Title 181 WAC — Professional Educator Standards Board

Chapter 181-01 WEST-B assessment program.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-01-001 WEST-B basic skills assessment extension and permit for out-of-state candidates.

Candidates who are prepared and/or certified out-of-state applying for a Washington state residency teaching certificate under WAC 181-79A-257 or 181-79A-260 have up to one calendar year from the issuance of a temporary permit to take the WEST-B basic skills assessment and report the individual results; present evidence of taking an alternative or equivalent assessment under WAC 181-01-002, provided that they have completed all other requirements for teacher certification other than the WEST-B requirement and are thus eligible for a temporary permit under WAC 181-79A-128.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 20-23-030, § 181-01-001, filed 11/10/20, effective 12/11/20
WSR 20-04-083, § 181-01-001, filed 2/4/20, effective 3/6/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 13-16-051, § 181-01-001, filed 8/1/13, effective 9/1/13
WSR 07-09-058, § 181-01-001, filed 4/12/07, effective 5/13/07
WSR 06-24-084, § 181-01-001, filed 12/5/06, effective 1/5/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210, 28A.410.220. WSR 02-21-014, § 181-01-001, filed 10/8/02, effective 11/8/02.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-01-002 WEST-B basic skills assessment requirement, exemptions, alternatives, and equivalent assessments.

(1) Taking a basic skills assessment under this chapter is required for issuance of a Washington state teacher certificate under WAC 181-77-031, 181-77-041, and 181-79A-206.

(2) Individuals seeking admission to a state approved teacher preparation program, and out-of-state candidates applying for a Washington state teacher certificate under WAC 181-79A-257 or 181-79A-260, must submit evidence of taking the WEST-B or an alternative or equivalent to the WEST-B as identified and accepted by the professional educator standards board.

(3) Candidates applying for a Washington state teaching certificate under WAC 181-79A-257 who hold a valid certificate through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards or other equivalent second tier educator certifications from other states as approved and published by the professional educator standards board, are exempt from the WEST-B requirement.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 20-23-030, § 181-01-002, filed 11/10/20, effective 12/11/20
WSR 20-04-083, § 181-01-002, filed 2/4/20, effective 3/6/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 15-08-030, § 181-01-002, filed 3/25/15, effective 4/25/15
WSR 13-23-078, § 181-01-002, filed 11/19/13, effective 12/20/13
WSR 13-16-051, § 181-01-002, filed 8/1/13, effective 9/1/13
WSR 12-04-032, § 181-01-002, filed 1/26/12, effective 2/26/12
WSR 06-24-084, § 181-01-002, filed 12/5/06, effective 1/5/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.220. WSR 06-11-162 and 06-12-020, § 181-01-002, filed 5/24/06 and 5/30/06, effective 6/24/06 and 6/30/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.220 (1). WSR 04-24-049, § 181-01-002, filed 11/29/04, effective 12/30/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.220. WSR 04-08-047, § 181-01-002, filed 4/1/04, effective 5/2/04.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-01-004 Case-by-case exception process for basic skills assessment.

(1) The Washington professional educator standards board may permit exceptions from the basic skills assessment requirement under RCW 28A.410.220 (1) and (4) on a case-by-case basis.

(2) Consistent with the discretion accorded to the professional educator standards board under RCW 28A.410.220(4), the alternative assessments, equivalent assessments, exemptions and extensions provided for under chapter 181-01 WAC are the sole exceptions to the WEST-B assessment requirements.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 20-23-030, § 181-01-004, filed 11/10/20, effective 12/11/20
WSR 20-04-083, § 181-01-004, filed 2/4/20, effective 3/6/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 07-09-058, § 181-01-004, filed 4/12/07, effective 5/13/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.220(c). WSR 05-04-024, § 181-01-004, filed 1/25/05, effective 2/25/05.

Chapter 181-02 WEST-E assessment program.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-02-001 WEST-E content knowledge assessment time extension and permit for out-of-state candidates.

Candidates who are prepared and/or certified out-of-state applying for a Washington state residency or professional teaching certificate under WAC 181-79A-257 or 181-79A-260 have up to one calendar year from issuance of the temporary permit to meet the content knowledge assessment requirement, provided they are eligible for a temporary permit under WAC 181-79A-128.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 20-23-030, § 181-02-001, filed 11/10/20, effective 12/11/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 06-24-084, § 181-02-001, filed 12/5/06, effective 1/5/07.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-02-002 WEST-E content knowledge assessment requirement, exemptions, and equivalent assessments.

(1) Meeting the content knowledge assessment requirement under this chapter is required for issuance of a Washington state residency or professional teacher certificate.

(2) Individuals who hold a certificate through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards are exempt from the content knowledge assessment requirement if there is a direct equivalency between the endorsement sought and the national board certificate, or the individual has a second tier certificate from a state as approved by the professional educator standards board and published by the superintendent of public instruction. The equivalent National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and Washington endorsement table approved by the professional educator standards board may not be changed without prior professional educator standards board approval.

(3) Candidates applying for a Washington state residency or professional teaching certificate under WAC 181-79A-257 who have taken and passed equivalent content tests from other states as approved and published by the professional educator standards board, are considered to have met the content knowledge assessment requirement unless applying for a new endorsement.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 20-23-030, § 181-02-002, filed 11/10/20, effective 12/11/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 17-11-069, § 181-02-002, filed 5/17/17, effective 6/17/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.220. WSR 06-11-160, § 181-02-002, filed 5/24/06, effective 6/24/06.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-02-003 WEST-E content knowledge assessment transition to other content area tests.

The board will approve other content area tests either as alternatives or replacements. On the scheduled dates of board approval, tests previously approved that were taken before the scheduled changes will be accepted as meeting the requirements, including subsections that substantially meet the content area requirements as published.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 20-23-030, § 181-02-003, filed 11/10/20, effective 12/11/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 14-24-058, § 181-02-003, filed 11/25/14, effective 12/26/14.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-02-005 Case-by-case exception process for content knowledge assessment.

(1)(a) The Washington professional educator standards board may permit exceptions from the content knowledge assessment requirements under RCW 28A.410.220 (3) and (4) on a case-by-case basis.

(b) Consistent with the discretion accorded to the professional educator standards board under RCW 28A.410.220(4), the equivalent assessments, exemptions, and extensions provided for under this chapter are the sole exceptions to the content knowledge assessment requirements.

(2) Preparation program providers approved in a specific endorsement area by the professional educator standards board may recommend a candidate as meeting the content knowledge assessment in that endorsement area through the case-by-case exception process under this section.

(a) Candidates must take the content knowledge assessment once.

(b) Program providers may recommend a candidate for certification if they determine the candidate has the requisite knowledge and skills for that content knowledge assessment.

(d) Candidates adding an endorsement on a test-only basis under WAC 181-82A-204 (2)(c) are not eligible for a case-by-case exception for the content knowledge assessment.

(3) The preparation program provider must establish and convene a committee of at least three individuals for review of case-by-case exceptions for candidates not meeting the passing score on a content knowledge assessment.

(4) Alternative evidence.

(a) Preparation program providers must review at least two forms of evidence for meeting the content knowledge requirement.

(b) Preparation programs may use the following alternative forms of evidence for their review:

(i) Evidence submitted by candidate to demonstrate expertise in content knowledge;

(ii) Coursework; or

(iii) Other forms of evidence as determined by the program provider.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 20-23-030, § 181-02-005, filed 11/10/20, effective 12/11/20.

Chapter 181-77 Standards for career and technical education certification.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-001 Authority.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77-001, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77-001, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 95-12-056, § 180-77-001, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-002 Purpose.

The purposes of this chapter are to establish the various career and technical education certificates which must be held as a condition to employment in the Washington school system and establish the conditions and procedures governing issuance and retention of those and other career and technical education certificates.

