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62. Interstate Reciprocity Or Using A Teaching Certificate From Another State This certificate is valid for two years, during which time the teacher must satisfy the Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont virginia Washington west virginia http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/teachrecother.htm

Quick Links: Select here Applications and Forms Frequently Asked Questions Having Problems Using This Site? News Regulations Related Links Search Certification Requirements Topics A-Z Go to Topics A-Z Teaching in New York Certification Resources - Educators ... Fingerprinting CERTIFICATION Certification from Start to Finish Preparation Pathways Types of Certificates and Licenses Search Certification Requirements ... preparation pathways Interstate Reciprocity or Using a Teaching Certificate from Another State 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.)

63. Licensure - Frequently Asked Questions Listing of frequently asked questions concerning teacher licensure. Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, virginia, Washington, west virginia, and 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.

64. Certification News WVEA west virginia Education Association - an NEA affiliate Alternative certification Program for Special Education Teachers to Obtain a Content http://www.wvea.org/teaching-learning/cert_news.asp

Read page content CONTACT SEARCH SITE MAP ... Print Page 1558 Quarrier Street Charleston, WV 25311 304.346.4325 fax m ail@wvea.org WVEA Certification News The WVEA ’s Communications and Instructional Issues Division will utilize this section of the website to highlight new information that may affect or be of interest to WVEA members regarding the certification process. Each West Virginia educator is solely responsible for maintaining their teaching license and filing the appropriate applications for the original license, renewal and any endorsement or advanced salary classification for which he/she is eligible. Please review the information provided and make note of any changes that affect you. Your county personnel office is always your first point of contact regarding certification issues. The WVDE Office of Professional Preparation’s Website offers helpful information, or they can be contacted toll free at 1-800-982-2378. If questions or concerns still arise, contact your WVEA UniServ Consultant Alternative Certification Program for Special Education Teachers to Obtain a Content Endorsement The objective of this alternative route that was passed by the WV State Board of Education at its July 2005 meeting is to provide an alternative to the traditional preparation program for special education teachers which allows them to obtain a content endorsement to meet the definition of highly qualified teacher as mandated in the December 2004 Reauthorization of IDEA and ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act). The development has been a joint effort between the WVDE's Offices of Professional Preparation and Special Education as well as stakeholders that included the WVEA.

65. NBPTS Online News west virginia National Board Certified Teachers® Honored honored the 33 west virginia teachers who achieved National Board certification last year. http://www.nbpts.org/news/april03.cfm

About NBPTS Candidate Resource Center National Board Certified Teachers ... Click here to view the NBPTS Calendar Click link to subscribe to or unsubscribe from NBPTS Online News. West Virginia National Board Certified Teachers Honored West Virginia Gov. Bob Wise, state schools Supt. David Stewart and members of the state board of education recently honored the 33 West Virginia teachers who achieved National Board Certification last year. “It is a great privilege to honor West Virginia’s 2002 National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs),” said Wise. “This is a spectacular accomplishment, and, as these teachers return to the classroom, I am confident that their hard work and dedication to the teaching profession will shine through each and every student.” “National Board Certification is such a powerful tool, and I want West Virginia to have the highest percentage of National Board Certified Teachers per capita than any other state in the nation,” added Wise. “National Board Certification is such a stellar accomplishment,” said Stewart. “It’s a great bonus for the children in our schools who are being taught by educators who are at the top of their profession.”

66. Hb2528 Enr AN ACT to amend and reenact §18A3-1a of the Code of west virginia, 1931, An alternative program teacher certificate is a certificate issued for one http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Text_HTML/2005_SESSIONS/RS/BILLS/hb2528 enr.ht

ENROLLED H. B. 2528 (By Delegates Campbell, Williams, Perry and Beach) [Passed April 9, 2005; in effect ninety days from passage] Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 3. TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, LiCENSING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. (1) Possess at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in a discipline taught in the public schools except that the rules established by the board may exempt candidates in selected vocational and technical areas who have at least ten years experience in the subject field from this requirement; (2) Pass an appropriate state board approved basic skills and subject matter test in the area for which licensure is being sought; (3) Be a citizen of the United States, be of good moral character and physically, mentally and emotionally qualified to perform the duties of a teacher, and have attained the age of eighteen years on or before the first day of October of the year in which the alternative program teacher certificate is issued; (4) Have been offered employment by a county board in an area of critical need and shortage; and

