61. STATE CERTIFICATION AGENCIES Office of teacher Education and certification Roger Office. VERMONT. Contact our State Office. virginia west virginia. Office of Professional Preparation Building 6 http://www.dantes.doded.mil/dantes_web/troopstoteachers/certinst.htm

The navigation menu uses javascript. Please use the text only version. Skip Navigation Text Only STATE CERTIFICATION AGENCIES Look here for a list of internet connections to various State Certification Agencies Below is a listing of mailing addresses and phone numbers for all State Certification Agencies. ALABAMA Contact our State Office ALASKA Alaska Department of Ed. Teacher Ed. and Certification Juneau, AK 99801-1894 Telephone: (907) 465-2831 Fax: (907) 465-2441 ARIZONA Contact our State Office ARKANSAS Contact our State Office CALIFORNIA Contact our State Office COLORADO Contact our State Office CONNECTICUT Contact our State Office DELAWARE Professional Standards and Certification State Dept. of Public Instruction Townsend Building P.O. Box 1402 Dover, DE 19903. Telephone: 1-800-433-5292 or (302) 739-4686 (Mon, Wed, Fri only) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Teacher Education and Certification Branch Suite IOIA 215 G St. N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 Telephone: (202) 724-4246 Fax: (202) 724-8784 FLORIDA Contact our State Office GEORGIA Contact our State Office HAWAII Dept. of Education

62. Certification Help west virginia Dept 25305 (304) 5587842 (800) 982-2378 wvde.state.wv.us/certification/. of Public Instruction teacher Education and Licensing PO Box 7841 Madison http://www2.nsta.org/careers/alternative_certification.asp

Careers home Appendix C State by state sources of information on certification and alternative certification For a central source of links to the 50 states' certification requirements, see the University of Kentucky College of Education's website Or write, call, or go online to the sources listed below. Alabama Dept. of Education Teacher Education and Certification PO Box 302101 Montgomery, AL 36130-2101 www.alsde.edu/html/home.asp Alaska Dept. of Education Teacher Education and Certification 810 West Tenth St., Suite 200 Juneau, AK 99801-1984 www.eed.state.ak.us Arizona Dept. of Education Teacher Certification Unit 1535 West Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85007 ade.state.az.us Arkansas Dept. of Education Nontraditional Licensure Program 623 Woodlane Little Rock, AR 72201 arkedu.state.ar.us California Commission on Teacher Credentialing 1900 Capitol Ave. Sacramento, CA 95814-4213 www.ctc.ca.gov Colorado Dept. of Education Educator Licensing 201 E. Colfax Avenue, Room 105 Denver, CO 80203-1799 www.cde.state.co.us

63. What Makes A Great Teacher? - West Virginia - GreatSchools.net school to obtain National Board certification. have information on teacher quality McEwan http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/wv/259/parent

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington, D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Sign up for our free newsletter to help your child succeed in school. Sign Up Edit Subscription Complete List of Articles Search Articles: or Browse Our Glossary and/or AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY Search by: County or Address School or District Name City State What Makes a Great Teacher?

64. CR:OPPOSING NATIONAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION OR NATIONAL TEACHER TESTING do not support national teacher certification or national Professional Educators, Keystone teachers Association, west virginia Professional Educators http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec99/cr050599-teach.htm

Return to the 1999 Congressional Record directory Project FREEDOM Opening Page CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: May 5, 1999 OPPOSING NATIONAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION OR NATIONAL TEACHER TESTING HON. RON PAUL OF TEXAS [Page: E858] Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce legislation to forbid the use of federal funds to develop or implement a national system of teacher certification or a national teacher test. My bill also forbids the Department of Education from denying funds to any state or local education agency because that state or local educational agency has refused to adopt a federally-approved method of teacher certification or testing. This legislation in no way interferes with a state's ability to use federal funds to support their chosen method of teacher certification or testing. Having failed to implement a national curriculum through the front door with national student testing (thanks to the efforts of members of the Education Committee under the leadership of Chairman Goodling ), the administration is now trying to implement a national curriculum through the backdoor with national teacher testing and certification. National teacher certification will allow the federal government to determine what would-be teachers need to know in order to practice their chosen profession. Teacher education will revolve around preparing teachers to pass the national test or to receive a national certificate. New teachers will then base their lesson plans on what they needed to know in order to receive their Education Department-approved teaching certificate. Therefore, I call on those of my colleagues who oppose a national curriculum to join me in opposing national teacher testing and certification with the same vigor with which you opposed national student testing.

