The University of Virginia record :: March 1, 1926 :: University of Virginia Library

A certificate may be extended or renewed by the State Department of
Education subject to the requirements given below. All applications for
renewals or extensions should be sent through the division superintendent
and be accompanied by his recommendation or endorsement. No certificate
should be sent to the State Department of Education for renewal
prior to April 1, or subsequent to September 15, of the year in which the
certificate expires.

1. The holder must have taught for at least half the time for which
his certificate was issued.
2. The holder must show that he has read with care and appreciation
five books on the Teachers' Reading Course during the life
of the certificate and be prepared to make a synopsis of any one
of the books named. A statement from the division superintendent
showing that the books have been carefully and studiously
read may be accepted in lieu of the synopsis. The Reading
Course will be mailed by the State Department of Education,
upon request.
3. In addition to the first and second requirements, the holder must
satisfy at least one of the following conditions:
- a. Take an examination on the two books on education in the
  reading course for the year in which the certificate expires.
- b. Present the equivalent of two session hours of college or
  normal school credit in education or academic subjects or in
  subjects directly related to the grade work or branches which
  the applicant teaches.
  
  In lieu of (b) applicants may present credit for the correspondence
  course in school hygiene and physical inspection of
  school children offered by the State Board of Health; or
  complete a recognized extension course in school hygiene.
- c. The holder must have made some contribution to professional
  literature by the publication of a book, monograph, or acceptable
  article which would give proof of seasoned professional
  thought.
- d. Extensive travel in the United States or abroad which would
  serve to improve geographical, historical, or social equipment.
- e. The applicant must show that he has make a definite and distinct
  contribution to educational practice in administration, in
  supervision, or in processes of instruction.

The regulations of the State Board of Education provide that the
conditions given under (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) may not be required
of teachers who hold at least a First Grade Certificate and have taught
for 24 years.

Expired certificates do not come under these regulations. Such
certificates are revived and renewed upon special individual rulings made
by the State Department of Education.

The West Law.—Holders of certificates of any rank or grade desiring
to renew certificates may meet the requirements of the West Law through
securing credit for Education sB-I, the courses in School Hygiene.

Those desiring to secure new certificates must meet requirements of
the State for this new certificate.