History

WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77-002, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77-002, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 95-12-056, § 180-77-002, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-003 Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply to terms used in this chapter:

(1) "Approved program" for training career and technical education educators shall be defined as any program approved by the professional educator standards board which complies with chapter 181-77A or 181-78A WAC.

(2) "Career and technical education educator training" shall mean those career and technical education programs, courses, seminars and workshops offered for the purpose of career and technical education certification in compliance with chapter 181-85 WAC.

(3) "General safety" shall mean course work approved by the professional educator standards board and/or its designee that is designed to provide skill and knowledge common to all career and technical education instructors in safety.

(4) "Specific safety requirements" shall mean completion of course work approved by the professional educator standards board and/or its designee which is designed to provide the career and technical education instructor with the specific skill and knowledge of safety for the occupation he or she is to teach.

(5) "Learning period" shall mean the amount of time required prior to becoming gainfully employed at the journey level in the occupation being taught. In any case, this shall be no less than one year.

(6) "Management experience" shall mean work as a supervisor or manager in the occupational area in which the person will instruct.

(7) "Occupational experience" shall mean documented industry experience in the area for which certification is sought.

(8) "Professional growth plan" is as described in WAC 181-85-033.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77-003, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.220. WSR 18-21-070, § 181-77-003, filed 10/11/18, effective 11/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 17-07-018, § 181-77-003, filed 3/7/17, effective 4/7/17
WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77-003, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77-003, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77-003, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 98-01-026, § 180-77-003, filed 12/8/97, effective 1/8/98
WSR 97-04-085, § 180-77-003, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97
WSR 95-12-056, § 180-77-003, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.70.005. WSR 78-10-003 (Order 11-78), § 180-77-003, filed 9/7/78.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-005 Types of career and technical education certificates.

The following types of career and technical education certificates shall be issued:

(1) Teacher. The teacher certificate authorizes service as a teacher in the school district(s) or skills center(s) and shall be issued in one of the following areas as approved by the professional educator standards board and/or its designee:

(a) Broad area endorsements:

(i) Agriculture education;

(ii) Business and marketing education;

(iii) Family and consumer sciences education;

(iv) Technology education.

(b) Specialty areas as published by the professional educator standards board, including health occupations;

(d) Coordinator for worksite learning;

(e) Mathematics applied;

(f) Science applied, biology applied, chemistry applied, physics applied, or earth and space science applied.

(2) Director. The director certificate authorizes service as a career and technical education director, as an assistant director, or as a career and technical education supervisor in the school district(s) or skills center(s);

(3) Career guidance specialist. The career guidance specialist certificate authorizes service in the role of career guidance specialist;

(4) Nothing within this chapter authorizes practice by a career and technical education educator which is otherwise prohibited or restricted by any other law, including licensure statutes and rules and regulations adopted by the appropriate licensure board or agency.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77-005, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.220. WSR 18-21-070, § 181-77-005, filed 10/11/18, effective 11/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 10-23-074, § 181-77-005, filed 11/15/10, effective 12/16/10
WSR 08-16-004, § 181-77-005, filed 7/23/08, effective 8/23/08
WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77-005, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77-005, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77-005, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 95-12-056, § 180-77-005, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.70.005. WSR 78-10-003 (Order 11-78), § 180-77-005, filed 9/7/78.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-010 Mathematics applied and science applied areas.

Areas which may be added to a continuing career and technical education certificate are:

(1) Mathematics applied. To add this area, the candidate shall:

(a) Hold a continuing career and technical education certificate under WAC 181-77-041;

(b) Hold a baccalaureate degree or higher in a math-related area such as engineering from an accredited college or university under WAC 181-79A-030;

(d) Pass the mathematics content knowledge test approved by the professional educator standards board; and

(e) Document a minimum of one year teaching experience in technology education or skilled and technical science courses.

(2) Science applied, biology applied, chemistry applied, physics applied, or earth and space science applied. To add these areas, the candidate shall:

(a) Hold a continuing career and technical education certificate based on WAC 181-77-041;

(b) Hold a baccalaureate degree or higher in a science-related area such as engineering or in a medical field from an accredited college or university under WAC 181-79A-030;

(d) Pass the appropriate science, biology, chemistry, physics, or earth and space science content knowledge test approved by the professional educator standards board; and

(e) Document a minimum of one year teaching experience in agriculture education, health occupations, or skilled and technical science courses.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77-010, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-012 Levels of career and technical education instructional certificates.

The following levels of career and technical education certificates may be issued. These certificates allow the holder to assume independent responsibility for working with students in career and technical education programs.

(1) Initial;

(2) Initial renewal;

(3) Continuing;

(4) Continuing renewal.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77-012, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77-012, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77-012, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 95-12-056, § 180-77-012, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-014 Requirements for limited certification.

Conditional career and technical education certificate.

(1) Intent: The intent of the conditional career and technical education certificate is to fill teacher positions given specific circumstances where no regularly certificated career and technical education instructor is available.

(2) Role: The certificate is valid only for the teaching areas specified on the certificate.

(3) Request requirements:

(a) The conditional career and technical education certificate may be issued under specific circumstances set forth below for limited service. The conditional career and technical education certificate may be issued only to:

(i) Persons qualified and experienced in the knowledge and occupational skills of the career and technical education program to be certified; or

(ii) Persons who meet the occupational experience requirements for career and technical education certification; or

(iii) Persons enrolled in a career and technical education preparation program as verified by an approved career and technical education program provider; or

(iv) Persons who will be employed in new and emerging occupations as identified by the professional educator standards board and/or its designee.

(b) The certificate is issued to individuals who are screened by the local career and technical education administrator and school district superintendent or designee. The local career and technical education administrator or superintendent will verify that the following criteria have been met when requesting the conditional career and technical education certificate:

(i) No person with career and technical education certification in the field is available as verified by the local career and technical education administrator or superintendent; and

(ii) The individual is being certified for a limited assignment and responsibility in a specified career and technical education program area; and

(iii) Personnel so certificated will be oriented and prepared for the specific assignment and will be apprised of any legal liability, the lines of authority and the duration of the assignment; and

(iv) The career and technical education administrator and a local advisory committee will indicate the basis on which he/she has determined that the individual is competent for the assignment; and

(v) A written training plan is on file with the employing district. The career and technical education administrator and the candidate will mutually develop this plan. The plan must be approved by a local career and technical education advisory committee to which the candidate is assigned. The plan will provide for the career and technical education instructor to develop competencies in the following:

(A) Issues related to legal liability;

(B) The responsibilities of career and technical education educators;

(D) Career and technical education methods, including those described in RCW 28A.700.010, WAC 181-77-041 (1)(b), and 181-77A-165;

(E) General and specific safety.

(4) Minimum requirements: The career and technical education teacher will complete fifty continuing education credit hours subsequent to the issuance of the certificate, and prior to the reissuance of the certificate. The district will verify that this continuing education credit hour requirement has been met prior to the reissuance of the certificate. The continuing education credit hours must relate to the areas listed in subsection (3)(b)(v) of this section. This continuing education credit hour requirement may be completed through credit hours earned while enrolled in a program.

(5) Validity: The certificate is valid for two years or less, and only for the teaching area specified on the certificate. The certificate may be reissued on district application and evidence that requirements continue to be met.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77-014, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.220. WSR 18-21-070, § 181-77-014, filed 10/11/18, effective 11/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 17-07-018, § 181-77-014, filed 3/7/17, effective 4/7/17
WSR 08-16-004, § 181-77-014, filed 7/23/08, effective 8/23/08
WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77-014, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77-014, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 03-23-038, § 180-77-014, filed 11/12/03, effective 12/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77-014, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010. WSR 00-18-064, § 180-77-014, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 98-01-026, § 180-77-014, filed 12/8/97, effective 1/8/98
WSR 95-12-056, § 180-77-014, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-015 Certificate validity and renewal.

(1) The initial certificate is valid for five years and may be renewed in accordance with WAC 181-77-031 or 181-77-041.

