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Undergraduate Student Services – Academic Advising

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.

Advising Resources
WSU Student Resources

Athletic Training
(admitted to major)

Meet Kasee Hildenbrand
Smith Gym 211C — khildenbrand@wsu.edu

Schedule Appointment

Pre Athletic Training /
Sports Medicine

Katy Pietz

Meet Katy Pietz
Smith Gym 211B — katy.pietz@wsu.edu

Schedule Appointment


Kinesiology

Meet Margot Gildner
Smith Gym 112 — margot.gildner@wsu.edu

Schedule Appointment


Kinesiology

Meet Mandy Schenkemeyer
Smith Gym 112 — mandy.schenkemeyer@wsu.edu

Schedule Appointment

Sport Management
(all students)

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Meet Corrinna McGrath
Education Addition 316 — cmcgrath@wsu.edu

Schedule Appointment

Teacher education
(last names A-L)

Meet Rebecca Liao-Cance
Education Addition 316 — rebecca.liao@wsu.edu

Schedule Appointment

Teacher education
(last names M-Z)

Meet Ashley Herridge
Education Addition 316 — ashleyh@wsu.edu

Schedule Appointment

Preparing for your advising appointment
  • Watch your WSU email for announcements and updates from your advisor! All correspondence will be sent to your assigned WSU email address. You are responsible for checking this email address regularly and being apprised of any information sent.
  • Meet with an advisor every semester to have your advising hold released and ensure you are on track! Be sure to schedule your appointment prior to your registration date.
  • Review your advisement report and the advising/program check sheet for your major and create a tentative schedule for the upcoming semester before you visit with your advisor. The WSU Catalog is a good resource.
  • Write down any questions you have for your advisor so you do not forget before you get to your appointment.
  • Take responsibility for your academic career at WSU. Advisors are here to assist you but you are also responsible for ensuring you meet program requirements and important deadlines.

ProTeach Admission

Application

It’s easier than you might think.

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.

WSU ProTeach Support Program enrollment application
PESB online ProTeach Portfolio enrollment* application
  • Must hold a current residency certification
  • Taught for two years and accumulated at least 1.5 FTE
  • Your enrollment date determines your submission deadline.  Please review the PESB assessment calendar to ensure you have adequate time to complete your work.

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.

ProTeach Program Types


Our program, modified to fit your needs.

Sometimes, one size doesn’t “fit all.” We give you two options to complete our ProTeach support program.

Non-credit program

  • Two courses: ProCert I & ProCert II ($500 per course)
  • Each course runs fifteen weeks
  • Teachers will meet once a week for 3 hours
  • Instructor/teachers create schedule of meeting dates/times
  • 45 clock hours available for each course ($2/hr)

*Online non-credit program has an additional $100 fee per course

Online support program

  • Two courses: ProCert I & ProCert II ($600 per course)
  • Non-credit only
  • Fall courses run 15 weeks – September–January
  • Spring courses run 15 weeks – February–June
  • 45 clock hours available for each course ($2/hr)

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.

ProTeach Courses of Study


The support program consists of two courses

The WSU ProTeach Support Program reflects the current state guidelines for the professional certificate. The program runs concurrently with the academic year.

ProTeach I

Pre-assessment Seminar

ProTeach I introduces teachers to the portfolio requirements and the three standards:  effective teaching, professional development, and professional contributions for the professional certificate. Professional growth areas will be identified as a result of a Needs-Assessment completed during the ProTeach I Seminar.

In the second course, ProTeach II teachers will build upon their research, hone their teaching skills, and refine their portfolio of evidence. Teachers will complete their identified professional development choices concurrently in the ProTeach I and ProTeach II Seminars.

 

ProTeach II

Culminating Seminar

The ProTeach II Seminar is a continuation of ProTeach I. Teachers continue to build upon their research, demonstrate their teaching skills, and finalize their draft ProTeach portfolio until ready for submission.

Teachers will complete their identified professional development choices concurrently with the ProTeach I and ProTeach II.

 

ProTeach portfolio guidelines


A few things to help you out.

Teacher Education – Certification

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You have the desire to teach. And, you are almost there!

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:

Residency certificate

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:

  • Earn a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from a regionally-accredited college, such as ours.
  • Qualify for, and complete, a state approved teacher preparation program, such as ours.

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.

