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 -- register

July 30 - Aug. 2, 2018: Snohomish, WA  -- register

July 30 - Aug. 2, 2018: Medford, WA (Partner event with Oregon EA) -- register

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

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

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) -- register.

June 26, 2018: Spokane, WA -- register

June 27, 2018: Spokane, WA -- register

July 31, 2018: Snohomish, WA -- register

Aug. 1, 2018: Snohomish, WA -- register

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

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

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.