67. WVU Division Of Art :: Bachelor Of Fine Arts With Certification Students wishing certification to teach K12 in west virginia and other reciprocal states must complete competency requirements established by the state in http://art.ccarts.wvu.edu/degree/bfa_cert/

Prospective Students Degree Programs Graduate Programs International Programs ... home bfa with certification Bachelor of Fine Arts with certification Teacher certification in Art, K-12, may be earned with any area of studio emphasis in the B.F.A. program. Through careful counseling, individual goals are established in keeping with the student's aims and talents. A minor in Art History can also be earned along with the B.F.A. or B.F.A. + Certification degree with an additional two courses or six hours. Students wishing certification to teach K-12 in West Virginia and other reciprocal states must complete competency requirements established by the state in addition to Division of Art B.F.A. degree requirements. This unique program allows students to earn teacher certification while emphasizing a content area within the B.F.A. curriculum. Typically, the student's schedule is reviewed with an art advisor, the division Chairperson, or the art education coordinator. Liberal Arts and Education Requirements Liberal arts requirements are selected by the certifying agency of the State of West Virginia and WVU. Certification requirements are established and reviewed by state agencies. Undergraduate art students desiring certification should consult with the art education faculty to be certain of compliance with certification criteria.

68. Which States Offer Certification Or Endorsement In Bilingual Education Or ESL? In addition to offering teacher certification in ESL, 22 states have http//www.ncela.gwu.edu/policy/states/virginia/07_teacher.htm, YES*, NO http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/expert/faq/09certif.htm

OELA NCELA's Mission What's New at NCELA E-News Publications ... Technical Assistance Site Search Ask An Expert Frequently Asked Questions Back To Frequently Asked Questions Other FAQs on the web ... Glossary NCELA FAQ No. 9 Submit your questions here Q: Which states offer certification or endorsement in Bilingual Education or ESL? A: Eighty four percent of the states offer ESL certification or endorsement; fifty percent offer bilingual/dual language certification or endorsement. A number of states also have related legislative or state board requirements. Updated July 2004 According to State Education Agencies (SEAs) and state information from the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Web site, 42 states and the District of Columbia offer ESL teacher certification or endorsement, while 27 states and the District of Columbia offer bilingual/dual language teacher certification or endorsement. In addition to offering teacher certification in ESL, 22 states have legislative requirements or state board requirements that teachers placed in ESL classrooms must be certified in ESL. In addition to offering bilingual/dual language certification, 17 states have legislative requirements or state board requirements that teachers placed in bilingual/dual language classrooms must have bilingual/dual language certification. The table below provides a summary of ESL and bilingual/dual language offerings, and legislative requirements by state.

69. WV DNR - For The Teachers Attention Science Teachers! The west virginia Wildlife Diversity Program is excited Below are the guidelines for this award, winner s certification, 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.

70. NQA Certified Teacher Of The Year Award - The National Quilting Association, In Working with the west virginia documentation project heightened her Sandy Turner of Santa Maria, CA has been an NQA certified teacher since 1995. http://www.nqaquilts.org/teacherAward.html

Home About Us Board Members History ... Add An Event Certified Teacher of the Year Award "I am flattered to have been nominated by my students and colleagues and honored to have been chosen by the National Quilting Association as 'Teacher of the Year 2005'." Jenny is a faculty member of her local community college and successfully convinced various committees that quilting is a part of our community and a source of employment and income. Today, Ventura College offers quilt making, quilt pattern drafting and American quilt history to students for college credit as they work towards an Associate Degree. Jenny also teaches for her neighborhood school district at the Adult and Continuing Education School, is a charter member of the large local quilt association, and has orchestrated many quilt demonstrations and exhibits. She teaches a variety of techniques because, "One method cannot be mastered by all individuals or is appropriate for all construction situations. There are ten ways to do everything, and five of them work, three of them are good, and you pick one." To contact Jenny Carr Kinney, or any of our other fine teachers, go to the

