Washington issues the Residency Teacher Certificate to
most first-time applicants for a regular teaching certificate.
The candidate must have:
- Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from any regionally accredited college/university.
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Completed any state's approved teacher preparation program state-approved teacher preparation program.
This would be either an approved program through a regionally accredited
college or university, or an approved alternative-route program.
OR
If you have not completed a state approved program, individuals
may verify at least 3 years of K-12 teaching experience outside Washington,
and hold a regular certificate in another state.
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In Washington there
are 21 colleges/universities approved
by the Professional Educator Standards Board to offer educator preparation
programs.
- Out-of-state applicants must pass a basic skills test
(WEST-B) within 12 months of receiving a
temporary permit. See
teacher assessments.
- Out-of-state applicants must pass an endorsement
content knowledge test (WEST-E) within 12 months of receiving a
temporary permit. See
teacher assessments.
The first certificate
issued is the Residency Certificate (First Issue), which is valid until
the holder has completed two years of successful teaching in a public
school or approved private school in Washington. This certificate may
then be reissued with a three year expiration date.
For details on the documents needed and process to obtain this certificate,
please see the application.
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