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 are as follows:

• June 24 – June 27, 2019:  Pasco 
• July 29 – August 2, 2019: Vancouver
• August 5 – August 8, 2019:  Auburn

​Registration for these events will open in early spring.

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

WEA offers two options for Home Stretch trainings, a 3-hour and a 6-hour seminar, both consisting of peer feedback on written commentary. Event fees include lunch, clock hours, and all training materials and resources.

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. (Note: February 23rd 3-hour events may not be structured in like-certificate format.)

In full day events, candidates can get a second round of feedback on Component 2, 3 or 4 written commentary, OR, they can get support with Component 1 (Assessment Center) 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. 

Cost to WEA members (via credit or debit card only): 3-hour Home Stretch – Early registration through 1/31/19, $45; registration 2/1/19 and after, $60. 6-hour Home Stretch - Early registration through 1/31/19, $75; registration 2/1/19 and after, $100.

• February 23, 2019: Camas, WA – 3-hour only session starts at 9:00 am and ends at noon
• February 23, 2019: Kennewick, WA – 3-hour only session starts at 9:00 am and ends at noon
• March 23, 2019: Spokane, WA – full-day only session starts at 9:00 am and ends at 3:30 pm
• April 20, 2019: Federal Way, WA - full-day only session starts at 9:00 am and ends at 3:30 pm

Click here to find and register for the training of your choice. Note: Trainings may be cancelled should registration numbers not meet the minimum requirements. Members will be offered alternative options or refunds for cancelled events.

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.

The dates and locations for the 2019 Summer Renewal Jump Starts are as follows:

• May 4, 2019 Lake Washington 
• June 25, 2019:  Pasco
• June 26, 2019:  Pasco 
• July 30, 2019: Vancouver
• July 31, 2019:  Vancouver
• August 6, 2019:  Auburn
• August 7, 2019: Auburn

Registration for these events will open in early spring.

WEA's National Board Renewal Feedback & Support training provides NBCTs the opportunity to share and get feedback on a draft of one or two of their Professional Growth Experience (PGE) requirements to renew their National Board Certificate.  Participants Eligible to Attend:  2018-19 NBCTs working on their Renewal for submission in spring, 2019.

In each session, NBCTs will participate in a structured feedback protocol process with other candidates to examine PGE evidence, alignment with standards assessed and clarity of response.

Three session options are available at each location:

• Morning 3-Hour Session:  Participants bring four copies of one draft and any supporting documents of either Component 1, Component 2, Component 3, or Component 4. Check-in begins at 8:00 am, class begins at 9:00 am and ends at noon. Cost for this 3-hour session: Early registration (through 1/31/19) - $45; regular registration (2/1/19 until event reaches capacity) - $60. Lunch is included.

• Afternoon 3-Hour Session:  Participants bring four copies of one draft and any supporting documents of either Component 1, Component 2, Component 3, or Component 4. Check-in begins at noon, class begins at 12:30 pm and ends at 3:30 pm. Cost for this 3-hour session: Early registration (through 1/31/19) - $45. Regular registration (2/1/19 until event reaches capacity) - $60. Lunch is included.

• Full-day 6-Hour Session:  Participants bring four copies each of two drafts and any supporting documents of either Component 1, Component 2, Component 3, and/or Component 4. Check-in begins at 8:00 am, class begins at 9:00 am and ends at 3:30 pm. Cost for this 3-hour session: Early registration (through 1/31/19) - $75. Regular registration (10/1/18 until event reaches capacity) - $100. Lunch is included.
  • February 23, 2019: Camas, WA
  • February 23, 2019: Kennewick, WA
  • March 23, 2019: Spokane, WA
  • April 20, 2019: Federal Way, WA

Click here to find and register for the training of your choice. Note: Trainings may be cancelled should registration numbers not meet the minimum requirements. Members will be offered alternative options or refunds for cancelled events.

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