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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 181. Professional Educator Standards Board
 Chapter 181-78A. Approval standards for performance-based preparation programs for teachers, administrators, and educational staff associates.

  Section 181-78A-530. Approval standard—Governance and resources.  

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  • The following requirements shall govern the professional certificate program:
    (1) Program leadership, authority, and budget.
    (a) An officially designated administrator is responsible for the management of operations and resources for the preparation program.
    (b) Budgetary allocations are sufficient for the program to assure that candidates meet state standards.
    (2) Personnel.
    (a) The program has adequate personnel to promote teaching and learning.
    (i) Specific program personnel are assigned the responsibility of advising applicants for certification and for maintaining certification records.
    (ii) The program has adequate field supervisors and other support personnel.
    (b) Qualifications and professional practices. Program personnel are qualified for their assignments by virtue of education, experience, and current understanding of research and best practices.
    (c) Performance and professional development.
    (i) Program personnel evaluate their own effectiveness in achieving program goals.
    (ii) The program evaluates personnel effectiveness in teaching and learning.
    (iii) The program provides opportunity for personnel to engage in professional development.
    (3) Program facilities and resources. The program has adequate facilities and resources to promote teaching and learning.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 12-18-003, § 181-78A-530, filed 8/23/12, effective 9/23/12; WSR 09-22-023, § 181-78A-530, filed 10/26/09, effective 12/1/11; WSR 07-04-004, § 181-78A-530, filed 1/24/07, effective 2/24/07; WSR 06-14-010, § 181-78A-530, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-78A-530, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) and (2). WSR 00-03-049, § 180-78A-530, filed 1/14/00, effective 2/14/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010 and 28A.150.220(4). WSR 99-01-174, § 180-78A-530, filed 12/23/98, effective 1/23/99.]
RCW 28A.410.210. WSR 12-18-003, § 181-78A-530, filed 8/23/12, effective 9/23/12; WSR 09-22-023, § 181-78A-530, filed 10/26/09, effective 12/1/11; WSR 07-04-004, § 181-78A-530, filed 1/24/07, effective 2/24/07; WSR 06-14-010, § 181-78A-530, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-78A-530, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) and (2). WSR 00-03-049, § 180-78A-530, filed 1/14/00, effective 2/14/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010 and 28A.150.220(4). WSR 99-01-174, § 180-78A-530, filed 12/23/98, effective 1/23/99.