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Professional Teacher Certification
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Linking Class Frequently Asked Questions:
  1. Who should enroll in this class?

  2. What will this class offer me?

  3. What resources are available to help me develop and organize my portfolio?

  4. Will this class count as one of Core elective credits?

  5. What happens next?


Who should enroll in this class?

Candidates who are completing Core requirements through a M.Ed. program must register for at least one Linking Class. Candidates who completed Core via a seminar and elective credits but did not complete the portfolio in the context of the 3-credit seminar may enroll in a Linking Class to receive additional instructor support.
 

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What will this class offer me?

M.Ed. candidates and other Professional Certificate candidates whose Core support ended before portfolio entries were complete will receive a Professional Certificate instructor’s assistance as entries are developed, updated and organized. Many M.Ed. instructors are not directly immersed in Professional Certificate Portfolio Evidence Guidelines (word) (pdf) and may not be aware of the OSPI Descriptions of Effective Professional Practice (word) (pdf) that are used during the portfolio review. A Professional Certificate instructor will guide you through the portfolio entry development process.
 

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What resources are available to help me develop and organize my portfolio?

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has developed several relevant resources to help develop and organize portfolio entries. They include:

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Will this class count as one of Core elective credits?

This course will not replace any of the required M.Ed course credits but it may be used as one elective credit for candidates who are not enrolled in a M.Ed. program.

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What happens next?

You will need to verify that all Core requirements have been met by sending elective credit transcripts or clock hour workshop attendance verification to University-School Partnerships. When Core requirements have been satisfied and your portfolio has been reviewed and determined to be ready for external evaluation, you may register for Culminating Seminar, the final step in the program.

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