(2) The initial renewal certificate is valid for five years and may be renewed in accordance with WAC 181-77-031 or 181-77-041.

(3) The continuing certificate is valid for five years and may be renewed in accordance with WAC 181-77-031(4) or 181-77-041(4).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.220. WSR 18-21-070, § 181-77-015, filed 10/11/18, effective 11/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77-015, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77-015, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 95-12-056, § 180-77-015, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.70.005. WSR 78-10-003 (Order 11-78), § 180-77-015, filed 9/7/78.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-020 Certificate required.

Persons serving as career and technical education instructors, career and technical education directors and assistant directors, career and technical education supervisors, career and technical education counselors, and occupational information specialists shall hold certificates authorized by the professional educator standards board for service in the respective roles.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77-020, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77-020, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77-020, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 95-12-056, § 180-77-020, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.70.005. WSR 78-10-003 (Order 11-78), § 180-77-020, filed 9/7/78.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-025 Personnel assignment.

Career and technical education teachers teaching other secondary school subjects and career and technical education counselors serving in addition as general counselors need to hold a valid certificate as provided for in chapter 181-79A WAC. CTE teachers who have earned a certificate for mathematics applied, science applied, biology applied, chemistry applied, physics applied, or earth and space science applied category are eligible for teaching assignments in general education mathematics, science, biology, chemistry, physics, or earth and space science courses, dependent upon the category on the continuing career and technical education certificate.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 10-23-074, § 181-77-025, filed 11/15/10, effective 12/16/10
WSR 08-16-004, § 181-77-025, filed 7/23/08, effective 8/23/08
WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77-025, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77-025, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77-025, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 98-01-026, § 180-77-025, filed 12/8/97, effective 1/8/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.70.005. WSR 78-10-003 (Order 11-78), § 180-77-025, filed 9/7/78.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-031 Requirements for candidates seeking career and technical education certification who have completed approved teacher preparation programs in a career and technical education endorsement area.

Candidates shall complete the following requirements in addition to those set forth in WAC 181-79A-150 and 181-79A-155. Candidates shall complete preparation programs under the standards in chapter 181-78A WAC.

(1) Initial.

(a) Candidates for the initial certificate shall hold a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

(b) Candidates for the initial certificate shall demonstrate competency in one or more of the career and technical education broad areas: Agriculture education, business and marketing education, family and consumer sciences education, and technology education, as listed in WAC 181-77-005.

(c) Candidates for the initial certificate shall complete a state approved career and technical education teacher preparation program which shall include completion of student teaching in the relevant career and technical education subject area.

(d) Candidates for the initial certificate shall provide documentation of two thousand hours occupational experience in the broad area for which certification is sought. If all or part of the two thousand hours is more than ten years old, candidates must complete an additional three hundred hours of recent (occurring in the last two years) occupational experience. The candidate must also apply for the residency teacher certificate or add the subject area to their teacher certificate in their subject area, meet the content knowledge assessment requirement for the subject area, and be issued the residency teacher certificate before the CTE initial certificate can be issued.

(e) In addition, candidates for initial certification in career choices or coordinator of worksite learning shall demonstrate competency in knowledge and skills described in WAC 181-77A-180.

(2) Continuing.

(a) Candidates for the continuing certificate shall have in addition to the requirements for the initial certificate at least one hundred fifty continuing education credit hours of career and technical education educator training in the career and technical education subject area to be certified completed subsequent to the conferral of the baccalaureate degree, or, hold a valid national board certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in any certificate area.

(b) Candidates for the continuing certificate shall provide as a condition for the issuance of a continuing certificate documentation of two years of teaching/coordination in the career and technical education subject area certified to teach with an authorized employer (i.e., school district(s) or skills center(s)).

(3) Certificates under this section are renewed under chapter 181-79A WAC.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 21-15-085, § 181-77-031, filed 7/16/21, effective 8/16/21
WSR 21-08-023, § 181-77-031, filed 3/29/21, effective 4/29/21. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77-031, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.220. WSR 18-21-070, § 181-77-031, filed 10/11/18, effective 11/11/18
WSR 18-08-007, § 181-77-031, filed 3/22/18, effective 4/22/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 16-23-064, § 181-77-031, filed 11/14/16, effective 12/15/16
WSR 16-07-096, § 181-77-031, filed 3/18/16, effective 4/18/16
WSR 08-16-004, § 181-77-031, filed 7/23/08, effective 8/23/08
WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77-031, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77-031, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77-031, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010. WSR 00-18-064, § 180-77-031, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 98-01-026, § 180-77-031, filed 12/8/97, effective 1/8/98
WSR 97-04-085, § 180-77-031, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97
WSR 95-12-056, § 180-77-031, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-041 Requirements for candidates seeking career and technical education certification on the basis of business and industry work experience.

Candidates seeking career and technical education certification on the basis of business and industry work experience shall complete the following requirements in addition to those set forth in WAC 181-79A-150 (1) and (2) and 181-79A-155 (1) and (2).

(1) Initial.

(a) Candidates for the initial certificate shall provide documentation of occupational experience in the specialty area for which certification is sought.

(i) Six thousand hours is required.

(ii) Two thousand hours must be within the past ten years. Candidates may use up to four thousand hours of teaching experience in the specialty area they are experienced in and the remaining two thousand hours must be from nonteaching occupational experience. For STEM, candidate may use all six thousand hours of teaching experience in science, technology, engineering and/or math in lieu of occupational experience. For biomedical sciences and health science biotechnology, candidates may use all six thousand hours of teaching experience in biology in lieu of occupational experience.

(iii) If all or part of the two thousand hours is more than ten years old, an additional three hundred hours of recent (occurring in the last two years) occupational experience is required.

(b) Candidates for the initial certificate shall complete a professional educator standards board approved program under WAC 181-77A-029.

(c) In addition, candidates for initial certification in career choices or coordinator of worksite learning shall demonstrate competency in knowledge and skills described in WAC 181-77A-180.

(2) Continuing.

(a) Candidates for the continuing certificate shall have in addition to the requirements for the initial certificate at least one of the following:

(i) One hundred fifty continuing education credit hours of career and technical education educator training in the career and technical education subject matter to be certified completed subsequent to the issuance of the initial certificate; or

(ii) Hold a valid national board certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in any certificate area.

(b) Candidates for the continuing certificate shall provide as a condition for the issuance of a continuing certificate documentation of two years full-time equivalency (FTE) of teaching/coordination in the career and technical education subject matter certified to teach with an authorized employer (i.e., school district(s) or skills center(s)).

(3) Certificates under this section are renewed under chapter 181-79A WAC.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 21-15-085, § 181-77-041, filed 7/16/21, effective 8/16/21
WSR 21-08-024, § 181-77-041, filed 3/29/21, effective 4/29/21. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77-041, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.220. WSR 18-21-070, § 181-77-041, filed 10/11/18, effective 11/11/18
WSR 18-08-007, § 181-77-041, filed 3/22/18, effective 4/22/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 16-23-064, § 181-77-041, filed 11/14/16, effective 12/15/16
WSR 16-15-057, § 181-77-041, filed 7/18/16, effective 8/18/16
WSR 16-07-096, § 181-77-041, filed 3/18/16, effective 4/18/16
WSR 15-12-023, § 181-77-041, filed 5/26/15, effective 6/26/15
WSR 08-16-004, § 181-77-041, filed 7/23/08, effective 8/23/08
WSR 07-12-001, § 181-77-041, filed 5/23/07, effective 6/23/07
WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77-041, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77-041, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 02-18-039, § 180-77-041, filed 8/26/02, effective 9/26/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77-041, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010. WSR 00-18-064, § 180-77-041, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 98-01-026, § 180-77-041, filed 12/8/97, effective 1/8/98
WSR 97-04-085, § 180-77-041, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97
WSR 95-12-056, § 180-77-041, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-050 Requirements for candidates seeking certification in the area of American sign language (ASL) interpreter.

