West Virginia Alternative
Teacher Certification
Apply today and begin your journey to the classroom in West Virginia.
The Road to Teacher Certification in
West Virginia is Simple
Our West Virginia alternative teacher certification program allows you to become a teacher without a traditional education degree. iteach's CAEP-accredited educator preparation program allows individuals with a bachelor's degree to pursue licensure and start teaching with full pay in as little as eight weeks. Ready for a career change? Apply now to transition to teaching in West Virginia.
- Apply and Enroll
- Train and Prepare
- Get Licensed
Apply and Enroll
1-2 Weeks on Average
It’s time to be the teacher
you’ve always wanted to be.
Train and Prepare
8-12 Weeks on Average
Once you enroll, complete the following requirements to start teaching in the classroom.
Get Licensed
2-4 Weeks on Average
- Submit official university transcripts that include your graduating GPA
- Completion of TCWV Introductory Course 5000
- Pass the Praxis Core exam in your desired area of study or meet state requirements for testing exemption
- Pay your $250 enrollment fee
- Acknowledge your Letter of Agreement
Online and Self-Paced Instructional Coursework
- TCWV 5100 – Learning Environment
- TCWV 5200 – Learner Development
- TCWV 5300 – Planning Instruction and Assessments
- TCWV 5400 – Literacy and 21st Century Instruction
- TCWV 5500 – Curricular Adaptation for Special Needs Students
- TCWV 5600 – Diverse Student Populations, English Language Learners and Bilingual Students
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- Pass your Praxis II exam
- Pass your Principals of Learning & Teaching (PLT) exam
- Paid your iteach program fee in full
West Virginia Program
Admission Requirements
Take the first step to acceptance into our training program. Here are our admission requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
Your degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Submit official university transcripts that include your graduating GPA on your official transcripts.
Content Area
Pass the Praxis I Core exam in your desired area of study or meet state requirements for testing exemption.
West Virginia Pricing
Our pricing was created with you in mind. $0 to apply. $250 to enroll.
$0 to Apply
Complete an online application in just a few minutes and take the first step toward your new teaching career.
$250 to Enroll
Once accepted, you pay your $250 enrollment fee and you can immediately begin taking your first course.
$3,050 Total Cost
Pay your remaining balance in interest-free installments until your program is complete.
What You Get:
- Robust CAEP-certified online courses
- Onsite 1:1 supervision throughout your teaching residency
- Opportunity to earn up to 12 graduate credits toward a master's degree
- Subscription to Teaching Channel’s 1,600 video library showcasing instructional practices
- Enrollment in innovative test preparation courses to help you pass your state-required exams
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Frequently Asked Questions
You may apply at any time; iteach enrolls students on a continual basis.
No. No matter what bachelor’s degree you have, it’s your subject matter expertise, combined with your successful completion of our program, that makes you eligible to teach. We’ll teach you what you need to know and do in order to be a successful teacher yourself.
Pass the Praxis I Core exam in your desired area of study or meet state requirements for testing exemption. If you have completed one of the following, you are not required to have Praxis I (CORE) passed. The eligible exemptions are:
- Passed Praxis I PPST – Prior to the approval of the Praxis Core, the Praxis PPST was the approved exam for basic skills.
- Master’s Degree – Hold a master’s degree (or higher) from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.
- SAT combined verbal/critical reading and math score of 1170 or higher prior to 2005.
- ACT score of 26 or higher.
No, iteach is not an institution of higher education. Therefore, the program does not qualify for financial aid.
You can complete all program-required instructional coursework within as little as three months. The entire iteach program, including your teaching residency, is designed to be completed within one school year. However, you have two full school years to find a teaching position as long as you are enrolled in the iteach program. Once hired, you must complete all program requirements during your two-semester field experience.
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