Becoming an English language arts teacher in West Virginia costs $1,750 for candidates utilizing a limited-time $150 discount code, American Board reported.
The certification program provides an online, self-paced pathway for individuals to prepare for and take certification exams, complete state requirements, and start a teaching career without debt through an open enrollment format.
The English language arts certification program covers comprehension of texts, oral and written language skills, and more. Program materials are aligned to nationally-recognized subject standards, and the organization provides all the study materials needed to pass certification exams, including subject standards, an online textbook per subject, study plans, practice exams, and quizzes.
Candidates can apply for licensure in English Language Arts (5-9) or English Language Arts (5-Adult). The content area Praxis exam a candidate takes determines which licensure area receives an endorsement. For English Language Arts (5-9), candidates take the Praxis 5047: Middle School English Language Arts. For English Language Arts (5-Adult), candidates take the Praxis 5038: English Language Arts: Content Knowledge.
In addition to American Board’s Professional Teaching Knowledge (PTK) exam—which tests competency in pedagogy—and the English Language Arts exam, candidates in West Virginia must also take the content area Praxis for their chosen endorsement area. All American Board teachers must demonstrate their pedagogy competency to complete certification.
Before enrolling, teacher candidates must meet two program entry requirements. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any field—which does not have to match their teaching subject—and upon enrollment, provide all official transcripts to [email protected]. Candidates must also pass a mandatory background check required by American Board, which is in addition to the background check required by the state and local school.
While the limited-time promotion prices the certification at $1,750 using the code TEACH150, the standard program cost is listed at $1,900. American Board offers plans for everyone, including a standard plan and a premium plan that adds job counseling workbooks and webinars.
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