domenica 29 luglio 2012

Electronic Certification (eCert)

Electronic Certification (eCert)

Application Details

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Teacher
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Overview:
Teachers in public and private schools in Washington State are required to hold a teaching certificate. The Professional Teacher certificate is an official document which attests to minimum requirements:
  • Age.(18 years old)
  • Moral Character & Fitness.A background check which includes obtaining fingerprints and being screened by both the Washington State Patrol and the FBI.
  • Degree. A bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
  • Preparation Program.A Washington State approved professional certification program, or
  • Certificate. A valid teaching certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, or
  • Equivalent program. A program in another state whose advanced level certification program is comparable to that in Washington (only Oregons Continuing Teaching License program as of 2005)
  • Issues of Abuse.The candidate must have taken coursework in issues of abuse, which must include information related to identification of physical, emotional, sexual, and substance abusel the impact on learning and behavior; the responsibilities of a teacher to report abuse or to provide assistance to victimized children; and methods of teaching about abuse and its prevention.
  • Basic Skills Test. If applying from out-of-state for a residency or professional certificate, applicants must pass a basic skills test within 12 months of receiving their first temporary permit. Those who have a passing score on the CBEST or Praxis may submit official score reports in lieu of the WEST-B. For information on test registration/administration, contact National Evaluation Systems at (800) 784-4999. Online registration is available at http://www.west.nesinc.com
  • Endorsement Test. If applying after August 31, 2005, from out-of-state for a residency or professional certificate, applicants must pass an endorsement test for each endorsement desired. Applicants with 3 years of teaching experience must complete the requirement within 12 months of receiving their first temporary permit. For information on test registration/administration, see http://www.ets.org/praxis/prxwa.html or contact Educational Testing Service at (800) 772-9476.
The Professional teacher certificate enables someone to obtain employment and to teach in specific endorsement areas listed on the certificate.
Review the following list of documents and additional materials for this application.   Include any required documents and additional materials with your application (some items can be mailed separately as noted below):
PROFESSIONAL TEACHER APPLICATION
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION - FORMS
FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THESE FORMS CLICK HERE
Form Name and Number
Click on the appropriate form number below to download - follow the instructions on the form.		 Must mail with application Can be mailed separately
COLLEGE PROGRAM (WITHIN THE USA AND CANADA) - SUBMIT FORM SPI/CERT 4020E, INSTITUTIONAL VERIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLETION AND CHARACTER (STATE-APPROVED TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM AT A REGIONALLY ACCREDITED COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY) X  
____________________________________    OR     ____________________________________
COLLEGE PROGRAM (OUTSIDE THE USA AND CANADA) - SUBMIT FORM SPI/CERT 4030, TEACHER-COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FOR FOREIGN TRAINED TEACHERS AND INFORMATION ON TRANSLATING FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS AND EVALUATING THEM FOR USA EQUIVALENCY X  
____________________________________    OR     ____________________________________
NO COLLEGE PROGRAM - SUBMIT FORM SPI/CERT 4020E-1, VERIFICATION OF ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM/PATHWAY COMPLETION AND CHARACTER (WITHIN THE USA OR CANADA) X  
AND - SUBMIT FORM SPI/CERT FORM 4020F-1, VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE IN LIEU OF INSTITUTIONAL VERIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLETION (FULL STATE CERTIFICATION PLUS THREE YEARS TEACHING EXPERIENCE - WITHIN THE USA OR CANADA). X  
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED
FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THESE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS CLICK HERE
Additional Materials Must mail with application Can be mailed separately
Fingerprints - If you do not hold a valid Washington certificate, you must submit fingerprints and fingerprint fee to the OSPI Fingerprint Office.  Obtain fingerprint instructions from an ESD. Do not delay fingerprinting until you are ready to submit your application since fingerprints can delay your application process by eight to ten weeks. You can have fingerprints taken before coming to Washington.   X
Official Transcripts X  
Endorsements Tests(s) - Official Score Reports   X
Basic Skills Test - Official Score Reports   X
All Other States - Certificates, if applicable X  
National Board Certificate, if applicable X  
CHARACTER AND FITNESS - SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS
FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THESE DOCUMENTS CLICK HERE OR CALL THE OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AT 360.725.6130

AS STATED IN YOUR SIGNED AFFIDAVIT: ANY FALSIFICATION OR DELIBERATE MISREPRESENTATION, INCLUDING OMISSION OF A MATERIAL FACT, IN COMPLETION OF THIS APPLICATION CAN BE GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OF CERTIFICATION, OR IN THE CASE OF A CERTIFICATE HOLDER, REPRIMAND, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATE, CREDENTIAL, OR LICENSE.
Criminal History - for every "Yes" answer entered for any of the questions 1 - 6, provide copies of the documents listed below. Must mail with application Can be mailed separately
Copy of the arresting officer's complete report X  
Copy of the court docket - if a court was involved X  
Copy of the sentence and judgment - If a court was involved X  
Copy of a current and complete 5-year driving abstract - if the arrest was driving related X  
Personal Fitness - for every "Yes" answer entered for questions 10 or 11, provide a Must mail with application Can be mailed separately
Copy of any court orders entered in the proceeding X  
Personal Fitness - for every "Yes" answer entered for questions 12 or 13, provide a Must mail with application Can be mailed separately
Copy of the repayment agreement from the appropriate agency - if a repayment agreement has been established X  

Application Fees:
 Professional Teacher (No Previous WA Cert) Certificate Application$25.00  
 ESD Processing$20.00  
 OSPI Processing$33.00  
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 TOTAL   $78.00  
When this application is submitted it will be processed through these review steps:
1. Submitted
2. Printed and Signed Application Received
3. Begin ESD Application Review
4. Application Fee
5. ESD Processing Fee
6. Character and Fitness Materials
7. WSP Fingerprint Results
8. FBI Fingerprint Results
9. Verify Degree
10. Verify Program Completion
11. Verify Certificate
12. Verify Experience
13. Verify Transcript(s)
14. Verify Issues of Abuse
15. Testing
16. Endorsement Tests
17. Issue Permit
18. ESD Review Complete
19. Printed and Signed Application Received Certification Office
20. Begin OSPI Application Review Certification Office
21. Application Fee Certification Office
22. WSP Fingerprint Results Certification Office
23. FBI Fingerprint Results Certification Office
24. Character and Fitness Materials Certification Office
25. Verify Degree Certification Office
26. Verify Program Completion Certification Office
27. Verify Certificate Certification Office
28. Verify Experience Certification Office
29. Verify Transcript(s) Certification Office
30. Verify Issues of Abuse Certification Office
31. Testing Certification Office
32. Endorsement Tests Certification Office
33. Review Complete Certification Office
   
 		 
 
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