71. NEA: Good News About America's Public Schools -- West Virginia More Teachers Nationally Certified The number of west virginia teachers being honored with certification from the prestigious National Board of http://www.nea.org/goodnews/wv01.html

Home Issues in Education Legislative Action Center Press Center ... NEA Members Commit To Restoring Positive School Environments Find out what we're doing to help hurricane survivors and why we're especially concerned about young people and our education colleagues. Also learn how you can help. Good News Home State Affiliate Web sites Good News about Public Schools in West Virginia Students Achieving Reading Scores Are Up: The proportion of West Virginia public school 4th graders who scored at the highest two levels in reading in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) increased by 16% between 1992 and 2003. NAR Writing Scores Are Up: The proportion of West Virginia public school 8th graders who scored at the highest two levels in writing in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) increased by 17% between 1998 and 2002. RCW Math Scores Are Up: The proportion of West Virginia public school 4th graders who scored at the highest two levels in mathematics in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) doubled between 1992 and 2003. RCM Math Scores Are Up: The proportion of West Virginia public school 8th graders who scored at the highest two levels in mathematics in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) more than doubled between 1990 and 2003.

72. Teacher Accused Of Sex Abuse her job as a sixth grade teacher and permanently surrendered her teaching certificate. Copyright 2005 west virginia Media. All rights reserved. http://wowktv.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=1300

73. Quality Counts 2003: The Teacher Gap: West Virginia More than 95 percent of west virginia s educators are fully certified in the subjects Despite the high percentage of certified teachers in the state, http://counts.edweek.org/sreports/qc03/templates/state.cfm?slug=17qcwv.h22

74. AFT Redirect In addition, candidates who already hold a teaching certificate and are Applicants must be west virginia residents and have obtained a graduate http://www.aft.org/teachers/loanforgiveness.htm

75. Degrees To Succeed: West Virginia Design, Technology, And Culinary Vocational Sc This page lists west virginia professional, trade, and vocational schools in the fields Get your teaching certification, a Master s in Education (MaEd), http://www.degreestosucceed.com/west-virginia_schools.html

Select Degree: - All Degrees - Associate Bachelor Master Doctoral Diploma Certificate Coursework Select Location: - All Locations - Online Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia 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 West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Home Articles Browse Degrees Animation ... Animation Make your art come to life! Find an animation school that offers the training you're seeking. Choose from programs throughout the U.S. and set your imagination free today! Automotive Get the training you need to start your career as a mechanic or technician! Then go to work in the automotive and motorcycle industries. Business Find schools with degree and diploma programs in operations, management, accounting and travel/tourism. You can earn either a Bachelor's or Master's degree in business. Culinary Do you have a passion for food? You could become a chef, caterer or pastry specialist. Learn about a variety of excellent culinary schools across the U.S.

76. West Virginia Education Job Search | Job Search.com west virginia Job Search News. HP cutting 14500 jobs Special education teacher wanted. Must be certified to teach in Ohio.To work with center in Ironton http://education.jobsearch.com/WestVirginia.htm

Quick Education Job Search Enter keywords: Enter city: Select state: - All United States - Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware D.C. Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisana 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 West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Home Advanced Job Search Post a Resume Job Search Advice ... Search Resumes Job Search .com Home West Virginia Job Search Search by City Ashland Charleston Huntington Martinsburg ... Wheeling West Virginia Job Search News New jobless claims sink; total claims lowest in 4 years The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week and the four-week average of people receiving benefits dropped to the lowest level in more than four years. Pharmacist jobs plentiful The pharmacist shortage, largely fueled by prescription growth and aging baby boomers, peaked in August 2001. Then, more than 7,700 chain pharmacist jobs went begging, the NACDS says. H-P cutting 14,500 jobs

77. Employment Opportunities To obtain a west virginia certificate. A. A teacher or administrator from outof-state who has fewer than three years experience out of the last seven http://schools.dwc.org/empoyeewvcertification.htm

