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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