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  • Certification Trainings

    Online Certification Trainings will be conducted through zoom.  You will recieve a follow-up email a few days prior to the event with zoom link information.

    Teacher Certification 101 (2 Clock Hours)

    Focuses on latest teacher certificate renewal requirements, policy changes, STEM renewal requirement, PGP basics, National Board basics, OSPI eCert platform.

    Audience: Teachers and CTE Teachers

    Educational Staff Associates (ESA) Certification 101 (2 Clock Hours)

    Focuses on latest ESA certificate renewal requirements, policy changes, OSPI eCert platform, PGP basics and ESA professional growth needs.

    Audience: Educational Staff Associates

    National Board Information Session Series

    Audience: Certificated educators

    National Board Certification- Overview: Session 1 (2 Clock Hours)

    This introductory session on National Board Certification provides an overview of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), basics of the certification process, and why educators consider board certification.

    National Board Certification- Standards & Process: Session 2 (2 Clock Hours)

    This second session on National Board Certification focuses on a deeper exploration of the NBPTS certificate area standards and the four required components. The session also shares basics about candidate support options.

    National Board Certification- Support & Next Steps: Session 3 (2 Clock Hours)

    This third session in the WEA National Board Certification information series helps educators decide possible next steps and timelines with the certification process. Educators explore various support options available, and finalize a personal check-list to guide their National Board journey.

    Professional Growth Plan 1 (3 Clock Hours)

    Certificated educators can complete 1 PGP per year for 25 clock hours for certificate renewal and salary movement.  Session covers PGP basics, alignment with TPEP, meeting STEM requirement using PGPs and time to draft your PGP.

    Audience: All certificated educators

    Professional Growth Plan 2 (2 Clock Hours)

    In this session, participants participate in small-group sessions focused on individualized feedback on PGP drafts. Participants have the opportunity to ask clarifying questions around PGPs and then have work time to make edits.

    Audience: All certificated educators who have completed PGP #1

    Professional Growth Plan 3 (2 Clock Hours)

    In this final session, participants bring a completed PGP for final review.  The process facilitates possible sign-off of completed PGPs using a rubric.  Participants also explore the OSPI eCert platform for logging in their PGP/clock hours; they also review the steps for using PGPs for salary advancement.

    Audience: All certificated educators who have completed PGP #2

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  • WEA National Board Maintenance of Certificate (MOC) Jump Start

    In 2020, the National Board introduced the requirements for the Maintenance of Certification (MOC). This Jump Start training series guides participants through the MOC process in a collaborative environment with other National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs). The MOC Jump Start consists of two modules. Each module is an interactive 3.5-hour virtual training. NBCTs are encouraged to attend Module 1 and can then determine if Module 2 would be helpful.

    Cost: $20 per session; This event is only open to WEA members.

    Module One provides a big picture approach to MOC. In this training, participants network with other NBCTs, review the Five Core Propositions, and get an overview of the MOC process. They also begin to plan their Professional Growth Experiences (PGEs). The objectives for Module 1 include:

    • Network with other MOC candidates from around the state, creating informal support structures for candidacy ahead
    • Understand the Five Core Propositions in depth to frame the upcoming MOC process
    • Obtain an overview of the MOC requirements and process to inform next steps with certification
    • Plan possible PGEs to meet the MOC requirements

    Eligible clock hours: 4 hours (3.5 hours of instruction, .5 hours preparation)

    Module Two is a close look at the MOC instructions to inform next steps with PGEs. The objectives for Module 2 include:

    • Share an early draft of a PGE with other NBCTs candidates to inform future revisions
    • Network with other MOC candidates from around the state, creating informal support structures for candidacy ahead
    • Participate in a close read of the MOC PGP requirements to develop a deep understanding of requirements
    • Analyze the MOC instructions, and make a plan for completing the MOC

    Eligible clock hours: 4 hours

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  • WEA National Board Home Stretch

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

    At Home Stretch, small like-certificate groups meet with one NBCT Facilitator to read and provide standards-based feedback on the written commentary for Components 2, 3, or 4 using a specially designed protocol. We do our best to have NBCTs in the same certificate area as candidates; however, that’s not always possible based on registration numbers and facilitator availability.

    During the morning part of the agenda, candidates receive feedback on Component 2, 3 or 4 written commentary. In the afternoon segment, they can opt for feedback on a second component or testing center (Component 1) preparation.

    Supported Work Groups: Dedicated work time is also an option, staffed by NBCTs to answer questions and provide support.

    • Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022
    • Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (with 30-minute lunch break)
    • Format: Online via the Zoom platform
    • Structure: There will be two feedback opportunities – one in morning, one in the afternoon
    • Eligibility: This event will only be open to WEA members
    • Clock Hours: 8 hours for all day, 4 hours for one session (morning, afternoon)
    • Cost: $20 EARLY BIRD registration; $40 LATE registration (morning and/or afternoon sessions)

    Early bird registration fee closes at midnight March 1. Late registration closes at midnight March 9

    Early Registration $20: Click Here to Register

    Registration will close at midnight on March 9th and we will not be able to accommodate registrations into the system after this date.

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  • WEA National Board Jump Start

    WEA's National Board Jump Start is a comprehensive, multi-day 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.

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  • WEA National Board Maintenance of Certificate (MOC) Feedback and Support

    WEA's Renewal MOC Feedback and Support provides NBCTs the opportunity to share and get feedback on a draft of their Professional Growth Experiences (PGEs) using a structured feedback protocol. There will be work time to make PGE revisions.

    Participants bring four copies of one draft and any supporting documents of either Component 2, Component 3 and/or Component 4. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., class begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon.

    Participants will share a copy of one draft MOC component, either Component One or Component Two.

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  • Navigating Your Certification Options

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

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