Long-Term/Short-Term Residency Permit

Candidate Requirements

To apply, you must

• Be U.S. citizen or hold eligible documentation (see WVBE Policy 5202).
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be physically, mentally, and emotionally qualified.
• Have recommendation from the county superintendent and designated college or university official.
• Maintain good standing in a regionally accredited program that provides licensure as a teacher, administrator, or student support personnel.
  • This program may be in-state or out-of-state.
• Complete program requirements, like applicable state tests or the Praxis exam, before starting or completing clinical experience.
  • If enrolled in a West Virginia approved program, you must have passing scores on all State Board-approved basic skills and content exams.
  • Speech Language Pathologist candidates do not need to provide passing content scores before/during their clinical experience.
  • If you are in a year-long residency, you are not required to have passing scores on State Board content exams during Residency I, and can receive a Short-Term Yearlong Residency Permit
    • You must meet Praxis II requirements to be eligible for a Long-Term Yearlong Residency Permit during Residency II.

Application Instructions

If this is your first time applying for a certificate issued by the West Virginia Department of Education, you will need to register. Follow the instructions for first-time applicants.

1. Download the application form.
2. Fill in the applicant information. Work with your employer and your institute of higher education to get the necessary signatures and supporting documents. 
3. Pay the application fee online before submitting your application.
4. Mail your application and all supporting documentation to the Office of Certification using the following address:
   
   West Virginia Department of Education
   Office of Certification Services
   Building 6, Suite 550
   1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
   Charleston, WV 25305-0330

Note: If you are employed within a West Virginia educational system, the application must be uploaded by your employer’s human resources office.

$35