65. Teacher Education | Secondary Certification the Bureau of teacher certification and Preparation. anticipate seeking certification outside Pennsylvania Vermont, virginia, Washington, west virginia, Wyoming. http://www.fandm.edu/Departments/studentacadaffairs/education/certification.html

Teacher Education Home Contact Teacher Certification in Pennsylvania Approved Certification Preparation Programs In PA Pennsylvania has 93 colleges and universities that offer teacher education programs approved by the Department of Education. Students who secure the recommendation for certification by the college or university have met: all requirements of the approved preparation program, the qualifying scores on the appropriate Praxis tests and other requirements established by the State Board of Education. The program approval process is based upon general and subject-specific guidelines, rather than a minimum number of credits, set by the Department of Education and implemented by the preparing institution. To view the programs, go to: Approved Certification Programs Requirements for Teacher Certification in Pennsylvania All candidates for initial certification in Pennsylvania must have earned at least a baccalaureate degree, completed an approved program of teacher education and passed the PRAXIS series tests for their certification area. All candidates for certification must meet the qualifying scores for all applicable tests at the time their applications for certification are received by the Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation. Students interested in seeking certification may pick up materials pertaining to these tests in the Education Department Office at 57 South College St. or may review and download the materials instantly from the

66. Teacher Certification you check requirements on a regular basis as many states are continually revising their teacher certification/licensure rules Indiana, New Mexico, west virginia. http://www.wadsworth.com/education_d/special_features/states.html

@import url(/stylesheets/bonus.css); Home Contact Us Find Your Rep BookShop ... Special Education Teacher Certification Every state has its own teacher certification and/or licensure requirements. To check on the requirements for your state, please consult the following directory. This resource may help you plan your own journey towards becoming a teacher, although, we recommend that you check requirements on a regular basis as many states are continually revising their teacher certification/licensure rules and requirements. Alabama Kentucky North Dakota Alaska ... Privacy Policy Thomson Learning is a division of The Thomson Corporation

67. AFT: Lessons For Life: Resources: 2: West Virginia Zero Tolerance Policy at any school, whether in west virginia or another process; Threatening, abusing or intimidating a teacher/pupil; class only upon written certification, with a http://www.aft.org/lessons/two/westva.html

AFT Home Lessons for Life What is the Lessons for Life program? Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Learning ... Resources The West Virginia Zero Tolerance Campaign On March 11, 1995, the state legislature in West Virginia passed the West Virginia Productive and Safe Schools Act. This was the culmination of a year-long effort by the West Virginia Federation of Teachers. It is a great example of how a state federation, with support from its local unions and members, can work with community groups, school boards, politicians and other public officials to bring higher standards of conduct to public schools. About the legislation The West Virginia Productive and Safe Schools Act was originally drafted by the West Virginia Federation of Teachers. The law gives teachers and other school employees the legal right to immediately exclude students for: disorderly conduct; threatening, abusing or intimidating a teacher or student; disobeying a school employee; interfering with the educational process; or

68. Calvin Education Department Vermont; virginia; Washington; Washington DC*; west virginia; Wisconsin*; Wyoming*. Evaluations of programs will be done by the teacher certification Office at Calvin http://www.calvin.edu/academic/education/certific.htm

Skip Navigation Home Courses Core Curriculum ... Contact Us Certification Virtually every state or province requires that prospective teachers hold a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree and a teaching certificate. To qualify for the certificate the student must complete a number of state-prescribed professional studies in education. STATE OF MICHIGAN The State of Michigan charges a substantial fee (approximately $125.00) to issue a Provisional certificate. Information on this is provided during directed teaching. The Teacher Education program at Calvin College matches or exceeds the requirements for a Michigan Provisional certificate. Because Calvin College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation in Teacher Education, graduates can more easily obtain certification in other states. However, many states are presently changing their certification requirements. For example, the states marked with an asterisk (*) now require a course in teaching the exceptional child. If you are an elementary teacher and if one of these states is your home state, or if you are quite certain you may teach in one of these states, you should consider taking a course in the exceptional child. A number of states, such as California, require a master's degree or its equivalent for regular teacher certification. All states require some sort of validation after a teacher completes a college program.

