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Training, Certification, Licensing, Professional Development

W. Va. Code § 18A-3-1— Teacher preparation programs; program approval and standards; authority to issue teaching certificates
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-1a— Alternative programs for the education of teachers; purpose; definitions
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-1b— Alternative program partnerships; formation; necessary partners; partnership agreements; single-provider programs
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-1c— Alternative program instruction for classroom teachers; methods; training and evaluation phases; professional support team; tuition
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-1d— Alternative program rules; necessary contents
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-1e— State Board approval; prohibited acts
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-1f— Alternative program participation; eligibility for alternative program certificate; contract renewals; hiring preference
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-1g— Alternative program for highly qualified special education teachers
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-1h— Additional alternative program to prepare highly qualified special education teachers
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-1i— Recommendation for certification of alternative program teachers; report forms to be prepared by State Superintendent; appeal
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-1j— Additional alternative preparation programs administered by the Department of Education
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-2— Teacher certification; required; expiration;
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-2a— Certificates valid in the public schools that may be issued by the State Superintendent
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-2b
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-2c— Minimum qualities, proficiencies and skills required of principals; state board rule
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-3— Renewal of certificates; permanent certification
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-3a— Payment of tuition, registration and other fees for teachers; maximum payment per teacher
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-4— Validity of present certificates
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-5— Validity of certificates held by members of Armed Forces
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-6— Grounds for revocation or suspension of certificates; other authorized actions by state superintendent; required reporting by county superintendents; and recalling certificates for correction
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-7— Certificate fees
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-8— County professional staff development councils
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-9— County service personnel staff development councils
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-10— Criminal history check of applicants for licensure by the state Department of Education
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-11— Fellowship for 21st Century Learners
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-12— Technology integration specialists
W. Va. Code § 18A-3-13— Training course for principals in public schools; informing teachers of due process; IEP format