The Professional Administrative Certificate is valid for five years.
Candidate Requirements
US Citizen or hold eligible documentation (see WVBE Policy 5202)
Good character
Age 18
Physically, mentally, and emotionally qualified
Employment as an administrator in West Virginia schools
Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0
Minimum of a master’s degree OR a post graduate certificate in educational leadership
Minimum of 3 years of management level or teaching experience.
Successful completion of the Evaluation Leadership Institute approved by the WVBE
To send official transcripts to our office, please have your college/university send them to cert.transcripts.wvde@k12.wv.us. Transcripts must be received from the institution, and not the applicant.
Application Instructions
Download the Conversion from a Professional Provisional to an Initial Administrative License form and fill out the required information. You will need to include your Evaluation Leadership Institute Certificate, and verification of your employment as an administrator.
Pay the processing fee online before submitting your form.
Submit your application to your employer. Your application must be uploaded by your employer’s human resources office.