Office Closed
The OSPI office will be closed from 9-10:00 am on Tuesday, May 5 due to an agency All Staff meeting.
The Certification Department will be unavailable from 9-1 pm on Tuesday, May 5, due to staff meetings.
Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificates
Questions?
Submit a question to OSPI.
You can apply or renew your certification in this section if you are a school behavior analyst, school counselor, school nurse, school occupational therapist, school orientation and mobility specialist, school physical therapist, school psychologist, school social worker, and/or school speech language pathologist/audiologist.
Walk-In Availability Update: Due to limited staffing, walk-in availability will now be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9–4:30 pm. We understand that these days may not work for everyone. If you need a different day, please reach out at 360-725-6400 or cert@k12.wa.us to schedule an alternative time.
First Time Applicant
The application completed will vary depending upon the role each applicant is seeking to hold.
IMPORTANT! If you have completed a Washington state program for the school counselor or school psychologist role, then you will need to check with your institution for the next steps in your application process.
Reissue, Renewal, Conversion, and Upgrade
The application that needs to be completed will vary depending upon the role each applicant holds.