Ask OSPI

We're here to help you. Below are some of the most common questions from our website visitors regarding teaching certification, student testing, graduation requirements, special education, and learning alternatives.

Teaching Certificate

How do I...

• Apply for my teaching certificate?
• Apply for my teaching certificate if I am from out of state?
• Find out which endorsements are on my certificate?
• Learn more about alternative pathways for educators?
• Renew my teaching certificate?
• Submit a question to OSPI's Certification Staff?

See Washington State Certification Frequently Asked Questions.

State Student Testing

How do I...

• Learn about testing requirements?
• View student testing data?

See State Testing Frequently Asked Questions.

Graduation Requirements

How do I...

• Learn about graduation requirements?

Special Education

How do I...

• File a complaint?
• Learn about dispute resolution options?

Learning Alternatives

How do I...

• Find out about Online Learning?
• Learn about home-based instruction?
• Learn more about private schools?
• Learn more about the highly-capable program?

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