(1) Candidates seeking certification in the area of American sign language (ASL) interpreter who are deaf or hard of hearing under RCW 43.20A.720, or whose primary method of communication is American sign language, are considered to have met the occupational experience requirements for the American sign language (ASL) interpreter area under WAC 181-77-003(7).

(2) In addition to meeting the requirements for CTE certification under WAC 181-77-031 or 181-77-041, candidates seeking certification in the area of American sign language (ASL) interpreter shall meet the ASL related assessment requirements as published by the professional educator standards board.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 21-08-024, § 181-77-050, filed 3/29/21, effective 4/29/21.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-068 Requirements for coordinator of worksite learning initial or continuing certificates.

To obtain a coordinator of worksite learning certificate, a candidate must:

(1) Possess a valid limited, initial or continuing career and technical education teaching certificate: Provided that if the individual holds a limited certificate they must be enrolled in an approved program; and

(2) Successfully demonstrate competencies related to coordination techniques as verified by a professional educator standards board approved program.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.220. WSR 18-21-070, § 181-77-068, filed 10/11/18, effective 11/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 17-13-060, § 181-77-068, filed 6/15/17, effective 7/16/17
WSR 08-16-004, § 181-77-068, filed 7/23/08, effective 8/23/08
WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77-068, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77-068, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 03-14-119, § 180-77-068, filed 6/30/03, effective 7/31/03
WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77-068, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 95-12-056, § 180-77-068, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-071 Initial certification of career and technical education administrative personnel.

(1) Initial certificate.

(a) Beginning September 1, 2014, a candidate is eligible for the initial career and technical education administrator certification if meeting one or more of the following:

(i) Currently holds a valid residency, initial, continuing or professional administrator certificate; or

(ii) Completion of three years of certificated experience as a career and technical education supervisor, career and technical education instructor, career and technical education counselor, career and technical education career guidance specialist, or occupational information specialist; and

(b) In addition, the candidate must meet one or more of the following:

(i) Completion of the state authorized career and technical education administrator internship program; or

(ii) Completion of a state approved program for career and technical education administration.

(c) The career and technical education administrator certificate role standards are as published by the professional educator standards board.

(2) Continuing certificate.

(a) In order to receive the continuing career and technical education administrator certificate, in addition to the requirements for the initial certificate, at least one hundred fifty continuing education credit hours completed subsequent to the conferral of the initial certificate is required; or, the individual may hold a valid national board certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in any certificate area.

(b) Individuals shall provide as a condition for the issuance of a continuing certificate documentation of two years full-time equivalency (FTE) of career and technical administration with an authorized employer (i.e., school district(s) or skill center(s)).

(3) Certificates under this section are renewed under chapter 181-79A WAC.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 21-15-085, § 181-77-071, filed 7/16/21, effective 8/16/21. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77-071, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.220. WSR 18-21-070, § 181-77-071, filed 10/11/18, effective 11/11/18
WSR 17-22-136, § 181-77-071, filed 11/1/17, effective 12/2/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 16-12-070, § 181-77-071, filed 5/27/16, effective 6/27/16
WSR 14-11-053, § 181-77-071, filed 5/16/14, effective 6/16/14.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-081 Requirements for certification of career guidance specialist.

Career guidance specialists must meet the following requirements in addition to those set forth in WAC 181-79A-150 (1) and (2) and 181-79A-155:

(1) Probationary certificate.

(a) A candidate is eligible for the probationary career guidance specialist certification if they meet one or more of the following:

(i) Completion of three years of certificated experience at the initial, continuing, residency, or professional level as a career and technical education administrator career and technical education teacher, career and technical education counselor, or occupational information specialist; or

(ii) Hold a valid educational staff associate - School counselor certificate under WAC 181-79A-221; or

(iii) Provide documentation of six thousand hours of occupational experience of which two thousand hours shall have been in the last ten years, dealing with employment, including personnel or placement and evaluation of workers; or experience providing career guidance, employment, or career counseling services.

(b) Such a certificate may be issued upon recommendation by a school district according to the following:

(i) The candidate shall have developed a written training plan in cooperation with the career and technical education administrator. The plan must be approved by a local career and technical education advisory committee.

(ii) The plan shall develop procedures and timelines for the candidate to meet the requirements for the initial certificate.

(c) The probationary certificate is valid for two years and may be reissued one time for two additional years upon recommendation of the school district if the individual has completed the procedures outlined for the first year in the written training plan and has made additional progress in meeting the requirements for the initial certificate.

(2) Initial certificate.

(a) Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for the probationary certificate outlined in this section.

(b) Candidates for the initial certificate shall demonstrate competence through a course of study from a state approved educator preparation program provider or state approved continuing education credit hour provider in the general standards for career guidance specialist which include, but are not limited to, knowledge and skills in the following areas as approved and published by the professional educator standards board:

(i) Individual and group career guidance skills;

(ii) Individual and group career development assessment;

(iii) Information and resources in providing career guidance, including history and philosophy of career and technical education;

(iv) Career guidance program planning, implementation, and management;

(v) Diverse populations;

(vi) Student leadership development;

(vii) Ethical and legal issues;

(viii) Technology.

(c) In order to teach worksite learning and career choices courses, candidates must successfully complete requirements per WAC 181-77A-180.

(3) Initial certificate renewal.

Certificates under this section are renewed under chapter 181-79A WAC. At least fifteen continuing education credit hours must be related to the knowledge and skills areas listed in subsection (2)(b) of this section.

(4) Continuing certificate.

(a) Candidates for the continuing career guidance specialist certificate shall have in addition to the requirements for the initial certificate at least one hundred fifty continuing education credit hours completed subsequent to the issuance of the initial certificate; or hold a valid national board certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in any certificate area.

(b) Candidates for the continuing certificate shall provide as a condition for the issuance of a continuing certificate documentation of two years full-time equivalency (FTE) as a career guidance specialist with a school employer (i.e., school district(s) or skills center(s)).

(5) Continuing certificate renewal. Certificates under this section are renewed under chapter 181-79A WAC. At least thirty continuing education credit hours must be related to the knowledge and skills areas listed in subsection (2)(b) of this section.

(6) Certificates issued under previous standards.

(a) Any person with a valid one-year occupational information specialist, or career and technical education counselor, certificate issued prior to July 1, 2018, under previous standards of the professional educator standards board may apply for the initial career guidance specialist certificate, and will be considered to have met the requirements to obtain an initial career guidance specialist certificate in subsection (2) of this section.

Holders of expired one-year occupational information specialist, or one-year career and technical education counselor certificates, may apply for the initial career guidance specialist certificate, and will be considered to have met the requirements to obtain an initial career guidance specialist certificate with completion of one hundred continuing education credit hours within the previous five years from the date of the renewal application.

These holders of expired one-year certificates must present evidence to the superintendent of public instruction of completing the continuing education credit hours within the five years prior to the date of the renewal application.

(b) Any person with a valid three-year or five-year occupational information specialist, or career and technical education counselor, certificate issued prior to July 1, 2018, under previous standards of the professional educator standards board may apply for the continuing career guidance specialist certificate by the expiration date of the original certificate held, and will be considered to have met the requirements to obtain a continuing career guidance specialist certificate in subsection (4) of this section.

Holders of expired three-year or five-year occupational information specialist, or three-year or five-year career and technical education counselor certificates, may apply for the initial career guidance specialist certificate, and will be considered to have met the requirements to obtain an initial career guidance specialist certificate with completion of one hundred continuing education credit hours within the previous five years from the date of the renewal application.

These holders of expired three-year or five-year certificates must present evidence to the superintendent of public instruction of completing the continuing education credit hours within the five years prior to the date of the renewal application.

