Speech Language Pathologist/Audiologist Renewal Applicant

This page contains renewal information for Educational Staff Associates (ESA) who hold Initial or Continuing Certificates.

See the Upgrade from Initial to Professional ESA webpage if you want information on moving to a second-tier certificate.

Select the following link if you want information regarding a Conditional ESA Certificate for this role.

Initial ESA Renewal Requirements Effective 9/1/2020

The Educational Staff Associate (ESA) may apply for an Initial ESA Renewal Certificate beginning 9/1/2020. The Initial ESA Renewal Certificate shall be valid for five years. See below for requirements.

• Must complete 100 clock hours or equivalent college credits or Professional Growth Plans (PGP) or a combination of any of the three options during a five-year period. First-time renewals must have completed the continuing education requirement within five years before application for renewal. Subsequent renewals must have completed the continuing education requirement since the effective date of the latest renewal
  OR
  Submit a copy of a valid Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) or Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) certificate issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in lieu of clock hours, credits, or PGPs.
  AND
• Must attest to completion of an issues of abuse course.
  • must include information related to the identification of physical, emotional, sexual, and substance abuse;
  • the impact on learning and behavior;
  • the responsibilities of a teacher to report abuse or to provide assistance to victimized children;
  • and methods of teaching about abuse and its prevention. For more information, see WAC 181-79A-200.
  • This course MUST be entered in the 'PD Hours' section of your E-Certification account before applying.
• Submission of fingerprints for a background check is required if a valid certificate is not already on record.

Reinstatement of an expired certificate: 100 clock hours or equivalents must be completed within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for renewal. Educators applying to reinstate an expired certificate must submit documentation of completed clock hours or equivalents to the Certification Office for review with their application.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION NOTE: Educators who hold a valid National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certificate, Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing association, or Nationally Certified School Psychologist credential issued by the National Association of School Psychologists may submit that certificate in lieu of the 100 clock hours (or equivalent) to renew their Washington educator or ESA certificate.

CLOCK HOUR NOTE: Further clock hours earned will not start counting towards a following renewal until the next certificate's effective date.

Clock hour equivalents are allowed as follows:

• 1 quarter credit = 10 clock hours;
• 1 semester credit= 15 clock hours;
• 1 PGP until 6/30/2018 = 30 clock hours;
• 1 PGP as of 7/1/2018= 25 clock hours.

Template Form 1697 PGP for Certificate Renewal

Form 1128-8: Use this form to document the completion of a Professional Growth Plan and submit it to your school district to claim clock hours and to the Certification Office if you are applying for renewal or reinstatement of an EXPIRED certificate.

For PGP information and resources, please visit the Professional Educator Standards Board.

LICENSE HOURS NOTE: Certain ESA roles can count any continuing education credits (CEUs) completed to satisfy their state professional health license requirements and fulfill the continuing education requirement (clock hour equivalents) for their certification renewal. Form 4098V Please see ESA Clock Hour Information for details.

General Clock Hour Information

Please note requirements are subject to change.

Continuing ESA Renewal Requirements

This is the certificate an ESA would apply for when they have already gained the Continuing Certificate. If you do not know if you already hold this certificate, please contact the Certification Office before applying.

• Must complete 100 clock hours or equivalent college credits or PGP or a combination of any of the three options during a five-year period. First-time renewals must have completed the continuing education requirement within five years before application for renewal. Subsequent renewals must have completed the continuing education requirement since the effective date of the latest renewal.
  OR
  Submit a copy of a valid Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) or Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) certificate issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in lieu of clock hours, credits, or PGPs
  AND

• Must attest to completion of an issues of abuse course.

  • must include information related to the identification of physical, emotional, sexual, and substance abuse;
  • the impact on learning and behavior;
  • the responsibilities of a teacher to report abuse or to provide assistance to victimized children;
  • and methods of teaching about abuse and its prevention. For more information, see WAC 181-79A-200.
  • This course MUST be entered in the 'PD Hours' section of your E-Certification account before applying.

• Submission of fingerprints for a background check is required if a valid certificate is not already on record.

Reinstatement of an expired Continuing Certificate: All renewal requirements listed above must be completed within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for renewal. Educators applying to reinstate an expired certificate must submit documentation of completed clock hours or equivalents to the Certification Office for review with their application.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION NOTE: Educators who hold a valid National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certificate, Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or Nationally Certified School Psychologist credential issued by the National Association of School Psychologists may submit that certificate in lieu of the 100 clock hours (or equivalent) to renew their Washington educator or ESA certificate.

CLOCK HOUR NOTE: Further clock hours earned will not start counting towards a following renewal until the next certificate's effective date.

Clock hour equivalents are allowed as follows: Clock hour equivalents are allowed as follows:

• 1 quarter credit = 10 clock hours;
• 1-semester credit = 15 clock hours;
• 1 PGP until 6-30-18 = 30 clock hours;
• 1 PGP as of 7-1-18 = 25 clock hours. Form PGP | PGP Information | Clock Hour Information

Form 1128-8: Use this form to document the completion of a Professional Growth Plan and submit it to your school district to claim clock hours and to the Certification Office if you are applying for renewal or reinstatement of an EXPIRED certificate.

LICENSE HOURS NOTE: Certain ESA roles are allowed to count any continuing education units (CEUs) completed to satisfy the requirements for their state professional health license and fulfill the continuing education requirement (clock hour equivalents) for their certification renewal. Form 4098V Please see ESA Clock Hour Information for details.

ESA Clock Hour Information

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