Teaching in Washington State

OSPI Endorsement Competencies - a link to the Washington State Office of Public Instruction’s (OSPI) Professional Education page that lists all the endorsement competencies endorsed by the State Board for Education.
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Partnership for Learning - a partnership for Learning is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teachers and schools give our children the education and the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.
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TeachWashington.org - comprehensive information on teacher preparation in Washington State. The site is searchable by desired endorsement, location, and level of certification (BA, MA, certification only)
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WEST-B - the WEST-B (Washington Educators Basic Skills Test) is required for all students transferring into any teacher preparation program in Washington State. Students need to register in advance to take the test and must take the exam in order to be admitted to a teacher preparation program.
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WaTeach.com - "A one-stop information and referral recruitment center for individuals who may be interested in a teaching career."
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4-Year Colleges and Universities - Transfer Information

College Transfer Center - links you to the SCCC College Transfer Center.
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Out of State - transfer information for universities and colleges throughout the USA
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General Information about Teaching - Professional Organizations

National Association for Community College Teacher Education Programs - organization to promote the community college role in the recruitment, preparation, retention, and renewal of diverse preK-12 teachers and to advance quality teacher education programs in the community college
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National Center for Education Information - source of information about alternative preparation and certification of teachers
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National Parent Teacher Association - a not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities
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Recruiting New Teachers, Inc. - national clearinghouse with information for new teachers and those who want to recruit teachers
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Washington Education Association - the state's largest public employee union, and the main professional union for Washington's public school employees
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Student National Education Association - the student organization within the National Education Association
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National Association for the Education of Young Children - organization of early childhood educators and other dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade
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Phi Lambda Theta - national education honor society and professional organization that recognizes and encourages scholarship among two-year college students
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Curriculum:

MATH - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - professional organization for preK-12 teachers of mathematics
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SCIENCE - National Science Teachers Association - professional organization for preK-12 teachers of science
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A wide range of scholarships and grants exist for college students; some of these are specific for students pursuing careers in education. Visit this page to check deadlines for scholarship applications and new scholarship opportunities. If you know of a scholarship you think should be posted on this page, please send the information to Teacher Training/Education programs at :

Seattle Central Community College Financial Aid Office

Seattle Central Community College Financial Aid Office – provides information on Seattle Central Community College scholarships for college transfer students as well as posts scholarship information from outside sources.
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Para-Pipeline Scholarship/Conditional Loan

The Para-Pipeline Scholarship/Conditional Loan program is open to current paraeducators with 3 or more years of classroom experience. Paras will complete the Associate in Math-Education degree at either Green River or Seattle Central Community College (2 years) and then complete an alternative route to certification (2 more years).
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The Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF)

The Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is a new national organization devoted solely to the financial scholarship needs of Asian and Pacific Islander American students, and provides scholarships for first-time incoming college students in 2 or 4-year programs.
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NACCTEP Scholarship Applications

The National Association for Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP ) award $1,000 for community college students planning to become teachers.
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Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program

Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program - Applications are now being accepted for a state program that helps future teachers pay for college. The state’s is aimed at encouraging outstanding students and paraprofessionals to become teachers and help current teachers obtain additional endorsements in teacher shortage subjects. Applications are due October 14.
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