Announcement: Many educator assessments now available online The Washington Professional Educator Standards Board is pleased to announce the availability of online proctoring for many content knowledge and basic skills tests. Online proctoring allows candidates to take a test securely from their home, school, or business. With a simple check-in process, a candidate can test without… (Read more)
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Teacher of the visually impaired – specialty endorsement (2012)
This endorsement is for teachers who support the educational needs of students who are blind or have visual impairments. In November 2023, the Board adopted the NES Blind/Low Vision (603) as the content knowledge assessment for the TVI endorsement. Beginning January 30, 2024, TVI will only be issued as a regular endorsement. Teachers holding the… (Read more)
Endorsements
What is an endorsement? An endorsement is the specific subject matter or content area listed on your teaching certificate in Washington State. All certificates must have at least one endorsement, and some endorsement areas cannot stand alone. For questions or details on adding an endorsement, please see the OSPI website. How can I earn an… (Read more)
WEST-B exemptions and equivalent assessments
Questions about an individual’s certificate or testing status should be directed to the OSPI certification office at (360) 725-6400 or cert@k12.wa.us. Out-of-state candidates may seek an exemption from the WEST-B requirement under certain circumstances: Candidates who are applying for a Washington State residency or professional certificate under WAC 181-79A-257 (1)(b) who hold a certificate… (Read more)
Educators of the Deaf and visually impaired
The Professional Educator Standards Board sets policy for credentialing and role requirements for educators of the Deaf, Blind, and visually impaired. There are nine roles in this area. Resources Resources on credentialing for educators of the deaf to adapt for and share with your networks. Includes a slidedeck, one pager, and email template. Resources on… (Read more)
Becoming an educator
Washington educators share a love of student empowerment, creating aha moments for their students, engaging with their community, exploring their surrounding world, and most importantly a passion for contributing to student achievement and academic success. An educator role can take the form of many different positions within the education system. An educator can be a… (Read more)
Elementary mathematics specialist – specialty endorsement (2007)
Note: Candidates can only add this specialty endorsement to an existing teaching certificate (WAC 181-82A-208).