(c) Upon issuance of the initial or continuing career guidance specialist certificate, individuals addressed in this subsection will be subject to certificate renewal requirements of this section and chapter 181-79A WAC.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 21-15-085, § 181-77-081, filed 7/16/21, effective 8/16/21
WSR 21-12-039, § 181-77-081, filed 5/25/21, effective 6/25/21. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77-081, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.220. WSR 19-03-108, § 181-77-081, filed 1/16/19, effective 2/16/19
WSR 18-21-070, § 181-77-081, filed 10/11/18, effective 11/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 16-23-064, § 181-77-081, filed 11/14/16, effective 12/15/16
WSR 16-12-025, § 181-77-081, filed 5/23/16, effective 6/23/16.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-110 Career and technical education instructor certification reciprocity with community and technical colleges.

The superintendent of public instruction will recognize community and technical college instructors certified under WAC 131-16-091 through 131-16-095 when these individuals provide instruction to high school students. These instructors must maintain their certification in good standing and, when employed to provide services within a public common school shall be required to have completed and have on file:

(1) Documentation of completion of a course on the issues of abuse and emotional or behavioral distress in students as required under RCW 28A.410.035 and WAC 181-79A-200; and

(2) A background check as defined in WAC 181-79A-150(2) and RCW 28A.410.010; and

(3) Evidence of good moral character as required in WAC 181-79A-155.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 21-15-085, § 181-77-110, filed 7/16/21, effective 8/16/21. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77-110, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77-110, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77-110, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77-110, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010. WSR 00-18-064, § 180-77-110, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 95-12-056, § 180-77-110, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.050(2). WSR 92-05-039, § 180-77-110, filed 2/12/92, effective 3/14/92.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-120 Out-of-state candidates.

Out-of-state applicants shall be eligible for Washington career and technical education certificates if they meet the standards in chapter 181-77 WAC or as follows:

(1) Initial certificate. The initial certificate shall be issued by the superintendent of public instruction to a candidate who has two thousand hours of occupational experience and who meets one of the following:

(a) Qualifies under provisions of the interstate compact;

(b) Holds the appropriate degree and, if applicable, credit hours and/or licensing as set forth in this chapter, and has completed a state-approved preparation program in the professional field for which the certificate is to be issued and such additional professional fields as required by WAC 181-79A-150(4); or

(c) Holds an appropriate career and technical education certificate issued by another state and has practiced at the P-12 level in that respective role outside the state of Washington for three years.

(2) Continuing certificate. The continuing certificate shall be issued on verification that the candidate has met all requirements for initial and continuing certification in the state of Washington.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 21-15-085, § 181-77-120, filed 7/16/21, effective 8/16/21. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77-120, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.220. WSR 18-21-070, § 181-77-120, filed 10/11/18, effective 11/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77-120, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77-120, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 04-23-005, § 180-77-120, filed 11/4/04, effective 12/5/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77-120, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 01-18-043, § 180-77-120, filed 8/29/01, effective 9/29/01
WSR 98-01-026, § 180-77-120, filed 12/8/97, effective 1/8/98
WSR 97-04-085, § 180-77-120, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97
WSR 95-12-056, § 180-77-120, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77-122 Appeal procedures.

Career and technical education certification candidates who apply directly to the superintendent of public instruction for a certificate, certificate renewal, or certificate reinstatement and whose application is denied shall be entitled to appeal that decision in accordance with the appeal procedures in chapter 181-86 WAC.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77-122, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77-122, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77-122, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. WSR 99-01-172, § 180-77-122, filed 12/23/98, effective 1/23/99
WSR 95-12-056, § 180-77-122, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95.

Chapter 181-77A Approval standards for career and technical education teacher preparation programs based on business and industry work experience.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77A-003 Authority.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77A-003, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77A-003, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77A-003, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130. WSR 97-04-087, § 180-77A-003, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77A-004 Overview.

These rules establish a performance-based preparation system for educators that supports the Improvement of Student Achievement Act of 1993 (1209) which will enable educators to implement the Washington state student learning goals and essential academic learning requirements. These rules also provide a framework for consistency and quality preparation of career and technical education teacher certification candidates using industry or business work experience.

Specifically, this chapter describes the procedures and standards for colleges/universities and other agencies or institutions to be approved as providers of preparation programs for career and technical education teacher certification based on business and industry work experience.

Finally, this chapter identifies the general standards which must be demonstrated by all successful applicants for career and technical education teacher certification based on business and industry work experience and the specific standards which will be demonstrated by those applying for certification in specialty areas.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77A-004, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77A-004, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77A-004, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010. WSR 00-18-064, § 180-77A-004, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130. WSR 97-04-087, § 180-77A-004, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77A-006 Purpose.

This chapter establishes procedures, standards, and criteria to be used in the development and approval of career and technical education teacher preparation programs based on business and industry work experience and identifies the knowledge and skill expected of all candidates.

History

WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77A-006, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77A-006, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010. WSR 00-18-064, § 180-77A-006, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130. WSR 97-04-087, § 180-77A-006, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77A-025 Program approval.

All programs leading to career and technical education certification based on business and industry work experience offered in Washington state to prepare career and technical education teachers shall be approved under the requirements of this chapter.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77A-025, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77A-025, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77A-025, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010. WSR 00-18-064, § 180-77A-025, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130. WSR 97-04-087, § 180-77A-025, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77A-029 Procedures for approval and review of a career and technical education teacher preparation program for candidates applying under WAC 181-77-041.

A prospective provider desiring to establish a career and technical education teacher preparation program for candidates applying under WAC 181-77-041 shall comply with the policy established for program approval and review in chapter 181-78A WAC.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 21-08-023, § 181-77A-029, filed 3/29/21, effective 4/29/21. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77A-029, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77A-029, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77A-029, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77A-029, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010. WSR 00-18-064, § 180-77A-029, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) and (2). WSR 99-12-014, § 180-77A-029, filed 5/21/99, effective 6/21/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130. WSR 97-04-087, § 180-77A-029, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77A-165 General standards for all career and technical education teacher certification based on business and industry work experience.

In addition to the career and technical education teacher role standards as published by the professional educator standards board, all candidates shall demonstrate competence in the following standards:

(1) State learning goals - The teacher is able to apply and integrate the state's learning goals and essential academic learning requirements in program implementation and assessment.

(2) Learning environments - The teacher is able to create and sustain safe learning environments which prepare diverse students for the workplace, advanced training, and continued education.

(3) Student characteristics and related instructional strategies - The teacher is able to identify the diverse needs of students and implement programs and strategies which promote student competency development and success.

(4) Personal and professional attributes - The teacher models personal and professional attributes and leadership skills which reflect productive life and work roles.

(5) Partnerships - The teacher implements and maintains collaborative partnerships with students, colleagues, community, business, industry, and families, which maximize resources and promote student self-sufficiency.

(6) Law - The teacher understands school law and educational policy.

(7) Issues of abuse - The educator understands issues of abuse and emotional or behavioral distress in students as described in WAC 181-79A-200.

(8) Candidates shall also demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas:

(a) General and specific safety;

(b) Career and technical education teaching methods;

(d) Course organization and curriculum design;

(e) Philosophy of vocational education;

(f) Personal student development and leadership techniques.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 21-15-085, § 181-77A-165, filed 7/16/21, effective 8/16/21. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77A-165, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77A-165, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77A-165, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010. WSR 00-18-064, § 180-77A-165, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130. WSR 97-04-087, § 180-77A-165, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77A-175 Work experience program standards.

Individuals obtaining certification on the basis of business and industry work experience in the major categories of trade and industrial, health occupation, or any of the areas approved by the professional educator standards board for WAC 181-77-005 shall be assessed on the basis of the requirements pursuant to WAC 181-77-041 and 181-77A-165.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77A-175, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77A-175, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77A-175, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130. WSR 97-04-087, § 180-77A-175, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-77A-180 Career and technical education teacher preparation specialty standards.