69. Student Teaching http//www.k12.wa.us west virginia State Department wvde.state.wv.us/certification/ Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Bureau of teacher Education and http://www.lhup.edu/student_teaching/cert_require.htm

HOME ADMISSIONS STUDENTS ALUMNI ... PDE Dept. Homepages: Early Childhood Ed. Elementary/Secondary Ed. Special Education Updated If you wish to seek employment as a teacher in a state other than Pennsylvania, the following contact information will assist you: Alabama Teacher Certification Office, Department of Education Gordon Persons Building Room 5201, 50 N. Ripley St. Montgomery 36130-3901 http://www.alsde.edu/ver1/ Alaska Coordinator of Teacher Education and Certification State Dept. of Education 801 W. 10th St. Suite 200 Juneau 99801-1894 http://www.educ.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification/home.html Arizona Certification Office Teacher Certification Unit Office-016 1535 West Jefferson P.O. Box 25609

70. Office Of Student Services: Reciprocal Certification virginia, Washington, west virginia, Wyoming, Dictrict of Columbia. are given a specific time line for fulfilling any remaining teacher certification requirements. http://www.education.umd.edu/studentinfo/teacher_certification/reciprocalcertifi

Information For: Prospective Students Current Students Information About: Teacher Certification Scholarship Programs Student Clubs Career Services ... Student Services Home Page Reciprocal Certification All of the programs in teacher education at UM are fully accredited and lead to teacher certification in the State of Maryland , which is reciprocal in most other states. A listing of the states with which we have reciprocity is provided below: NOTE: The listing in the table below is taken from the NASDTEC website, http://www.nasdtec.org/report.tpl Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Michigan Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wyoming Dictrict of Columbia NOTE: Several of these states require prospective teachers to meet additional ancillary requirements (e.g., additional teacher candidate assessments and/or courses, higher GPA requirement, etc.) in order to be fully certified. In many cases, the incoming teachers are issued an initial certificate, which enables them to begin teaching, and they are given a specific time line for fulfilling any remaining teacher certification requirements. For further information about a particular state, contact that state's Office of Teacher Certification. (This state listing is subject to change without notice.)

71. West Virginia Department Of Education The west virginia Board of Education and the Department of Education WVEIS REPORTS teacher Shortage. NCLB Public Data More Reports and Data west virginia Department of Education http://wvde.state.wv.us/

TOPICS A-Z A B C D ... >> Click here for Advanced Search One of the geese complete or completes ? Sat, Jun 12th 2004 District Information Closed Delayed Announcements Early Dismissals ... More News in our News Archive COVER STORIES August 2-4 Charleston Civic Center Annual Statewide Technology Conference T he West Virginia Department of Educations Annual Statewide Technology Conference has been scheduled for August 2 - 4 at the Charleston Civic Center. Participants from higher education, K-12, state agencies, the business community and non-profit sectors are invited to participate. The goal of the conference is to foster partnerships among the groups by exchanging the latest technology advances and uses and sharing individual expertise with a broader audience. Read Full Story State Board Member Awarded National Distinguished Service Award W est Virginia Board of Education Member Paul J. Morris has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award presented by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). NASBE presents this annual award to three current or recently retired members of state boards representing three different NASBE geographic regions. Read Full Story Find a School Education Directory School Closings WVDE-News-Flash Service WV K-12 Job Bank Latest: 2003 YRBS NCLB Public Data NCLB Report Cards School Finance ... 2001-02 SAT-9 FAQs WVEIS REPORTS: Teacher Shortage NCLB Public Data Master List Enrollment ... More WVEIS Top Downloads: nbsp;

72. Reciprocal (Interstate) Agreements With Other States a,b,c,d) Washington (a,c) west virginia (a,c,d With Less Than Three Years Teaching (School) Experience. you should apply directly to the certification agency in http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/interstateagreement.htm

