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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Procedure==<br />
'''Apply Online'''<br />
#Access E-Certification through [https://eds.ospi.k12.wa.us/ OSPIs Education Data System (EDS) Portal]. <br />
#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.<br />
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'''Check the status of your application online:''' <br />
#Log in to [https://eds.ospi.k12.wa.us/ EDS]:<br />
##If you are using EDS for the first time you will need to create an account - [http://www.k12.wa.us/Certification/e-Cert/LoginE-certUpdate.pdf Instructions (PDF)]<br />
##If you already have an account, simply log-in using your current account and password; do not create a duplicate account.<br />
#Click '''View My Applications'''.<br />
#Select '''E-Certification'''.<br />
#Select the '''My Credentials tab'''.<br />
#View the status of your application (Pending, Open, Re-Opened, Closed).<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
*Form 4020E Verification of Program completion and Character or Form 4020E-1 Verification of Alternative Certification Program Pathway Completion and Character<br />
*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<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
'''Professional Certification Office''' <br><br />
Office: (360) 725-6400 <br><br />
Fax: (360) 586-0145<br> <br />
PO Box 47200<br><br />
Olympia, WA 98504-7200 <br><br />
[http://www.k12.wa.us/certification Website]<br />
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'''Professional Educator Standards Board'''<br><br />
Office: (360) 725-6275 <br><br />
Fax: (360) 586-4548 <br><br />
PO Box 47236<br><br />
Olympia, WA 98504-7236<br><br />
Email: pesb@k12.wa.us<br><br />
[http://www.pesb.wa.gov/ Website]<br />
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'''Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) ''' <br> <br />
Office: (360) 725-6119<br> <br />
PO Box 47200<br> <br />
Olympia, WA 98504-7200<br> <br />
[http://www.k12.wa.us/BEST Website]<br />
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'''Washington Initiative for NBPTS Certification '''<br> <br />
Office: (360) 725-6119, 1-877-833-0931<br> <br />
PO Box 47200<br> <br />
Olympia, WA 98504-7200<br> <br />
[http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/nbpts/default.aspx Website]<br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
Applicants must have: <br />
*Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from any regionally accredited college/university. <br />
*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. <br />
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==Fees==<br />
*[http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/pubdocs/certfees.pdf Professional Certification - Fee Schedule]<br />
*[http://www.k12.wa.us/ProfPractices/fingerprint/Procedure-Fees.aspx Fingerprinting Fees]<br />
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==Validity==<br />
Substitute Certificate - valid for life<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.<br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
It normally takes 4-6 weeks to process an application.<br />
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==Related Videos==<br />
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. <br />
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type="website">video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.<br />
Please remove the "&" inside the tags during implementation.<br />
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver, <br />
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube<br />
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.<br />
e.g In the following url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M" Video ID is "Y0US7oR_t3M". <br />
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==Instructions==<br />
Washington state law requires/authorizes fingerprint background checks for all applicants who do not possess a valid Washington certificate at the time of application. [http://www.k12.wa.us/ProfPractices/fingerprint/Procedure-Fees.aspx To know more]<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.<br />
e.g.<br />
1. Date of Birth.<br />
2. City or County of Birth.<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
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. <br />
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==Information which might help==<br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
*Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction:<br />
:http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/Teacher/substituteNotCertified.aspx<br />
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==Others==<br />
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