Certification Through The Catholic Schools Office All Teachers and Administrators in a Catholic School in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Apply for West Virginia Certification through the Catholic Schools Office. All teachers and administrators in West Virginia receive their first certificate through the university where he/she completed an approved program. I. To renew this three-year provisional certificate, a teacher or administrator must: A. have 6 additional credits related to classroom teaching (administrator’s credits must be related to administration) B. complete form 4 (Principals-form 19) and send it along with: an official transcript showing the 6 credits obtained and a check for $15.00 made payable to WVDE; (Check each item on the form under applicant’s checklist). Send all to Sister Mary Lou Palas ~ Catholic Schools Office~P. O. Box 230 Wheeling WV 26003 II. To convert from a three-year provisional to a five-year professional certificate, the teacher must: A. have 2 years experience, one of which is in WV on the endorsement;

78. NEWS AND EVENTS Position requires MSW, current west virginia LICSW/LCSW and a minimum 5years post Professional experience in horticulture or teaching certification in http://www.boardofchildcare.org/BOCC Careers.html

NEWS AND EVENTS HOW YOU CAN HELP S TRAWBRIDGE HOME ... kid's news - monthly activities Programs Residential Shelter Education Foster Care - D.C. ... Day Care Employment Current as of 03/21/2005 Benefits for full time staff include: Comprehensive Health Plan, PPO and HMO (80% paid by employer) Dental Plans. Vision Plan. Tax Deferred Annuity Plan Employer Paid Pension Plan fully vested after 5 years of employment) Long Term Disability Insurance. Tuition Reimbursemen t up to $3000 per Fiscal Year. Vacation (based on position) 2, 3 or 4 Weeks per year. Sick Leave (.75 days per month) Personal leave (1 day per year) Funeral Leave (4 days per year for immediate family members) Membership dues, expenses and assessments in professional organizations, boards, service and social clubs, if they relate to agency business. Professional Certification program through the National Center for Professional Certification (NCPC) Training and Professional Development Opportunities. Note: Due to the nature of our work, both State and Federal law requires all staff to pass both a State and Federal background check, pass a pre-employment drug test and physical, including TB test as well as the maintenance of a valid Maryland drivers license with a safe driving record. Drug, alcohol and tobacco free workplace. EOE.

79. Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program PROGRAM INFORMATION The objective is for a recipient to obtain a teaching certificate and to commit to the UnderwoodSmith teacher Scholarship Program west virginia Higher http://www.hepc.wvnet.edu/students/underwood.html

Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program is a state funded student aid program designed to enable and encourage outstanding high school graduates to pursue teaching careers at the pre-school, elementary, middle, or secondary school level. Undergraduate and graduate scholarships, not to exceed $5,000 per academic year, are awarded on the basis of academic qualifications and interest in teaching. The objective is for a recipient to obtain a teaching certificate and to commit to the pursuit of a teaching career in West Virginia public schools. PROGRAM FUNDING: A total of $150,000 in state funds was allocated for scholarship awards during the 2003-2004 academic year. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND SCHOLAR SELECTION: In accordance with statutory provisions, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission is the administering agency for the Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program. A panel, as provided for in the Program's statute, selects the Underwood-Smith recipients. ELIGIBLE STUDENTS: To qualify for the Underwood-Smith Program, a student must meet the following basic selection criteria:

80. Converted W. Va. Grievance Board Decision Counselor/teacher. Valid west virginia Counselor Certificate including grades K4 Valid west virginia teacher Certificate including grades K-4 required. http://www.state.wv.us/admin/grievanc/decision/dec2003/coplin.htm

PENNY COPLIN, Grievant, v. DOCKET NO. 03-46-077 TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, Respondent. DECISION Grievant Penny Coplin filed this grievance on December 6, 2002, alleging violations of W. Va. Code The remedy I seek is for the Taylor County Board of Education [Respondent] to post the counseling portion of the position requiring only a valid West Virginia Counselor Certificate. If I am the successful candidate upon reposting I also request any back pay and benefits due me for the time I would have been in the position. Having been denied at levels one and two, level three was waived, and Grievant appealed to level four, where the parties agreed to submit the matter for decision based on the lower-level record. Grievant is represented by Don Craft, WVEA UniServ Consultant, and Respondent is represented by Basil R. Legg, Jr., Esq. This matter became mature for decision upon the filing of the parties' proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law on April 25, 2003. Based on a preponderance of the credible evidence contained in the record, I find the following material facts have been proven:

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