West Virginia University has made it easier for substitute teachers to obtain the training they need to renew their 5202 permit. The popular course that has been offered in classrooms around the state is now available online. If you do not have your 5202 permit, you can enroll in our 5202 Initial Substitute Teacher class.

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Background

West Virginia Policy 5202 establishes the minimum requirements for the licensure of educational personnel to be employed in the public schools of West Virginia. The primary purpose of licensure is to assure the public that educators meet established levels of competence to deliver an appropriate and effective educational program to the state's public school students. Licensure requirements established in this policy provide a means of ensuring that persons employed in West Virginia public schools have the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the responsibilities of their professional assignments in instruction, student support services and/or administration.

Course Goal

As a student in this course, you will be provided with a review of the laws and policies that govern teaching in West Virginia. You will learn the specific procedures to renew your 5202 Substitute Teacher Permit. You will be provided with a review of classroom management strategies, instructional strategies, and general information that was covered in the 5202 Initial Substitute Teacher Training. You will be provided with additional information and resources that will enhance your teaching skills and classroom management skills.

Course Objectives

To provide participants:

• Information on how to become a substitute teacher.
• General information about teaching.
• An opportunity to learn about and review current school laws and policies.
• Specific teaching techniques.
• Resources to use in the classroom.
  

Course Structure and Schedule

This is a non-credit course offered for 12 clock hours. The student can register at any time during the year. Cost is $157 per student. A certificate for course completion will be issued.

Prerequisite(s) for the course include a four year college degree, and a 2.0 GPA in undergraduate studies. A co-requisite for this course includes 3 hours of classroom observations.

No textbook is required. A Recommended Reading: Rutherford, Paula, “Why Didn’t I Learn This in College?”

Overview/Subject Matter

Topics to be Studied

• School Law and Policies
• Classroom Management
• Teaching Strategies
• Student Management Techniques

Special Projects to be Included in the Course

• Participants will email the instructor three lesson plans.
• Participants will email the instructor their answer to a scenario provided by the instructor.
  

Methods of Student Evaluation
Participants will:

• Provide a summary of each classroom visit.
• Provide a verification of three hours of classroom visits.
• Respond to questions posted on the discussion board.
• Instructor will review the number of hours each participant has worked on the web site. Students must log a minimum of nine clock hours.

Registration

Register online through our secure server or fill out this form and fax or mail it to Extended Learning. You will be given class access by email within five working days. Call 1-800-2Learn2, or email WVUEnrich@mail.wvu.edu if you have any questions. Major credit cards and electronic checks are accepted.