First-Class/Full-Time Permit for Student Support

Initial Application

• Validity Period: 1 year
• General Requirements: US Citizen or hold eligible documentation (see WVBE Policy 5202); good character, age 18
• Education Level: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (Regionally accredited IHE).
• Grade Point Average: Minimum Overall Cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Coursework/Training: Enrolled in a program for Speech-Language Pathologist, or Attendance Director or 70% of the program for School Psychologist, or 30% and field-based coursework for School Counselor verifying the applicant’s enrollment in the program, is required.
• Testing: No
• Employment Required: Yes. the vacancy must have been posted with no certified individuals making application and an offer of employment must be made.
• Job Posting Required: Yes
• Official Recommendation: Superintendent
• Official Transcripts (when applicable): To send official transcripts to our office electronically, please have those sent to cert.transcripts.wvde@k12.wv.us. If you select to send them electronically, they must be sent directly from the institution to the Office of Certification.

Renewal

• Validity Period: 1 Year (Renewable up to 4 times for a total of 5 years)
• Grade Point Average: Minimum 3.0 GPA for all required coursework
• Coursework/Training: Six hours of required coursework. Signature of the Designated Institutional Official, verifying the applicant’s enrollment in the state approved program, is required.
• Credential: Valid or expired WV First-Class/Full-Time Permit, continued employment in the current position.
• Testing: Individuals must pass all WVBE required exams upon program completion to apply for a professional certificate.
• Employment Required: Yes.
• Official Recommendation: Superintendent
• Official Transcripts (when applicable): Unofficial transcripts or a grade printout reflecting completed coursework for renewal.

This permit costs $35.