Certification Office Contacts & Resources
Certification Phone Hours
Monday, Wednesday–Friday:
9 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday:
10 am–4:30 pm
Certification Walk-In Hours
Walk-in availability is offered every Monday and Wednesday from 9–4:30 pm. Please reach out to the Cert Department if you need to schedule an alternative time.
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The OSPI Professional Certification Department oversees educator certification in Washington state, including issuing, renewing, and managing credentials for teachers, career and technical educators, administrators, educational staff associates, and paraeducators.
Contact Professional Certification
360-725-6400 - Office
360-586-0145 - Fax
PO Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
Certification Department
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Partner Agencies and Offices
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Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB)
360-725-6275 - Office
360-586-4548 - Fax
PO Box 47236
Olympia, WA 98504-7236
Email PESBWashington Initiative for National Boards Certification Office
360-725-6119
1-877-833-0931
PO Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200Additional Offices
Certification Information
- Certificate Types and Roles
- Certification Glossary
- How to Apply for a Certificate
- FAQs
- Reciprocity
- State Law Regulations
Resources
State Level
- Find a preparation program - Professional Educator Standards Board
- Washington Education Association (WEA) Job line
- Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges
- Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
- Washington Student Achievement Council