Navigate the certification process

Final Registration Closes on Wednesday, July 21st at 5:00 PM (PST). We will not be able to take any registrations after the deadline.

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.

This summer, Jump Start will take place fully online!

Details:

• Registration is $75.00 and open to WEA members only. Foundations 1 is a required entry course.
• Select as many of the remaining 5 modules (C1, C2, C3, C4, Foundations 2) as you like for the flat $75 registration fee
• Up to 30 WEA clock hours can be earned for those attending all 6 modules and three Q&A meetings.

Training weeks:

• July 26-30, 2021
   

There are six total training modules that will be offered two times during our training weeks. You will select your specific training modules after submitting your event registration/payment. Note: You may choose to complete your full Jump Start experience in one week.

Foundations I must be completed as a pre-requisite before taking the  component options.  Those who register for Foundations I on June 28, 2021 have the option to take any of the component sessions from the June 28- July 2  and July 26- July 30 training weeks.  Those who register and take Foundations I on July 26, 2021 may only take the component options offered during the July 26- July 30 training week.

Final Registration Closes on Wednesday, July 21st at 5:00 PM (PST). We will not be able to take any registrations after the deadline.

Register for Foundations I- July 26, 2021 Here!

Component 1 Dates
Thursday, July 29, 1-4:30 p.m.

Component 2 Dates
Monday, July 26, 1-4:30 p.m.

Component 3 Dates
Tuesday, July 27, 8:30 a.m.-Noon.

Component 4 Dates
Thursday, July 29, 8:30 a.m..-Noon.

Foundations 2
Friday, July 30, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (includes lunch break).

Final Registration Closes on Wednesday, July 21st at 5:00 PM (PST). We will not be able to take any registrations after the deadline.

In 2020, the National Board introduced the requirements for the Maintenance of Certification (MOC). This Jump Start training guides participants through this process while collaborating with other National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs). MOC Jump Start consists of two modules. Each module will be an interactive, three-hour virtual training. Participants can attend one or both modules.

Module One provides a big picture approach to MOC. In this training, participants will network with other NBCTs, review the Five Core Propositions, and get an overview of the MOC process. They will 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

• August 2, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm Click Here to Register!
  Registration Closes July 30th at 12:00 PM
   
• August 10, 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm Click Here to Register!
  Registration Closes August 6th at 5:00 PM

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 their MOC

Eligible clock hours: 4 hours

• August 6, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm Click Here to Register!
  Registration Closes August 4th at 5:00 PM
   
• August 12, 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm Click Here to Register!
  Registration Closes August 6th at 5:00 PM

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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'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.

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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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