Advanced Track candidates are held to all pre-assessment requirements.
1. | They must complete a Student Learning Context Profile. (Rubric) | |
2. | Create a Professional Growth Team | |
3. | Develop a Professional Growth Plan (Word) ( PDF ) |
a. | The team members are to sign off on their PGP, but this should occur early within the Pre-Assessment Seminar timeframe so they may begin work on their portfolio. |
a. | Advanced Track candidates should identify themselves as Advanced Track on their PGR paperwork in order to ensure that they are not directed to enroll in the Culminating Seminar. | |
b. | Advanced Track candidates should be provided with the following additional documents to assist them in developing their portfolios: |
i. |
Portfolio Directions (Appendix II-I) | |
ii. |
Applied Classroom Inquiry Project (Appendix II-J) | |
iii. |
Portfolio Rubric (Appendix II-K) | ||
iv. | Professional Contributions Log ( word ) ( pdf ) (Appendix II-L) | |
v. |
File Checklist (Appendix II-M). |
5. | Once the portfolio has been approved, the instructor signs and dates all twelve criteria met (Verification of Completed Activities), and candidate signs Verification by Candidate. The instructor submits the SLCP, PGP, and PGR to Western’s Program Director, who signs the Verification of Completion on the PGR and forwards file to the Certification Officer. | |
Western Washington University Professional Certification Handbook
Forms and Documents Reorganized
The following are an alphabetical listing of the forms and documents used in Western Washington University's Professional Certification Program. For a description of the forms and documents and applicable use of each, please see the handbook.
Pre-Assessment Seminar (Advanced Track)
Professional Development Registration Form
Provisional Status/Employer Support Verification
Student Learning Context Profile
Student Learning Context Profile Rubric
Mid Term Course Evaluation
Professional Certificate Professional Growth Plan ( word ) ( pdf )
Core Master’s Approval Form
Applied Classroom Inquiry Project (Advanced Track)
Evidence Guidelines (Advanced Track)
Professional Contributions Log ( word ) ( pdf ) (Advanced Track)
Professional Growth Record ( word ) ( pdf )
Portfolio Directions (Advanced Track)
Portfolio Rubric (Advanced Track)
Application for a Teacher's Certificate (Advanced Track)
Candidate File Documentation (Advanced Track)
Culminating Seminar Essential Question Set 1
Culminating Seminar Essential Question Set 2
Culminating Seminar Essential Question Set 3
File Checklist (Advanced Track)
Professional Certification Application Instructions (Advanced Track)
Professional Certification Checklist (Advanced Track)
Teacher Certification Fee Payment Schedule (Advanced Track)
Verification of Good Standing (Advanced Track)