Apply Online

1. Access E-Certification through OSPIs Education Data System (EDS) Portal.
2. After creating an account in EDS, select E-Certification (it will take approximately 15 minutes to have these options available after creating the account). The link will take you to E-Certification homepage.

Check the status of your application online:

1. Log in to EDS:
   1. If you are using EDS for the first time you will need to create an account - Instructions (PDF)
   2. If you already have an account, simply log-in using your current account and password; do not create a duplicate account.
2. Click View My Applications.
3. Select E-Certification.
4. Select the My Credentials tab.
5. View the status of your application (Pending, Open, Re-Opened, Closed).

• Form 4020E Verification of Program completion and Character or Form 4020E-1 Verification of Alternative Certification Program Pathway Completion and Character
• If you have not completed a state approved program, verify at least 3 years of K-12 teaching experience outside Washington - Form 4020F-1 Verification of Experience

Professional Certification Office
Office: (360) 725-6400
Fax: (360) 586-0145
PO Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
Website

Professional Educator Standards Board
Office: (360) 725-6275
Fax: (360) 586-4548
PO Box 47236
Olympia, WA 98504-7236
Email: pesb@k12.wa.us
Website

Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST)
Office: (360) 725-6119
PO Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
Website

Washington Initiative for NBPTS Certification
Office: (360) 725-6119, 1-877-833-0931
PO Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
Website

Applicants must have:

• Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from any regionally accredited college/university.
• 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. (Form 4020E Verification of Program completion and Character or Form 4020E-1 Verification of Alternative Certification Program Pathway Completion and Character) In Washington there are 21 colleges/universities approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board to offer educator preparation programs. OR *If you have not completed a state approved program, individuals may verify at least 3 years of K-12 teaching experience outside Washington (Form 4020F-1 Verification of Experience), and hold a regular certificate in another state.

• Professional Certification - Fee Schedule
• Fingerprinting Fees

Substitute Certificate - valid for life

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It normally takes 4-6 weeks to process an application.

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Washington state law requires/authorizes fingerprint background checks for all applicants who do not possess a valid Washington certificate at the time of application. To know more

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The Substitute Certificate enables someone to substitute for any regular classroom teacher for up to 30 consecutive school days. Obtaining a Substitute Teacher Certificate requires the same level of preparation as a regular teaching certificate.

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• Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction:

http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/Teacher/substituteNotCertified.aspx

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