In addition to the standards identified in WAC 181-77A-175, individuals obtaining certification in the areas of coordinator of worksite learning or career choices must demonstrate competency in the following standards.

(1) Coordinator of worksite learning.

(a) The worksite learning coordinator demonstrates the knowledge and ability to develop, implement, manage, and evaluate a diversified worksite learning program that utilizes local resources.

(b) The worksite learning coordinator models ethical behavior and demonstrates the ability to facilitate, supervise, and evaluate student leadership activities.

(c) The worksite learning coordinator demonstrates the ability to team with career and technical education teachers and prospective employers to relate worksite learning with school-based learning and to measure student performance.

(d) The worksite learning coordinator demonstrates a commitment to professional development.

(e) The worksite learning coordinator demonstrates a current knowledge of the essential academic learning requirements and skills for entry level workers and uses a variety of methods to insure that students master the essential academic learning requirements.

(2) Career choices.

(a) The career choices teacher demonstrates competency in the areas of career exploration, employment acquisition, job retention, resource management (personal, community, workplace technology, and consumerism), economic systems (entrepreneurship, economics), basis skills development, and leadership development.

(b) The career choices teacher demonstrates the ability to link classroom learning with the world of work and coordinate worksite learning which prepares students for the world of work.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.410 and 28A.413 RCW. WSR 19-15-112, § 181-77A-180, filed 7/22/19, effective 8/22/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 08-15-142, § 181-77A-180, filed 7/22/08, effective 8/22/08
WSR 06-14-010, § 181-77A-180, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-77A-180, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) through (4). WSR 02-04-018, § 180-77A-180, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010. WSR 00-18-064, § 180-77A-180, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130. WSR 97-04-087, § 180-77A-180, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97.

Chapter 181-78A Approval standards for performance-based preparation programs for teachers, administrators, and educational staff associates.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-78A-003 Authority.

The authority for this chapter is RCW 28A.410.210 (1) through (4) which authorizes the professional educator standards board to approve and disapprove educator preparation programs in institutions of higher education in Washington state.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 06-14-010, § 181-78A-003, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-78A-003, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010 and 28A.150.220(4). WSR 99-01-174, § 180-78A-003, filed 12/23/98, effective 1/23/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130. WSR 97-04-084, § 180-78A-003, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-78A-005 Purpose.

This chapter establishes the procedures, standards, and criteria to be used in the development and approval of preparation programs offered by preparation program providers in Washington state leading to teacher, administrator, and educational staff associates certification. These rules establish a performance-based preparation system for educators that supports the Improvement of Student Achievement Act of 1993 (ESHB 1209) which will enable educators to implement the Washington state student learning standards and requirements.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 18-17-089, § 181-78A-005, filed 8/14/18, effective 9/14/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 11-01-047, § 181-78A-005, filed 12/7/10, effective 1/7/11
WSR 06-14-010, § 181-78A-005, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-78A-005, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) and (2). WSR 99-23-023, § 180-78A-005, filed 11/9/99, effective 12/10/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010 and 28A.150.220(4). WSR 99-01-174, § 180-78A-005, filed 12/23/98, effective 1/23/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130. WSR 97-04-084, § 180-78A-005, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-78A-007 Minimum state standards.

All state standards prescribed in this chapter for the approval of professional preparation programs are minimal standards for state approval. Where allowed programs may and are encouraged to develop program standards which exceed the minimums herein prescribed.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 11-01-047, § 181-78A-007, filed 12/7/10, effective 1/7/11. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-78A-007, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130. WSR 97-04-084, § 180-78A-007, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-78A-010 Definition of terms.

The following definitions shall be used in this chapter:

(1) "Endorsement" means a specification placed on a certificate to indicate the subject area, grade level, and/or specialization for which the individual is prepared to teach.

(2) "Interstate compact" means the contractual agreement among several states authorized by RCW 28A.690.010 and 28A.690.020 which facilitates interstate reciprocity.

(3) "Program approval" means the approval by the professional educator standards board of an educator preparation program offered by an educator preparation program provider within Washington state.

(4) "Field experience" means learning experiences in school, clinical, or laboratory settings. These learning experiences must be related to specific program outcomes and designed to integrate educational theory, knowledge, and skills in actual practice under the direction of a qualified supervisor.

(5) "A positive impact on student learning" means students' documented increased knowledge and/or demonstration of a skill or skills related to the state approved standards; or for candidates employed by private schools, students' documented increased knowledge or demonstration of a skill or skills related to either:

(a) The state goals or essential academic learning requirements; or

(b) Alternative learning goals established by the private school.

(6) "Collaboration" means ongoing communication among the professional growth team members to reach consensus regarding the content of the candidate's professional growth plan.

(7) "Professional growth plan (PGP)" for program completion means the document which identifies the formalized learning opportunities and professional development activities that relate to the specific competencies, knowledge, skills and experiences needed to meet the standards set forth under WAC 181-78A-233.

(8) "Board" means the professional educator standards board.

(9) "Clinical practice" means a specific, prolonged field experience where the candidate practices or serves in the role for which he or she is being prepared. Clinical practice must take place in an education setting and under the general supervision of a certificated practitioner, with three years' experience in the role for which the candidate is seeking certification.

(10) "Components" means the design features of the program and actions of the provider.

(11) "Domains" means broad categories of educator preparation program providers' performance expectations and outcomes established by the board.

(12) "Educator preparation program" or "program" means all courses, requirements, and other activities leading to a specific educator certification including teaching, administrator, school counselor, or school psychologist certificate and/or teaching certificate endorsement.

(13) "Educator preparation program provider" or "program provider" or "provider" means the entity approved to provide one or more educator preparation programs and responsible for operating the programs in compliance with the board's standards and policies.

(14) "Indicator" means performance data determined by the board that identifies the need for further inquiry into the functioning of a program.

(15) "Internship" means the period of clinical practice for candidates enrolled in approved administrator, school counselor, and school psychologist preparation programs.

(16) "Review period" means the period between annual submissions of indicator performance data when the board may require sponsoring organizations to participate in graduated levels of intervention and reporting.

(17) "Review team" means a group of people with experience, expertise, and training to assess the adequacy of program components and domains.

(18) "Student teaching" means the period of clinical practice for individuals enrolled in teacher preparation programs. This period must include at least four hundred fifty hours of supervised planning, instruction, and reflection.

(19) "Thresholds" means the target level of overall performance, or maximum acceptable variance for indicators approved and published by the board.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 21-15-085, § 181-78A-010, filed 7/16/21, effective 8/16/21
WSR 18-17-089, § 181-78A-010, filed 8/14/18, effective 9/14/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 16-12-026, § 181-78A-010, filed 5/23/16, effective 6/23/16
WSR 12-18-004, § 181-78A-010, filed 8/23/12, effective 9/23/12
WSR 10-08-030, § 181-78A-010, filed 3/31/10, effective 12/1/11
WSR 09-22-023, § 181-78A-010, filed 10/26/09, effective 12/1/11
WSR 07-19-056, § 181-78A-010, filed 9/14/07, effective 10/15/07
WSR 06-14-010, § 181-78A-010, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-78A-010, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.401.010 [28A.410.010]. WSR 04-21-038, § 180-78A-010, filed 10/15/04, effective 11/15/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 and 28A.410.010. WSR 02-18-037, § 180-78A-010, filed 8/26/02, effective 9/26/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) and (2). WSR 01-19-080, § 180-78A-010, filed 9/19/01, effective 10/20/01
WSR 00-03-049, § 180-78A-010, filed 1/14/00, effective 2/14/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010 and 28A.150.220(4). WSR 99-01-174, § 180-78A-010, filed 12/23/98, effective 1/23/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130. WSR 98-01-025, § 180-78A-010, filed 12/8/97, effective 1/8/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130. WSR 97-04-084, § 180-78A-010, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-78A-025 Program approval.

All programs leading to certification offered in Washington state to prepare teachers, principals, program administrators, superintendents, school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers shall be approved pursuant to the requirements of this chapter.

