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.

The dates and locations for the 2019 Summer Jump Starts have not yet been determined. Please check this webpage in December for more information.

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.

Member cost: $100.00 via credit or debit card only

• October 13, 2018: Kennewick, WA
• October 20, 2018: Spokane, WA
• October 20, 2018: Federal Way, WA
• October 27, 2018: Vancouver, WA
• November 17, 2018: Federal Way, WA
• November 17, 2018: Yakima, WA

Click here to find and register for the training of your choice.

WEA's National Board Renewal Feedback & Support training is targeted to NBCTs who have attended Renewal Jump Start and/or are into working on their Renewal.  It provides NBCTs the opportunity to share and get feedback on a draft of their Profiles of Professional Growth (PPG) to renew their National Board Certificate.

Choose from a 3-hour morning, 3-hour afternoon or 6-hour all day session. The 6-hour session includes two structured feedback protocol processes with other candidates. 

PPG entries require NBCTs to show their ongoing, positive impact on student learning in their classrooms and to demonstrate how they have continued to grow as a reflective practitioner.

Member Cost (via credit or debit card only):    3-hour session - $60.00       6-hour session - $100.00                                     

• October 20, 2018: Spokane, WA -  Morning Session Only
• October 20, 2018: Federal Way, WA -  Morning, Afternoon and All-day sessions
• October 27, 2018: Vancouver, WA - Morning, Afternoon and All-day sessions. 
• November 17, 2018: Federal Way, WA - Morning, Afternoon and All-day sessions
• November 17, 2018: Yakima, WA - Morning Session Only

Click here to find and register for the training of your choice.

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 consisting 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. 

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

Find out about earning and maintaining certification for:

• Teachers
• ESAs

Find information for Future Educators

And learn about Washington State Clock Hours

State Agencies working with Certification

• Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
  OSPI Certification Office, 360-725-6400  Email:  cert@k12.wa.us
   
• Professional Educator Standards Board