Qualified special education teachers continue to be a significant shortage area in Washington’s educator workforce. The percentage of conditional certificates issued in special education continues to increase. [Read more…] about Percentage of conditional certificates issued in special education
2018-2019
Number of limited certificates issued per year
Limited certificates allow for hiring flexibility and can act as entry points to the profession. Districts can request a limited certificate for an individual who has not completed all the requirements for the regular certificate for that role. The number of limited certificates issued sharply increased between 2011 and 2018; a clear indicator of an educator shortage. Since 2018, the number of limited certificates issued has leveled off. [Read more…] about Number of limited certificates issued per year
Online program access
This maps shows the endorsement availability of educator preparation programs (EPPs) with an online only presence by region. The ESD boundaries have been used to delineate the different regions. An endorsement can be selected from the list on the right side to narrow the map display to just the availability of that single endorsement. The map can also be toggled to show the availability of teacher preparation programs, ESA preparation programs, or admin preparation programs. This map does not include Alternative Route programs, which will be posted to this page soon. [Read more…] about Online program access
Physical program access
This maps shows the endorsement availability of educator preparation programs (EPPs) with a physical presence by region. The ESD boundaries have been used to delineate the different regions. An endorsement can be selected from the list on the right side to narrow the map display to just the availability of that single endorsement. The map can also be toggled to show the availability of teacher preparation programs, ESA preparation programs, or admin preparation programs. Programs that operate a hybrid online/physical classroom model are considered physical programs in this map. This map does not include Alternative Route programs, which will be posted to this page soon.
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