ECCAT Checklist
WVDE Certification Portal Registration – Create an Account
Choose register.
Complete the information requested
The login and password you are assigned will be the same login and password you use for the eLearning courses.
Coursework
Use PK-3 (Paraprofessional/ECCAT/Aide) (instructure.com) to register for your eLearning courses.
There are four required courses.
PK-3 Science of Reading
PK-3 Numeracy
PK-3 Child Development
PK-3 Special Needs Inclusion
All courses are now on-demand and self-paced.
You must take at least one each year to renew but are welcome to finish them as quickly as possible to go permanent.
There is no fee for these courses.
f. There is no observation or practicum component for these courses. g. If you are having trouble locating your courses go to Dashboard (instructure.com).
If you have not submitted an application, you will need to:
Pay your $35 fee for the processing of your application.
Submit all paperwork (including Form 7, legal disclosures, transcripts, and completion certificates for all courses completed) to Rachel Wilson for verification and submission
We are unable to accept Canvas course lists as documentation.
Completion certificates are required.
If you have submitted an application:
You can go to wveis.k12.wv.us/certcheck and check your status.
If you have completed your background check and made payment you are most likely pending processing.
If we require anything further, we will reach out when your application comes up in the queue.
Once your application is processed you will receive an email with your next steps.
Once your application has been received by the WVDE:
You will receive an email to the address you entered on your application with instructions on how to complete your background check.
There is a $47.25 fee for the background check
The background check must be completed by anyone who has not previously held a license through the WVDE.
At that point you can reference the information above.
If you have a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Department of Labor Certificate:
You will still need to take the PK-3 Science of Reading and PK-3 Numeracy courses in order to go permanent.
If you held a permanent certificate before 7/1/23 and have transferred from a Pre-K or K class to Grade 1-3:
You must submit a (free) Form 41B first. Application 41B is a temporary authorization and will only be submitted if you are currently employed in a Grade 1-3 class but have not yet completed the required courses.
PK-3 Science of Reading and PK-3 Numeracy must still be completed in order to receive the endorsement for Grades Pre-K to 3.
Use PK-3 (Paraprofessional/ECCAT/Aide) (instructure.com) to register for courses
**You will have to submit Form 41 and pay $35 fee after completing the required courses in order to receive a permanent certificate.
If you were already permanent before 7/1/23, remain in a Pre-k or K class, and want to add Grades 1-3 to your certification:
Use PK-3 (Paraprofessional/ECCAT/Aide) (instructure.com)
to register for the PK-3 Science of Reading and PK-3 Numeracy courses.
Fill out Form 41 upon completion of courses.
c. Pay $35 fee for the processing of your application.
Submit application and eLearning certificates of completion to Rachel Wilson
Once you have completed all four courses:
Please see #3 above.
Please reach out to Rachel Wilson if you have additional questions.
Please note – If you take all four (4) courses before submitting your application, you will receive a permanent certificate. If you do not complete all courses, you will receive a temporary certificate that has to be renewed yearly until the courses are finished. You will have to pay a $35 application renewal fee every year until a permanent certificate is achieved.
Harrison County contact:
Rachel Wilson
304-326-7332