More Residency Certificate info

Professional certificate

The Professional Certificate is the advanced level certificate. Teachers who complete National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) qualify for the Professional Certificate.

Endorsements

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.

More endorsement information

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards – Fees and Due Dates


Component

Fees (2017-2018)

Clock Hours (optional)

Clock Hour fees
Foundation
Introduction to National Boards		$20015$30
Component 1
Content Knowledge		$20015$30
Component 2
Differentiation In Instruction		$250
25$50
Component 3
Teaching Practice & Learning Environment		$25025$50
Component 4
Effective & Reflective Practitioner		$25025$50
*fee amount subject to change for the 2017-2018 year
Fee payments are due by the first day of the seminar
Clock hour payments are due the last day of the seminar

Instructions for payment

Please make your check out to “WSU NBPTS” and send to:

  • WSU NBPTS
    PO Box 642132
    College of Education
    Pullman, WA  99164-2132
Refund policy

The NBPTS Program refund policy aligns with university policy.

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards – Scholarships, loans, and bonuses

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Scholarships, loans, and bonuses

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”.

Fees and due dates

What will certification cost? When are fees due? WSU Fees and Due Dates

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards – Retake Candidates

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The first time didn’t work out. That’s OK. You can get another chance.

For All Retake Candidates:

  • Please complete the WSU Retake form and email/fax it back to Debra Pastore at dpastore@wsu.edu or 509-335-5046.
  • Candidates are eligible for up to eight hours of retake facilitation. You have the option of working with your previous facilitator or an NBCT in your certificate area.

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.

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards – General Overview

Textbooks

WSU NBPTS Program Description & General Overview*

An investment in your future
See all fees here

Component #1:  Content Knowledge

15 hours/15 clock hours

  • Overview/History Of The National Board
  • Connect Core Propositions to the Standards & the Classroom
  • Deconstructing Component 1: Portfolio Standards, Instructions, & Rubrics
  • Writing For National Boards: Descriptive, Analytical, & Reflective
  • Connect Research-based Best Practices to Effective Teaching & Student Learning
  • Content/Subject-matter Research
  • Resources for Content Knowledge Preparation
  • Prepare/Answer Practice Assessment Center Prompts
  • Review Candidate NBPTS Completion Timeline

Component #3:  Teaching Practice & Learning Environment

25 hours/25 clock Hours-

  • Deconstruct Component 3 Portfolio Standards, Instructions & Rubrics
  • Connect The Core Propositions to NB Standards & the Classroom
  • Architecture Of Accomplished Teaching
  • Writing for National Boards: Descriptive, Analytical, & Reflective
  • Instructional Analysis: Engagement & Discussion In The Classroom
  • Encouraging Students To Explore & Build Upon Previous Knowledge
  • Impact Of Contextual Environment On Learning
  • Pedagogical Strategies To Engage All Students
  • Share & Peer-review Evidence & Impact on Student Learning
  • Evidence Choices For Video/DVD
  • Analysis Of Video/DVD Lessons, Student Growth & Reflection
  • Fairness & Equity, Culture & Diversity

Component #2:  Differentiation in Instruction

25 hours/25 clock hours

  • Deconstruct Component 2
  • Connecting Core Propositions To The Standards & The Classroom
  • Architecture of Accomplished Teaching
  • Writing For National Boards: Descriptive, Analytical, & Reflective
  • Examine Evidence, Artifacts & Student Work Samples
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Examine Research-Based Best Practices For Effective Teaching & Student Learning
  • Setting Classroom Learning Goals & Sequence Learning Activities
  • Encouraging Students To Explore & Build Upon Previous Knowledge
  • Assessing Student Difficulties, Understandings, & Misconceptions
  • Develop a Wide Range of Pedagogical Strategies To Engage All Students
  • Analysis of Student Growth
  • Analyze Student Work Samples & How The Evidence Reflects Student Learning

Component #4 – Effective & Reflective Practitioner
25 Hours/25 Clock Hours

  • Deconstructing Component 4
  • Architecture of Accomplished Teaching
  • Connecting Core Propositions To The Standards & The Classroom
  • Teacher As Leader, Collaborator, Learner, & Communicator
  • Writing for National Boards: Descriptive, Analytical & Reflective
  • Documenting Family & Community Interactions
  • Role as Leader, Mentor & Advocate For Better Schools
  • Reflective Analysis
  • Support Student Learning Through Long-Range Initiatives