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==Procedure==
'''Apply Online'''
#Access E-Certification through [https://eds.ospi.k12.wa.us/ OSPIs Education Data System (EDS) Portal].
#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:'''
#Log in to [https://eds.ospi.k12.wa.us/ EDS]:
##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)]
##If you already have an account, simply log-in using your current account and password; do not create a duplicate account.
#Click '''View My Applications'''.
#Select '''E-Certification'''.
#Select the '''My Credentials tab'''.
#View the status of your application (Pending, Open, Re-Opened, Closed).

==Required Documents==
List down the documents required for successfully completing the procedure.

e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Professional Certification Office''' 
Office: (360) 725-6400 
Fax: (360) 586-0145 
PO Box 47200 
Olympia, WA 98504-7200 
[http://www.k12.wa.us/certification 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 
[http://www.pesb.wa.gov/ Website]

'''Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) ''' 
Office: (360) 725-6119 
PO Box 47200 
Olympia, WA 98504-7200 
[http://www.k12.wa.us/BEST Website]

'''Washington Initiative for NBPTS Certification ''' 
Office: (360) 725-6119, 1-877-833-0931 
PO Box 47200 
Olympia, WA 98504-7200 
[http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/nbpts/default.aspx Website]

==Eligibility==
The candidate must have completed:
*a ProTeach Portfolio, or
*a program in another state whose advanced level certification program is comparable to that in Washington, as determined by the Professional Educator Standards Board, or
*a certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) will satisfy the program requirement for the Professional Certificate

'''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 abuse; 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.

'''Testing for Out-of-state applicants:''' To those who are applying for the professional teacher certificate in lieu of the residency shall successfully complete all required testing:
*Out-of-state applicants must pass a basic skills test (WEST-B) within 12 months of receiving a temporary permit.
*Out-of-state applicants must pass an endorsement content knowledge test (WEST-E) within 12 months of receiving a temporary permit.
*Note: Teachers with valid National Board Certification are exempt from certain testing requirements.

==Fees==
*[http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/pubdocs/certfees.pdf Professional Certification - Fee Schedule]
*[http://www.k12.wa.us/ProfPractices/fingerprint/Procedure-Fees.aspx Fingerprinting Fees]

==Validity==
Professional certificates earned by holding the NBPTS certificate are valid for at least five years, up to the expiration date of the NBPTS certificate.

==Documents to Use==
[http://www.k12.wa.us/Certification/Certapp/4020G.pdf Abuse Course Verification (PDF)]

==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

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

==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type="website">video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the "&" inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M" Video ID is "Y0US7oR_t3M".

==Instructions==
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]

==Required Information==
A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

==Need for the Document==
A Professional Certificate is an advanced level regular certificate, normally awarded to holders of the Residency Certificate who completed the new ProTeach Portfolio. This type of certificate may sometimes be awarded to out-of-state applicants in lieu of the Residency.

==Information which might help==
Enter other informations which might help

==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

==External Links==
*Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction:
:http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/Teacher/ProCert.aspx

==Others==
More information which might help people.

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