Professionals

Early Childhood and Out of School Time Professionals are the main userbase for West Virginia STARS. We strive to help the workforce develop and meet their educational and career goals. WV STARS wants to help you be your best professional self.

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WV STARS Log In

Log in to access your Professional Development Record, your Employment History, and your WV STARS Profile Informaiton.

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Career Pathway Applicant

Career Pathway applicants will need to submit their Resume & Education Documentation for a complete application. Use this table to determine what documentation needs to be submitted with your application.

*A Career Pathway Credential Certificate is required for qualified staff working in a Licensed Child Care Center.

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Registry Applicant

Registry Participants do not need to submit any additional documentation.

West Virginia STARS
Career Pathway Credential

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Unfamiliar with the Career Pathway Credential?

Learn more about the WV STARS Career Pathway Credential and Levels.

How to Upload documentation for your Career Pathway Certificate

Advancement

Ready to move up the Career Pathway?

Level Advancement
How-To Guide

Level Advancement
Application

Renewal

Time to renew your Career Pathway Certificate?

Renewal How-To Guide

Renewal Application

Reinstatement

Is your Career Pathway Certificate expired?

Reinstatement
How-To Guide

Reinstatement Form

Lifelong
Learner

Continue your education with help from West Virginia STARS. Our Pathway to Advancement Scholarship program can help you earn an Associates or Bachelors Degree!

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OTHER FORMS FOR PROFESSIONALS

West Virginia Early Childhood Training Certificate in Early Care and Education (WVTCECE) Application

Certificate Reprint Order Form

Credit Card Transaction Form

Non-STARS Training Submission Form

FORMS FOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS

Staff Employment Removal Request Form

WV STARS Career Pathway Credential

All individuals utilizing WV STARS are Registry Participants.
Individuals can also apply to be assigned a level as part of our Career Pathway Credential certificate.

Professionals

Create or Log Into your West Virginia STARS account

WV STARS Log In

Join WV STARS Career Pathway Applicant

Join WV STARS Registry Applicant

West Virginia STARS Career Pathway Credential

Lifelong Learner