Links
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 |
