Professional Certification

The Professional Teacher's Certificate program at Gonzaga University is grounded in the unique identity and mission of both the University and the School of Education, and built on the values at the heart of those missions: service leadership, academic excellence, social justice, and reflective and collegial practice. Upon this foundation, we have designed a program to serve teachers by equipping and encouraging them to meet the Professional Teaching Standards (WAC 180-78A-540) in the areas of effective practice, professional development and leadership.

The program is configured to connect with and support the professional responsibilities of a beginning educator while inquiring into the nature of those responsibilities. The program begins summer session I (May) or fall, using a cohort structure for improved personal contact, increased professional relationships, and certification continuity. After the initial course, students continue to prepare their Professional Certification portfolio.

Candidates may be recommended for certification by Gonzaga's Professional Certification program until August 31st, 2011 (a candidate must take all 7 credits unless transferring from another Professional Certification program for Gonzaga to recommend certification).  After August 31st, 2011, candidates must submit their Professional Certification work through the online ProTeach portfolio process. Site-based cohorts, tailored to specific district priorities, may be formed through partnership with the School of Education.  In Track 1, Certification Only, the courses are designated as professional development credit at $175.00 per credit (cohorts out of the Spokane area are $200.00 per credit).

A Spring Professional Certification cohort will begin on May 17th at 4:30pm in the Rosauer Center, room 240.  A second cohort is scheduled to begin September of 2010.  For more information about starting dates, contact Sharon Straub (509-313-3662).

To access workshop registration forms, please click on the Resources link on the left hand side of the page.  Please print and complete the form and bring to your first session with a check for payment.

To register online for a workshop, please visit https://commerce.cashnet.com/SOE.

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Professional Certification: Sharon Straub, Director of Professional Certification: straub@gonzaga.edu (509) 313-3662