Post on 02-Jan-2016
Personal Finance Specialist• Successfully complete professional
development on personal finance approved by WVDE AND
• Successfully document the integration of personal finance education into the core curriculum utilizing the Teach 21 framework and approved by WVDE
Form 35
Form 35
Once you have completed the approved training and developed your
instructional plan, apply for the
Advanced Credential using Form 35
Form 35
Form 35Submit the following to the
address on the Form:
• A completed Form 35• $25 non-refundable processing fee• A certificate of completion from the training• Your instructional plan
Form 35
Personal Finance SpecialistPermanent Credential
• A permanent Advanced Credential for Personal Finance Specialist may be obtained after receiving the initial credential and one renewal of the credential at the appropriate renewal period and successfully completing the following:
• Completion of an additional 5 days professional development related to personal finance education knowledge, skills, and pedagogy and offered/approved by the WVDE; AND
• Successfully complete at least three semester hours of
coursework from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or its equivalent from West Virginia eLearning, and directly related to the field of Personal Finance Education.Form 35
To apply for the Permanent Credential
• Submit a completed Form 35• $25 non-refundable Processing Fee• Certificates of completion of approved trainings
(minimum of three separate trainings, two of which taken in the appropriate renewal periods)
• Official transcript reflecting successful completion of 3 credit hours of coursework on personal finance education delivered by a regionally accredited IHE
• Documentation of implementation of additional instructional plansForm 35
For questions about the Advanced Credential for
Personal Finance Specialist contact
Teresa Epperley, NBCTtepperle@access.k12.wv.us
304.558.7010
Personal FinanceInstructional Guides
Instructional Guides and Questions to:
Robert “Joey” WisemanSocial Studies Coordinator
Office of Secondary Learning304-558-5325
rjwisema@access.k12.wv.ushttp://wvde.state.wv.us/socialstudies/
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