TEACHERCERTIFICATION

Intern Substitute Certificates

•Apply through E-Certification

•District Requests => WSU Approves

•WSU Policy Eligible March 2 (halfway through Student teaching)

Must have supervisor support No more than three consecutive days; no more than 10% of your experience (about 7 days)

More information, http://education.wsu.edu/studentservices/certpaperwork/index.html

WHAT IS A TEACHING CERTIFICATE?

•Your certificate is your license to teach, just like your driver’s license

•There are two levels of teaching certificates

•Residency•Professional

QUALIFYING FOR THERESIDENCY CERTIFICATE

•Complete a state approved teacher education program

•Have one endorsement

•Hold a bachelor’s degree

•Complete testing requirements (WEST-B, WEST-E/NES, and Teacher Performance Assessment [edTPA])

•Prove good character and fitness to teach (through WSP & FBI clearance and the Character and Fitness Supplement)

DENIAL/REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE

•Not adhering to the “Code of Professional Conduct” http://www.k12.wa.us/ProfPractices/pubdocs/CodeOfConductReadVersion.pdf

•Falsification of information on the Character and Fitness Supplement or other application materials (including job applications)

•Conviction or guilty plea for certain felonies

Applying for Residency Certificate

• Once your degree has been granted (end of May), you will be recommended to OSPI for your Residency Teacher Certificate through E-Cert. You will receive an email from WSU when you are eligible to apply

• Your fingerprints must be valid at the time you apply for your teaching certificate

• Under “College Recommendations Awaiting Application” you will “apply for credential”

• There is a $68 fee you must pay at the time of application

• Certificate will be mailed directly from OSPI to the address in E-Certification

180-DAY PERMITS• Permit can be issued when:

Successfully passed student teaching Pass WEST-E/NES and edTPA Degree has been conferred WSU has recommended you for your certificate through E-Cert and you have applied and paid the $68

WSU plans to submit names for all who qualify through E-Cert by the end of May

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY

•Adhering to the “Code of Professional Conduct” http://www.k12.wa.us/ProfPractices/pubdocs/CodeOfConductReadVersion.pdf

•Maintain the validity of your teacher certificate

•Keep all test score reports

•Creating an eCert account • Maintain personal data• Per WAC 181-79A-178 addresses need to be updated within 60 days of moving

THE RESIDENCY CERTIFICATE

•The Residency Certificate has no expiration date

•Once you are eligible to register for the Professional Teacher (ProTeach) Assessment (1.5 FTE), the Residency Certificate will be reissued and will be valid for three years. Within these three years the teacher is expected to complete the professional teacher assessment

HOW TO MOVE TO THE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

•Complete two years of teaching (total of 1.5 FTE) and successfully pass the ProTeach assessment

•Or, hold a valid certificate issued by National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)

ProTeach ASSESSMENT

• Colleges/universities and Educational Service Districts (ESDs) are planning to provide support programs for the ProTeach assessment.

• Some colleges/universities’ support programs are linked to a master’s degree

• Candidates will receive support from their Professional Growth Team.

• Portfolios can be submitted twice a year.

• The cost to submit a portfolio is $495

ProTeach ASSESSMENT

• Demonstrate competency through the ProTeach assessment in three standards and the 12 criteria relevant to the three standards

1. Effective Teaching2. Professional Development3. Professional Contribution

• Entries will be submitted for each standard. The teacher will submit student work and classroom instructional evidence. The portfolio will be reviewed by a trained assessor.

HOW TO RENEW THE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

•The Professional Certificate is valid for five years. In order to renew the certificate you must submit 4 Professional Growth Plans (PGP) in 5 years.

WEBSITES

•There is a handout with a list of helpful websites

•The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is: http://www.k12.wa.us/cert/

•“Like” WSU Education Student Services on Facebook to receive job notifications and important announcements

Maintaining Education Records

•Start a file and keep important paperwork• Copy of certificate, test scores, transcripts, letters of recommendations, etc.

•Looking for an electronic way to keep all your information together? Interfolio is a great resource• http://www.interfolio.com

INTERFOLIO

•Three different plans to choose from: one year ($19), three ($39.90) or five ($57)

•$6 to have your file delivered via mail or electronic

•Letter writers can upload letters electronically or by mail

•Able to store cover letter, resume, test scores and transcripts

CAREER FAIRS

•Every spring there are career fairs in Tacoma and Spokane

•There are districts from many states including: Washington, Oregon, Arizona, California and Alaska

•Future Dates:• Spokane – April 14, 2015• Tacoma – April 23, 2015Registration: http://www.wspa.net/

ADD-ON ENDORSEMENTS

•Three pathways to add an endorsement*:Pathway 1 – 90 days experience plus WEST-EPathway 2 - 90 days experience, WEST-E & PPA

Pathway 3 or traditional route

•Add-on endorsements are available in reading, special education, middle level mathematics, middle level science, and English Language Learners (ELL)

•Visit http://education.wsu.edu/certification/ for additional information

• *options are based on the endorsement(s) the teacher currently holds

Staci Bickelhaupt

Cleveland Hall 262

(509) 335-8146

sbickel@wsu.edu

http://education.wsu.edu/certification/

E-Certification

•Washington’s certification has moved to an electronic process

•All educators (that’s you!) must set up an account at: https://eds.ospi.k12.wa.us/.

•Able to change demographic information, expiration date reminders, track certification applications and deadlines, plus more!

• Set up your account today! It is required before you finish student teaching.

E-Certification

180-DAY PERMIT

•Upon completion of the teacher preparation program, you will be issued a 180-day permit. This permit will allow you to teach until you receive your permanent certificate