History

WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-78A-025, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130. WSR 97-04-084, § 180-78A-025, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-78A-027 Waiver of clinical practice and course work by a preparation program provider.

(1) Based on review of current educational settings, and review of a candidate's previous course work, field experiences, work experiences, and alternative learning experiences, an educator preparation program provider may waive or reduce in length the required clinical practice, and/or waive required course work, if based on the review the provider determines that the candidate has the knowledge and skills to be otherwise gained from the required clinical practice or course work.

(2) Under this section, educator preparation program providers may waive or reduce in length the required clinical practice and/or course work through June 30, 2023.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 22-12-073, § 181-78A-027, filed 5/27/22, effective 6/27/22
WSR 20-16-033, § 181-78A-027, filed 7/25/20, effective 8/25/20.

Wash. Admin. Code § 181-78A-100 Existing approved programs.

Providers of programs approved by the board shall comply with the review process established in this chapter and published by the board.

(1) Teacher and principal preparation programs: The board will annually review performance data of all educator preparation programs based on components and indicators established in this chapter and published by the board. The professional educator standards board will provide annual updated written guidance to providers regarding the submission of annual program data.

(a) Notification: If annual preparation program data analysis indicates that program performance falls below thresholds during any given review period, the board staff will provide written notification to the educator preparation program provider. The educator preparation program provider may choose to submit a response to the board staff. The response must be received by board staff within four weeks following receipt of the notification by the provider. The response should offer evidence of factors and circumstances that explain why program performance is below board approved thresholds on the indicators identified in the notice. The board staff will offer providers guidance on content and timelines for submission of this optional response. The board will review responses concurrently with annual data analysis reports.

(b) Interventions: Providers with program performance below indicator thresholds are subject to graduated levels of intervention as follows:

(i) Intervention 1 - Required self-study report: If a provider that received written notification of performance below threshold on one or more indicators during the previous review period has performance below thresholds on the same indicator(s) during the subsequent review period, the board will send the provider a second notification. The provider must complete a self-study report related to the components and domain(s) identified in both notifications and submit it to the board. The board will give providers written timelines and guidance for the submission of these materials. In the self-study report, the provider may also submit evidence and a description of the provider's performance related to the indicator(s), components, and domains identified in the notifications. If the board is satisfied with the self-study report, the board will approve it at a board meeting. If the board is not satisfied with the self-study report, staff will give providers additional written timelines and guidance to address the board's concerns.

(ii) Intervention 2 - Formal review: If a provider demonstrates performance below thresholds for a third successive review period or more, the professional educator standards board will provide a third notification. Based on its discretion and authorized by a vote, the board also may require a formal review related to the provider's performance in the domains of practice identified in the notifications. Prior to commencing a formal review, the board will consider the notifications, responses, and self-study report to determine whether to proceed with or postpone a formal review.

(A) The formal review will incorporate the following elements:

(I) The board shall determine the schedule, format, and which forms of validation shall be used to evaluate programs.

(II) The provider will submit requested evidence to the board staff.

(III) A review team will review the evidence and request additional information including information provided through interviews with provider staff or affiliates as needed.

(IV) The review team will provide a report to the board identifying areas of practice associated with the previous notifications where the provider is out of compliance with educator preparation program requirements, expectations, and outcomes established in chapter 181-78A WAC. The review team may also identify areas of practice where the provider is out of compliance with educator preparation program requirements that were not associated with previous notifications but were noticed by the review team during the process of review. The report may also identify whether the approved indicators or thresholds are functioning as intended.

(V) Board staff serving on the review team will provide assistance to the review team during the review process but will not serve in an evaluative role.

(VI) The review team will submit its report and other appropriate documentation to the provider and the board within one year of the board designating the program for formal review.

(VII) The board may extend the length of the one-year period for submission of the review team's report up to two years at its discretion.

(B) Providers may submit a reply to the review team report within two weeks following receipt of the report. The reply is to focus on the evidence, conclusions, and recommendations in the report but also may include additional evidence of factors and circumstances that explain why program performance is persistently below board approved thresholds on the indicators identified in the notice and self-study report. The board shall publish the process for submitting and reviewing the reply.

(C) In considering the review team's report, the board may request additional information or review, or take action to extend, or change the program's approval status under WAC 181-78A-110.

(c) A provider may request a hearing in instances where it disagrees with the board's decision to extend or change the program's approval status. The hearing will be conducted through the office of administrative hearings by an administrative law judge under chapter 34.05 RCW and will adhere to the process of brief adjudicated hearings. The provider seeking a hearing will provide a written request to the professional educator standards board under WAC 10-08-035 no more than 30 calendar days from the decision date.

(d) Curriculum and instruction review: In addition to annual indicator reviews, the board will publish a schedule for focused curriculum and instruction review for fully approved teacher and principal preparation programs.

(i) The professional educator standards board shall conduct formal reviews to evaluate curriculum and instruction, with particular focus on the cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards; the social and emotional learning standards and benchmarks; and the approved preservice educator role standards. The board shall determine the schedule, format, and which forms of documentation and validation shall be used to evaluate programs. The result of the review will be a report. Based on the findings of the report, the board will decide to either renew full approval status or designate the program on limited approval under WAC 181-78A-110 pending action on the findings of the review report.

(ii) Curriculum and instruction reviews will be conducted at least every six years and not more frequently than every four years.

(iii) Program providers will submit requested evidence to the staff of the board.

(iv) A review team will review the evidence and request additional information including information provided through interviews with provider staff or affiliates as needed. One board staff member will serve on the review team to provide assistance to the review team during the review process but will not serve in an evaluative role. Members of the review team shall include two preparation program providers at peer programs, at least one P-12 practitioner and one PEAB member with expertise related to the program scheduled for review, and two individuals with expertise related to culturally responsive practice and social and emotional learning.

(v) Following the review, the review team will provide a report identifying any areas of practice where the program's performance is out of alignment with standards and requirements established in WAC 181-78A-220.

(A) The review team's report and other appropriate documentation will be submitted to the provider and the board within six months of the formal review.

(B) Providers may submit a reply to the review team report within three weeks following receipt of the report. The board shall publish the process for submitting and reviewing the reply.

(C) In considering the review team's report, the board may request additional information for review, or take action to extend or change the educator preparation program's approval status.

(D) Based upon the review team's report, the program provider's response, and any subsequent requests for information, as applicable, the board shall take one of the following actions:

(I) The board shall give full approval as described in WAC 181-78A-110 (1)(a).

(II) Limited approval as described in WAC 181-78A-110 (1)(b).

(III) Disapproval as described in WAC 181-78A-110 (1)(c).

(E) A provider may request a hearing in instances where it disagrees with the board's decision to extend or change the program's approval status. The hearing will be conducted through the office of administrative hearings by an administrative law judge under chapter 34.05 RCW and will adhere to the process of brief adjudicated hearings. The provider seeking a hearing will provide a written request to the professional educator standards board in accordance with WAC 10-08-035 no more than 30 calendar days from the decision date.

(2) Superintendent programs: The board will annually review data related to the performance of all superintendent programs according to data reporting guidance published by the board.

(a) Annual data analysis: After each annual review period, the board will give superintendent program providers written analysis of the program's annual data submission.

(b) Superintendent program review: The professional educator standards board shall determine the schedule for formal reviews.

The board will determine whether a formal review will take place and what forms of documentation and validation shall be used for evaluation.

(i) Superintendent program reviews will be conducted at least every six years and not more frequently than every four years.

(ii) Superintendent program providers will submit requested evidence to the staff of the professional educator standards board.

(iii) A review team will review the evidence and request additional information including information provided through interviews with provider staff or affiliates as needed. One board staff member will serve on the review team to provide assistance to the review team during the review process but will not serve in an evaluative role. Additional members of the review team shall include one member of the program's professional educator advisory board, one P-12 practitioner with expertise related to the program scheduled for review, and two representatives of peer programs. Any two of these review team members, or two additional members, must be identified individuals with expertise related to the domains of practice and standard components identified in annual data analyses or in the program's self-study report.

