Navigate the certification process

WEA Jump Start is a four-day comprehensive seminar designed to provide National Board candidates with important information about the certification process, time to examine component and Assessment Center requirements, the opportunity to plan how to meet requirements, and time to collaborate, gather resources and information needed to pursue certification. All this happens in a supportive, constructive, and collegial environment.

Here are the dates and locations for Jump Starts:

4-day National Board Jump Start

Member:  $250
Non-Member:  $800

June 25-28, 2018: Spokane, WA -- Event Full 

July 30 - Aug. 2, 2018: Snohomish, WA  --Event Full

July 30 - Aug. 2, 2018: Medford, OR (Partner event with Oregon EA) -- Registration Closed

August 6-9, 2018: Portland, OR (Partner event with Oregon EA) -- Registration Closed

August 13-16, 2018: Bend, OR (Partner event with Oregon EA) -- Registration Closed

NOTE: If you are a WEA member and the $250 registration fee is a barrier to your participation, please email Jim Meadows to discuss options. Do not complete the registration and payment process.

1-day National Board Renewal Jump Start

Member:  $50
Non-Member:  $250

*Note: payment the Kirkland event is by check; payment for all other events is by credit card

May 5, 2018: Kirkland, WA (Sponsored by Lake Washington EA) -- Event Full

May 19, 2018: Kirkland, WA (Sponsored by Lake Washington EA) -- Event Full

June 26, 2018: Spokane, WA -- Event Full

June 27, 2018: Spokane, WA -- Event Full

July 31, 2018: Snohomish, WA -- Event Full

Aug. 1, 2018: Snohomish, WA -- Event Full

Aug. 9, 2018: Portland, OR (Partner event with Oregon EA, hosted by WEA) -- Registration Closed

Go here to find out more about the National Board process and to register as a National Board candidate.

Snohomish Jump Starts Hotel Room Blocks:

• Delta Hotel Everett - 3105 Pine Street, Everett, WA 98201
  • Reservations made by phone 888-236-2427 or 425-39-2000..no online link
  • Mention WEA Westside Jump Start and request the $159 nightly rate
• Quality Inn & Suites Everett - 101 128th Street SW, Everett, WA 98208
  • Reservations phone number:  425-609-4554
  • Online link   http://www.qualityinn.com/ires/en-US/html/ArrivalInfo?hotel=WA146&srp=LWEA&pu=no
  • $135 + tax (about 12.3%) nightly room rate for single or double rooms
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-Everett - 131 128th Street SW, Everett, WA 98204
  • Reservation phone number 425-609-4000
  • Online link….will need to select check-in and check-out dates: https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en&hotelCode=PAEVE&rateCode=IENWO&_PMID=99502056&corpNum=100320497&viewfullsite=true
  • $135 + tax (about 12.3%) nightly rate for single or double rooms

Home Stretch takes place just before the National Board portfolio is due, when candidates are getting ready to focus their attention on final revisions.

The Home Stretch seminar is a one-day event consists of 

• Peer Feedback on written commentary. Small like-certificate groups will meet with one NBCT Facilitator to read and provide standards-based feedback on the written commentary for Components 2, 3, or 4 using a protocol specially designed for use at WEA Home Stretch events.

• Component One Preparation: In a small like-certificate group candidates will explore the selected response items, the constructed response exercises, and released items.

• Supported Work Groups: Dedicated work time with available NBCTs who can answer questions and provide support. 

WEA's National Board Renewal Jump Start is a 1-day training that prepares you for success in the National Board renewal process. Find out more about National Board Renewal. Renewal is a personal and public statement about your commitment to the profession and to your students.

Find out about earning and maintaining certification for:

• Teachers
• ESAs

Find information for:

• Future Educators

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