authorization. Approved Community Program Authorization Code 8000 Community Programs (PK-PK)

1. Initial Teacher Certification (in-state applicants) (Two Pages)
   • Applicant Information Page.
   • Form 20T— In-State Institutional Recommendation
2. Form 7-Applicant Consent/Release of Background Results- 7—Applicant Consent/Release of Background Results

1. Form 50 (two pages) with signature of community program director. a. Applicant Information b. Form 50- Community Program Authorization
2. Form 7-Applicant Consent/Release of Background Results- 7—Applicant Consent/Release of Background Results
3. Form 4B- Receive the recommendation of the director of the community program under contract with the county board of education.
4. Official seal-bearing transcripts that reflect a Bachelor’s degree with minimum GPA of 2.5. Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood, or occupational development with an emphasis in child development/early childhood is required. If the degree is out of field, a waiver request letter and waiver request form must be submitted.
5. Specialized Training – Verification of coursework and/or professional development, approved by the WVDE, in the areas of preschool special education, child development, preschool curriculum, early language and literacy, assessment of young children, and family and community involvement (proof of completion of all six courses are required for permanent authorization). 6. Verification of at least one year of early education teaching experience.

1. Renewal of Professional Teaching/Student Support Certificate
   • Application Information Page
   • Form 4-Professional Certificate Renewal, Conversion, or Permanent.
   • Required documentation based on selected renewal options on form 4.

1. Form 50 (two pages) with signature of community program director. a. Applicant Information b. Form 50- Community Program Authorization
2. Official seal-bearing transcripts that reflect a minimum of six semester hours of required coursework OR WVDE e-Learning certificates that meet the required coursework (minimum of 2).

1. Form 41 (three pages)

   Applicant Information with signature of the superintendent.

   • Form 41 page 2 – Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher Authorization
   • Form 41 page 3 – Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher Authorization.
   • Form 7-Applicant Consent/Release of Background Results- State and Federal Background Check
2. Evidence of successful completion of The State Competency Exam.
3. Official seal bearing transcripts

OR

Any WVDE e-Learning completion certificates that meet ECCAT requirements (Only if the applicant would like to have courses count toward permanent authorization).

1. Form 41 (three pages)

   Applicant Information with signature of the superintendent.

   • Form 41 page 2 – Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher Authorization
   • Form 41 page 3 – Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher Authorization.
   • Form 7-Applicant Consent/Release of Background Results- State and Federal Background Check
2. Evidence of successful completion of The State Competency Exam.
3. Official seal bearing transcripts

OR

Any WVDE e-Learning completion certificates that meet ECCAT requirements (Only if the applicant would like to have courses count toward permanent authorization).

1. Form 41 (three pages)
   • Applicant Information with signature of superintendent.
   • Form 41 page 2 – Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher Authorization
   • Form 41 page 3 – Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher Authorization.
2. Evidence of completing three semester hours of required coursework or equivalent (one of the following):
   • WVDE e-Learning certificate(s)
   • Official seal-bearing transcripts
   • ACDS certificate (semester completion certificate)
   • CDA certificate (signature of the CDA advisor)

1. Form 41 (three pages)
   • Applicant Information with signature of superintendent.
   • Form 41 page 2 – Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher Authorization
   • Form 41 page 3 – Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher Authorization.
2. Evidence of completing three semester hours of required coursework or equivalent (one of the following):
   • WVDE e-Learning certificate(s)
   • Official seal-bearing transcripts
   • ACDS certificate (semester completion certificate)
   • CDA certificate (signature of the CDA advisor)