(iv) One of the two providers with peer representatives on the review team will be scheduled for annual review during the subsequent review period.

(v) Prior to the scheduled review, superintendent program providers must complete a self-study report related to the components and domain(s) identified in the written analyses of annual data submissions. The board will give providers written timelines and guidance for the submission of these materials. In the self-study report, the provider may also provide evidence and a description of the provider's performance related to the indicator(s), components, and domains identified in the notifications. Evidence shall include such data and information from the annual data submissions required under WAC 181-78A-235 as have been designated by the board as evidence pertinent to the program approval process.

(c) Following the review, the review team will provide a report identifying any areas where the program is out of compliance with requirements, expectations, and outcomes established in chapter 181-78A WAC.

(i) The report may also verify or contradict that the approved indicators or thresholds are functioning as intended.

(ii) The board may extend the length of the one-year report period up to two years at its discretion. The review team's report and other appropriate documentation will be submitted to the provider and the board within one year of the board designating the program for formal review.

(iii) Providers may submit a reply to the review team report within two weeks following receipt of the report. The reply is limited to evidence that the review disregarded state standards, failed to follow state procedures for review, or failed to consider evidence that was available at the time of the review. The board shall publish the process for submitting and reviewing the reply.

(iv) In considering the review team's report, the board may request additional information or review, or take action to extend or change the educator preparation program's approval status under WAC 181-78A-110.

(d) A provider may request a hearing in instances where it disagrees with the professional educator standards board's decision to extend or change the program's approval status. The hearing will be conducted through the office of administrative hearings by an administrative law judge under chapter 34.05 RCW and will adhere to the process of brief, adjudicated hearings. The provider seeking a hearing will provide a written request to the board in accordance with WAC 10-08-035 no more than 30 calendar days from the decision date.

(3) Program administrator programs: The board will annually review data related to the performance of all program administrator programs according to data and reporting guidelines published by the board.

(a) Program administrator programs implemented in conjunction with principal preparation programs will be reviewed concurrently with that provider's principal preparation program.

(b) Program administrator programs implemented in conjunction with superintendent preparation programs will be reviewed concurrently with that provider's superintendent preparation program.

(c) Program administrator programs not implemented in conjunction with a principal or superintendent program will be reviewed on a schedule published by the board.

(4) School counselor programs: School counselor program providers shall comply with accrediting procedures for council for the accreditation for counseling and related education programs, unless the program has been specifically approved to operate under alternative national standards under WAC 181-78A-225. The professional educator standards board will review preparation programs' alignment with any additions to the national standards deemed necessary by the professional educator standards board.

(a) A provider of residency school counselor programs without approval from council for the accreditation for counseling and related education programs shall provide proof to the professional educator standards board that it will seek such accreditation, unless the program has been specifically approved to operate under alternative national standards under WAC 181-78A-225.

(b) The board will place any existing approved residency school counselor program not accredited from the council for the accreditation for counseling and related education programs into disapproval status on November 1, 2022, unless the program provider produces evidence of seeking such accreditation, or unless that program has been specifically approved to operate under alternative national standards under WAC 181-78A-225.

(c) Annual data analysis: After each annual data submission, the board will give school counselor preparation program providers written analysis of the program's annual data submission.

(d) School counselor preparation program review: The board shall determine the schedule, format, and which forms of validation shall be used to evaluate programs under applicable program approval standards listed in WAC 181-78A-225.

(i) School counselor preparation program reviews will be conducted during the same period of time as their council for the accreditation for counseling and related education programs' review. If the program has been specifically approved to operate under alternative national standards under WAC 181-78A-225, the review will take place as scheduled by the board.

(ii) School counselor preparation program providers will submit requested evidence to the staff of the professional educator standards board. Evidence shall include such data and information from the annual data submissions required under WAC 181-78A-235(3) as have been designated by the board as evidence pertinent to the program approval and review processes.

(iii) A review team will review the evidence and request additional information including information provided through documents and interviews with program provider staff or affiliates as needed. One board staff member will serve as chair on the review team during the review process but will not serve in an evaluative role. Additional members of the review team shall include one member of the program's professional educator advisory board, one P-12 practitioner with expertise related to the program scheduled for review, and two representatives of peer programs. Any two of these review team members, or two additional members must be identified individuals with expertise related to the domains of practice and standard components identified in annual data analyses.

(iv) The review team will use multiple data sources to address the specific goals listed in this section.

(A) The review team and the preparation program provider will use preparation program data available at the time of review.

(B) The review team and the preparation program provider will use evidence compiled by the provider that demonstrates performance aligned with all program standards and requirements. Programs' demonstration of upholding board-approved standards and requirements will be used by the review team to write the review report and will be used by the board in consideration of continued approval status. Staff of the board will offer program providers guidance regarding the evidence required, how it may be gathered and used, and how it must be submitted.

(v) The review team will use available evidence to write the review report that will be used by the board in consideration of continued approval status.

(e) Following the review, the review team will provide a report identifying any areas of practice in which program performance is out of alignment with standards and requirements as listed in WAC 181-78A-225.

(i) The review team's report and other appropriate documentation will be submitted to the provider and the board within six months of the formal review.

(ii) Providers may submit a reply to the review team report within three weeks following receipt of the report. The board shall publish the process for submitting and reviewing the reply.

(iii) In considering the review team's report, the board may request additional information for review, or take action to extend or change the educator preparation program's approval status.

(iv) Based upon the review team's report, the program provider's response, and any subsequent requests for information, as applicable, the board shall take one of the following actions:

(A) The board shall give full approval as described in WAC 181-78A-110 (1)(a).

(B) Limited approval as described in WAC 181-78A-110 (1)(b).

(v) A provider may request a hearing in instances where it disagrees with the board's decision to extend or change the program's approval status. The hearing will be conducted through the office of administrative hearings by an administrative law judge under chapter 34.05 RCW and will adhere to the process of brief adjudicated hearings. The provider seeking a hearing will provide a written request to the professional educator standards board in accordance with WAC 10-08-035 no more than 30 calendar days from the decision date.

(5) School psychologist programs: Providers of school psychologist programs shall comply with accrediting procedures for the National Association for School Psychologists. School psychologist program providers shall comply with accrediting procedures for the National Association for School Psychologists, unless the program has been specifically approved to operate under alternative national standards under WAC 181-78A-225. The professional educator standards board will review preparation programs' alignment with any additions to the national standards deemed necessary by the professional educator standards board.

(a) A provider of school psychologist programs without approval from the National Association for School Psychologists shall provide proof to the professional educator standards board that it will seek such accreditation, unless the program has been specifically approved to operate under alternative national standards under WAC 181-78A-225.

(b) The board will place any existing approved school psychology program not accredited from the National Association of School Psychologists into disapproval status on November 1, 2022, unless the program provider produces evidence of seeking such accreditation, or unless that program has been specifically approved to operate under alternative national standards under WAC 181-78A-225.

(c) Annual data analysis: After each annual data submission, the board will give school psychologist preparation program providers written analysis of the program's annual data submission.

(d) School psychologist preparation program review: The board shall determine the schedule, format, and which forms of validation shall be used to evaluate programs under applicable program approval standards listed in WAC 181-78A-225.

(i) School psychologist preparation program reviews will be conducted during the same period of time as their National Association for School Psychologist's review. If the program has been specifically approved to operate under alternative national standards under WAC 181-78A-225, the review will take place as scheduled by the board.

(ii) School psychologist preparation program providers will submit requested evidence to the staff of the professional educator standards board. Evidence shall include such data and information from the annual data submissions required under WAC 181-78A-235(3) as have been designated by the board as evidence pertinent to the program approval and review processes.