To have a ProTeach support program delivered in your school district, please contact Debra Pastore
WSU Pullman
(Online or in-district)
Debra Pastore
509-335-7475
dpastore@wsu.edu
WSU Spokane
Debra Pastore
509-335-7475
dpastore@wsu.edu
WSU Tri-Cities
Maria Moscatelli
509-372-7186
mmoscatelli@tricity.wsu.edu
WSU Vancouver
Debra Pastore
(509) 335-7475
dpastore@wsu.edu
Wenatchee Area
Joan Wright
jatwoodwright@gmail.com
The School Counseling National Board program is an interactive webinar and the starting point for your National Board Certification journey. Candidates must contact Jane Oczkewicz before applying and enrolling.
Foundations Seminar Introduction to National Boards Syllabus
> $200 Registration Fee
> Three 2-Hour Sessions
Interactive support sessions are delivered in an online cohort environment with other school counselors to guide you through the specific requirements for each of the 4 School Counseling National Board components.
Component 1 Content Knowledge Syllabus
Component 2 Differentiation in Instruction Syllabus
Component 3 Teaching Practice & Learning Enviroment Syllabus
Component 4 Effective & Reflective Practitioner Syllabus
> $250 registration fee for each Component cohort
> Eight 2-hour sessions
Support through PowerPoint tutorials with voice-overlay to guide you through ECYA-SC National Board requirements for Component 2 and Component 3. Resources and writing feedback are provided.
> $200 registration fee for each component
(prerequisite for components – Washington state candidates)
At the end of this 3-session webinar candidates will have a working understanding of the fundamental NBPTS beliefs and how these beliefs relate to School Counselor NBPTS Component requirements. Candidates will have a working knowledge of the writing process for completing NBPTS components.
At the end of this class candidates will have resources and a clear understanding of Assessment Center Exercise process & requirements.
At the end of these three cohort units, candidates will have an understanding of the NBPTS School Counseling requirements for C2, C3, or C4 and a working document to submit to NBPTS.
Here are the comments of some previous cohorts…
“…clarified what pitfalls counselors may experience in a process that is clearly designed for teachers.”
“I loved how Jane seemed to have a plan from the beginning. For example, she knew what we would be focusing on in the upcoming sessions which helped set the pace as to where I should be in the NB process. I loved all of her advice and encouragement.”
Heather, NBCT North Carolina
“I’ve watched the tutorial power points–several times 😉 –each time gleaning something more. It has been so helpful. I find that with every edit of my writing things become a little clearer.”
Michelle, NBCT Monroe, WA
“…Our cohort meetings provide a safe opportunity for asking questions and clarifying information. The collaboration and feedback which I received from Jane and my cohort colleagues is invaluable! I thougth that I was answering the prompts accurately. Then, I joined this cohort group and I found out that I was obviously off target.”
Kathy, Elementary School Counselor, California
All NBPTS School Counseling programs are facilitated by Jane Oczkewicz, NBCT ECYA/School Counseling. Jane has twenty years school counseling experience as well as ten years classroom teaching experience. She has facilitated at multiple levels for National Boards including WEA Jump Start, WEA Home Stretch, and for the WSCA.
Requirements for the NBPTS School Counseling certificate differ somewhat from the NBPTS teaching certificates. School counselors manage different challenges in their practice than their teacher colleagues. To better meet this need, WSU offers a National Board Support Program specifically designed for school counselors. WSU provides four interactive online support opportunities specifically for school counselors.
Our advisors are dedicated to helping students succeed in all aspects of their academic careers here at WSU. This includes providing assistance with creating schedules each semester that will keep students moving towards degree completion, providing resources to help students navigate college life, as well as career guidance as students prepare to take that next big step.
Advising appointments are available by Zoom or in-person. You can schedule an appointment by clicking the “Schedule Appointment” button under an advisor’s name below. If you need assistance, please contact us at (509)335-4855 or edstudents@wsu.edu.
**Students interested in teaching a specific subject at the secondary level are advised by and get a degree in the subject area they want to teach. Advising contact information for secondary education content areas can be found here.