search topics A-Z site map contact us back to Obtaining Your Certificate Application Process Individual Evaluation Applicants from Other States Reciprocal (Interstate) Agreements with Other States Enhanced Reciprocity leading to Conditional Initial Certificate States Party to the Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel List Jurisdiction Contract Education Personnel With Less Than Three Years Teaching (School) Experience ... How to File for NYS Certification through the Interstate Agreement New York has interstate contracts with more than 30 other states and jurisdictions. As outlined in the Interstate Agreement of Qualification of Educational Personnel, a person prepared in one of the contract states who meets the conditions of the contract is eligible for Initial certification in New York. The conditions are either (1) completion of an approved program of teacher preparation or (2) possession of a valid certificate in the contract state and service under that certificate in three of the most recent seven years. In addition, applicants must obtain qualifying scores on the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations to obtain an Initial Certificate. However, applicants who have not completed the testing requirement may obtain a Conditional Initial Certificate (see below.) Enhanced Reciprocity leading to Conditional Initial Certificate Applicants who possess a valid certificate in a contract state, may apply for a Conditional Initial certificate. This certificate is valid for two years, during which time the teacher must satisfy the examination requirement for a regular Initial certificate. If the candidate has satisfied the testing requirement at the end of two years, a regular Initial certificate will be issued, valid for three years from the effective date of the conditional Initial certificate.

73. Licensure - Frequently Asked Questions Association of State Directors of teacher Education and South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, virginia, Washington, west virginia, Wyoming http://www.ncpublicschools.org/licensure/lifaq.htm

Curriculum Publication Sales Education Initiatives Agency Web Sites ... NC Schools Listing North Carolina Licensure Questions and Answers In what areas are licenses issued? How do I qualify for a North Carolina license? How does reciprocity work? Am I eligible for the same areas of licensure that I hold in a reciprocal state? What tests do I need to obtain a North Carolina license? ... How do I contact the Licensure Section? In what areas are licenses issued? Licenses are issued in administrative, supervisory, student service, and teaching areas. Teaching areas encompass birth through kindergarten, elementary (K-6), middle grades (6-9), secondary grades (9-12), special subjects (K-12), exceptional children (K-12), and vocational education. Back to Top How do I qualify for a North Carolina license? The standard basis for licensure is the completion of an approved education program at an accredited college or university. Most out-of-state applicants qualify through reciprocity plans that allow educators from outside North Carolina to establish eligibility for licensing in North Carolina.

74. State Support And Incentives An individual who holds certification through the Board for Professional Teaching Standards is the Professional Education Test requirements for west virginia. http://www.nbpts.org/about/stateinfo.cfm?state=West Virginia

75. WV DNR - For The Teachers for this award, winner s certification, and participation more interest by our state s teachers and their of the biology of west virginia s nongame wildlife http://www.dnr.state.wv.us/wvwildlife/teachers/default.htm

WILDLIFE FISHING HUNTING NEWS ... HOME PAGE Grant Opportunities Bat and Bird Trunks Make Teaching Fun! Science Award Program Kid Krafts! WILDLIFE DIVERSITY PROGRAM GRANT OPPORTUNITIES Outdoor Wildlife Learning Sites - Owls The OWLS Program provides grants up to $2,000 to any public or private school for the creation of outdoor learning sites at or near school grounds. OWLS sites consist of areas that are improved to attract and provide habitat for a variety of native wildlife species and to facilitate multi-disciplinary learning opportunities for students. The program involves numerous agencies, organizations and community members, all with the purpose of fostering a better understanding and appreciation of our wildlife and environment in our youth. The deadline for submitting OWLS proposals is November 1. Cooperative Projects The Cooperative Projects Program provides grants for a variety of projects, ranging from habitat improvement to the publication of books. Each project should be diverse and innovative. Projects must benefit nongame wildlife or botanical resources in some aspect of education, conservation, research, species protection, habitat management or a combination of these categories. All formally organized clubs or organizations in West Virginia, persons affiliated with educational facilities, industry, research and other profit or nonprofit organizations; government agencies; and private individuals are eligible to submit proposals. To provide flexibility in the type of projects supported, definite monetary limits have not been established.

76. Teaching In PA Interstate Certification Agreements the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards will Alternative preparation or alternative certification; certification and experience west virginia. 45. http://www.teaching.state.pa.us/teaching/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=22613

77. West Virginia Homeschooling - A To Z Home's Cool ready to try the new portfolio assessment option adopted into west virginia law this narrative is a document which states that a certified teacher has reviewed http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regional/WestVirginia.htm

YOU ARE HERE: HOME REGIONAL Click on the banner for recommended books and supplies for homeschooling A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling Regional I am Ann Zeise , your guide to the best and most interesting and useful sites and articles about home education on the web. Search This Site The Web Home Recent Articles Events Join Email List ... Free Newsletter Site Index: A B C D ... Z West Virginia Homeschooling Associations Events Field Trips Legal Information ... Support Group Lists A to Z Home's Cool Home Articles Beginning to Homeschool Community Networking ... Support Group Resources Explorations 4 Kids Computer Literacy Drivers Ed Fine Arts General Interest ... Social Studies Drivers Ed Teens, earn your driving certificate from the comfort of your own computer. Drivers Ed West Virginia Safe Driving West Virginia Homeschooling Associations Christian Home Educators of West Virginia A ministry founded for the purpose of encouraging and equipping families to train and educate their children. Requires that you not block popup advertisements in order to get past front page! Arrrg!

