Meeting State Requirements for West Virginia Teachers
What’s Your Goal?
Renew My West Virginia Teacher Certificate
Renew Your Certificate
In West Virginia, teachers applying for renewal must complete six semester hours of coursework to demonstrate professional improvement (unless they hold a minimum of an MA+30 salary classification based on the awarding of a Master’s Degree or are sixty years of age.)
Credit Conversion
1 Teaching Channel with Learners Edge graduate level, continuing education credit = 1 semester hour of coursework
Each Teaching Channel with Learners Edge 3-credit course requires approximately 45 hours for course completion.
This requirement can be met in the following ways:
- Complete six semester hours of coursework toward a master’s degree in a program related to public school.
- Complete six semester hours of coursework related to the improvement of instructions and to your current endorsement area. See examples below.
Example 1: Math Focus
5033: Mindsets and Math: Enjoyment and Achievement for All (3 semester hours – 3 credits)
5854: Moving Math: How to Use Differentiated Mathematics Stations (3 semester hours – 3 credits)
Example 2: Engagement Focus
5147: Bringing Students from Unfinished Learning to Soaring Achievement (3 semester hours – 3 credits)
5134: Teaching with Immersive Technologies (3 semester hours – 3 credits)
Select 1, 2, or 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses to meet your renewal requirements and work toward salary advancement.
License Conversion
To convert your three-year license to a five-year Professional Teacher license, you must also complete Form 4, as well as additional requirements. Converting a license requires three-year license holders to successfully complete a beginning educator internship, complete six semester hours of coursework, and complete two years of teaching, one of which is in West Virginia.
For more information, visit the West Virginia Department of Education website.
Advance Your Salary
Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education (ACE).
Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.
Teaching Channel with Learners Edge partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators. Teaching Channel with Learners Edge University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU WSCUC.
Not sure which University Partner to choose?
ACE is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.
University Partners for West Virginia Educators
Not sure which university partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
Why You Should Enroll in Courses as a Long-Term Investment
In many districts, teachers gain a salary increase when they accrue graduate-level credits. But have you considered the money you leave on the table when you delay accruing those credits?
Teachers who gain an extra $8K in salary 20 years before retirement bring home an extra $160K in earnings. And those teachers may also receive a higher pension by finishing their careers at an advance salary level. Compare that to the educator who achieves that goal 10 years later: $80K less income. See what credit accrual could mean for you by using our salary calculator. Be sure to check our course bundles that let you accrue credits at less cost and on a pay-as-you-learn plan.
Bundle Your Savings
Pay a lot less with our course bundles, plus go even easier on your budget with a monthly payment plan.
3-Course Bundle
Choose three 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save $187.
5-Course Bundle
Choose five 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save up to $380.
10-Course Bundle
Choose ten 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save up to $760.
Enhance Your
Salary and Career
We are proud partners with American College of Education (ACE). Named #2 on Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Colleges 2023, ACE ensures you can learn and grow as far as you desire for your teaching career.
Find the advanced degree you need at an exceptionally low price through our special partnership with ACE.
Save up to 84% on Tuition Costs
Master’s Programs
With Teaching Channel Discount
$8,500
When Transferring
up to 9 Teaching Channel graduate-level course credits
Average ACE Cost
(without our discount)
$10,000
National Average Cost
of an M.Ed. Degree
$54,000
Doctoral Programs
With Teaching Channel Discount
$22,500
When Transferring
up to 9 Teaching Channel graduate-level course credits
Average ACE Cost
(without our discount)
$24,000
National Average
Cost of an EdD Degree
$111,900
Take Advantage of Group Savings
Gather your group and get the best course pricing available. It’s easy to sign up and organize. As your group grows, so does your discount.