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Provisional Teaching Certificate
Questions?
Submit a question to OSPI.
There are no current active Provisional Teaching Certificates. The next steps for educators who previously held one of these certificates is to convert it to a Residency Certificate or apply for the Substitute Certificate.
If you hold an expired Provisional Teaching Certificate, please contact our office at 360-725-6400 or Cert@k12.wa.us for your certificate options.
*IMPORTANT: Please note that application fees are NOT refundable. Ensure that you select and submit the correct application. If you have questions regarding your application, please contact our office.