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Certification

Teachers Administrators ESA CTE

Teacher Professional Q&A - In late April, the legislature passed a bill that significantly changes the way teachers earn the professional certificate. Read more.

ProTeach/ProCert Information

Application Processing Status

This week (11/16/09) we are reviewing the following:

- Applications received the week of 11/2/09
- Clock hour reports received the week of 11/9/09
- CTE applications received the week of 11/9/09

Once approved for issuance, it will take approximately 4-5 weeks to issue and mail the certificate.
* If your address has changed since you submitted your application, please be sure to notify our office as soon as possible.

Total certificate actions processed in 2009: 32,854
Total certificate actions processed in 2008: 34,675


Have questions? Visit our FAQ page


A Dual Mission

The Professional Education and Certification Office has the following mission:

  • To support the preparation and continuing education...
  • To verify the preparation and continuing education...
...of educators who positively contribute to student learning.


The Professional Education Office supports preparation, advancement, and continuing education for individual certification applicants, ensuring they meet or exceed state requirements.

The Professional Certification Office verifies preparation and continuing education for individual certification applicants, ensuring they meet or exceed state requirements. Certification staff:

  • Inform applicants about certification requirements, how requirements may be met, and the status of applications/certificates;
  • Coordinate with Washington colleges/universities for issuance of certificates to program completers;
  • Assist employers in expediting certification actions for current and prospective employees;
  • Issue certificates and maintain educator certification records for the state.

 

Old Capitol Building, PO Box 47200, 600 Washington St. S.E., Olympia, WA  98504-7200  (360) 725-6000  TTY (360) 664-3631