Imortant Websites and Links

Washington Student Achievement Council

Career Advancement for those who serve

USA GOV

Public Instruction

https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/default.aspx

In order to better serve you, when you contact our office, please provide your certificate number, or complete name and date of birth. The Professional Certification Office is open daily from 8:00 AM -12:00 and 1:00 - 5:00 PM. All application fees must be receipted by 4:00 PM. New E-Certification for Washington State Educators Educator Updates: June 30th Deadline Approaching - Immediate action is required to reissue or renew your residency certificate or your current certificate expiring June 30, 2014. NES Transition (PESB Assessment) National Boards www.k12.wa.us/certification/nbpts/Renewal.aspx www.boardcertifiedteachers.org Educator Programs  Information regarding College/University Educator Programs is now located on the Professional Educator Standards Board web site.  For Teacher programs: http://pathway.pesb.wa.gov/programs For Administrator programs: http://www.pesb.wa.gov/future_educators/administrator For ESA programs: http://www.pesb.wa.gov/future_educators/esa If you have questions or need help regarding their web site please contact their office at (360) 725-6275. Important Links  American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification (NASDTEC) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Northwest Regional Education Laboratory (NWREL) Certification Requirements in other States (site maintained by U of Kentucky) Accrediting Bodies - Definition of regional accreditation and the six approved accrediting associations