Listed below are websites that will answer questions regarding Washington State certification.
If you have additional questions, we'd love to hear from you at the Professional Certification office!
(509) 313-3662 or straub@gonzaga.edu
OSPI Websites
Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
http://www.k12.wa.us
The Professional Certification Office
http://www.k12.wa.us/cert
Washington Supply and Demand Report
http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/pubdocs/supplydemand2004.pdf
State Application Forms
http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/certapp/forms.aspx
Test Requirements
Washington Educator Skills Test - Basic
http://www.west.nesinc.com
Note: use code 308 "Gonzaga University (ESD 101)" rather than the GU code!
Praxis II/ETS
http://www.ets.org/praxis/prxwa.html
Other Helpful Websites
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/nbpts/default.aspx
No Child Left Behind
http://www.k12.wa.us/ESEA/default.aspx
Colleges and Universities
http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/colleges/reg_accred.html
Educational Service Districts (ESDs)
http://www.k12.wa.us/cert/esdlist.asp
WATEACH (Free Statewide Educator Employment Database)
http://www.wateach.com
Certification Reciprocity for Other States
http://www.uky.edu/Education/TEP/usacert.html
Essential Academic Learning Requirements
http://www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/EALR_GLE.aspx
| Professional Certification: Sharon Straub, Director of Professional Certification: straub@gonzaga.edu (509) 313-3662 |