Teacher education
(last names A-L)
Meet Rebecca Liao-Cance
Education Addition 316 — rebecca.liao@wsu.edu
You may enroll in the WSU ProTeach Support Program before you enroll with the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) portfolio/external assessment. These are two separate programs, thus, there are two separate enrollments. One is with the state. One is with us.
Again, our ProTeach support program and the PESB ProTeach Portfolio are two different programs. Each program has a required application process. Acceptance to one program is not acceptance into both programs.
Applicants who would like to pursue a master’s degree along with their ProTeach must meet regular WSU Graduate School and college admission criteria.
Teachers must verify completion of the child abuse course work requirement when they apply for their Professional Certificate. The child abuse course is defined in WAC 181-79A-030(6) and includes the identification of physical, emotional, sexual, and substance abuse, information on the impact of abuse on the behavior and learning abilities of students, discussion of the responsibilities of a teacher to report abuse or provide assistance to students who are victims of abuse, and methods for teaching students about abuse of all types and their prevention.
Sometimes, one size doesn’t “fit all.” We give you two options to complete our ProTeach support program.
*Online non-credit program has an additional $100 fee per course
To enroll in the WSU ProTeach Support Program, please contact Debra Pastore at 509-335-7475 or dpastore@wsu.edu and complete the ProTeach Support Program application.
The State of Washington requires prospective teachers to go through a certification and endorsement process.
Certification specifics depend on a number of factors, mostly whether the prospective teacher is wants to pursue either elementary or secondary education, as well as whether they are a first-time applicant or experienced professional.
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) outlines all types of certificates for different situations, but here are the main two we see:
This is the certificate that the majority of first-time applicants receive. Initial teacher certification is available at our Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities and Vancouver campuses.
To qualify for a Washington state residency teaching certificate, the candidate must:
The residency certificate (first issue) is valid until the holder is reported as employed by a Washington school district as a teacher with 1.5 FTE or more experience. This certificate must then be reissued with a three year expiration date.
The Professional Certificate is the advanced level certificate. Teachers who complete National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) qualify for the Professional Certificate.
In addition to being certified, teachers must hold an endorsement in a teaching area approved by Washington state.
For our students who plan to teach K-8, they will pursue an endorsement in elementary education. These students are also encouraged to pursue a minor or one of the following add-on endorsements: English Language Learners, Middle Level Mathematics, Middle Level Science, or Special Education.
For WSU students who plan to teach specific subjects (such as high school history or music), the student will complete a major in that area of expertise, and will choose the teacher preparation option.
Component | Fees (2017-2018) | Clock Hours (optional) | Clock Hour fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Introduction to National Boards | $200 | 15 | $30 |
| Component 1 Content Knowledge | $200 | 15 | $30 |
| Component 2 Differentiation In Instruction | $250 | 25 | $50 |
| Component 3 Teaching Practice & Learning Environment | $250 | 25 | $50 |
| Component 4 Effective & Reflective Practitioner | $250 | 25 | $50 |
Instructions for payment
Please make your check out to “WSU NBPTS” and send to:
The NBPTS Program refund policy aligns with university policy.
To encourage teachers/school counselors in Washington State to apply for NBPTS certification, the state of Washington (OSPI) offers no-interest conditional loans of $1425. Upon achieving National Board Certification, teachers/school counselors will receive an annual $5,000 bonus from the state of Washington each year they remain in the classroom for the life of the certificate (10 years) and renew their Washington credential for the life of the certificate. In addition to this stipend, teachers in “challenging schools” (elementary 70% FRPL, middle school 60% FRPL, and high school 50% FRPL) will receive an additional $5,000 annual bonus for the life of the National Board certificate. Please visit the OSPI website for more information on the bonus eligibility.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards offers scholarships to teachers/counselors on a first-come, first served basis.
Please visit the Washington Education Association for information on the WEA sponsored “Jump Start” and “Home Stretch”.
What will certification cost? When are fees due? WSU Fees and Due Dates
The 2014 Guide To National Board Certification has all NBPTS retake information on pages 1-4. This information addresses cost, deadlines, banking your scores, and other details.