78. National Board Certification west virginia has 88 teachers that are National Board Certified® with another 120+ candidates awaiting notification of their scores by December 31, 2003. http://www.wvea.org/professional/certarea/

Home Professional Issues >> National Board Certification National Board Certification WVEA Support Sessions WVEA Support Session Registration "The National Board Certification® process is the ultimate in professional development. It helped me hone the skills needed toward achieving my goal of changing the way learning takes place in West Virginia classrooms. Fortunately, WVEA was there to assist me in every step of the NBC process by providing informative sessions, networking, mentors and moral support." Lana Turner NBCT Logan County What is National Board Certification®? National Board Certification® (NBC) is a symbol of accomplished teaching. The voluntary certification process is an extensive and intensive series of performance-based assessments that requires self-reflection and analysis of one’s own teaching practice. You must demonstrate your ability to manage and measure student learning. The West Virginia Legislature as well as select individual counties recognize the unique professional development value of NBCÒ and are providing incentives, support and recognition for teachers who seek it. Fee payment ($2,300 per candidate) reimbursement for the first 200 teachers per year that apply has been provided by the legislature. The NBPTS® awarded 7,886 teachers certification in November 2002. The current nationwide total of National Board Certified Teachers® is 23,937. West Virginia has 88 teachers that are National Board Certified® with another 120+ candidates awaiting notification of their scores by December 31, 2003.

79. Quality Counts: West Virginia Data This table shows west virginia s scores, along with those of some of its Incentives for teachers to seek national board certification through flexible http://www.edweek.org/sreports/qc97/states/tables/wv-data.htm

West Virginia Data This table shows West Virginia's scores, along with those of some of its neighboring states, in our five major areas. Student Achievement School Climate Resources Quality of Teaching West Virginia Student Achievement Data For more information about these measures, see our Student Achievement page. N/A = State did not participate in NAEP testing. = Information not available. Del. Md. Va. W.Va. 4th graders proficient or advanced in reading, 1994 8th graders proficient or advanced in math, 1992 4th graders reading at basic, NAEP 1994 4th graders reading below basic, NAEP 1994 8th graders in math at basic, NAEP 1992 8th graders in math below basic, NAEP 1992 Del. Md. Va. W.Va. 4th graders in math at proficient or advanced, NAEP 1992 4th graders in math at basic, NAEP 1992 4th graders in math below basic, NAEP 1992 State-funded preschool for disadvantaged, 1995 no yes yes yes Public high schools with AP courses, 1996 8th graders taking algebra, 1992 Del. Md. Va. W.Va. Students taking upper-level math, 1994 Students taking upper-level science, 1994

80. West Virginia Data - Quality Counts '99 west virginia. SCORE, 84. GRADE, B. State provides incentives for teachers to seek national board certification through license portability (1998), http://www.edweek.org/sreports/qc99/states/grades/wv-t.htm

West Virginia Data This page shows West Virginia's scores in five major areas: Student Achievement Standards, Assessments, and Accountability Teacher Quality School Climate ... Resources To compare data from one or more states, go to State Data Comparisons All Students Achieving at High Levels For more information about these measures, see our 50-state Student Achievement data table. indicates state does not participate in national assessment, survey, or data collection. indicates a statistically significant improvement since 1992 in the 4th grade and since 1990 in the 8th grade. All figures are in percents NOTE: "Algebra class" refers to an algebra or integrated-mathematics course. West Virginia MATH 4th graders who scored at least at "proficient" level on 1996 NAEP mathematics exam 4th graders who scored at least at "basic" level on 1996 NAEP mathematics exam 4th graders who scored at least at "below basic" level on 1996 NAEP mathematics exam 8th graders who scored at least at "proficient" level on 1996 NAEP mathematics exam

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