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Introduction to Certification and TPEP Evaluations

  • Event Type:  Hybrid (In-person and Zoom)
  • Registration Deadline:  10/5/2026
  • Location: WEA Olympic Council Office, 26297 Twelve Trees Ln NW, Poulsbo, Washington, 98370
  • Member Price:  Free
  • Non-Member Price:  Free
  • Registration Eligibility:
    • Role: Member
    • Local Association: BAINBRIDGE ISLAND E A, BREMERTON E A, CAPE FLATTERY E A, CENTRAL KITSAP E A, CENTRAL KITSAP ESP, CHIMACUM E A, CRESCENT E A, FORKS E A / QUILLAYUTE, GRAPEVIEW E A, HOOD CANAL E A, MARY M KNIGHT E A, NORTH KITSAP E A, NORTH MASON E A, PENINSULA E A, PIONEER E A, PORT ANGELES E A, PORT ANGELES PARA EDUCATOR ASSOC., PORT TOWNSEND E A, QUEETS-CLEARWATER A/L, QUILCENE EA, QUILCENE ESP, SEQUIM E A, SEQUIM PARA EDUCATORS, SOUTH KITSAP E A, SOUTHSIDE EA
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Event Information

Areas of Interest:
Certification Education & Learning Educator Evaluation Leadership*
Audience:
Early career educator Early childhood teacher Education staff associate (ESA) Education support professional (ESP) Elementary teacher High school teacher Instructional coaches and mentors Local union leaders Middle/Junior high school teacher Pre-service educator Substitute educator Teachers of any grade level Transitional teacher (grades 12+) Other

Come learn about the latest updates in Certification, how to utilize a PGP, and TPEP teacher evaluation. Find out more on the interaction of policy and practice relating to these issues. Get an introduction to educator evaluation, and learn how to navigate your certification pathway. Explore the basics in certification and evaluation, and the interplay of local and state policy with classroom practice.

Catering Information

Dinner will be provided for In-person attendees.


Currently Registered: 2/30
Waitlist Limit: 0/10

Courses


Introduction to Certification and TPEP Evaluation (2hr)

 Clock Hour
Instructor: Maren Johnson
Course Description
Come learn about the latest updates in certification and TPEP teacher evaluation. Find out more on the interaction of policy and practice relating to these issues. Get an introduction to educator evaluation, and learn how to navigate your certification pathway. Explore the basics in certification and evaluation, and the interplay of local and state policy with classroom practice.

Course Objectives

• Increase educator knowledge about opportunities to increase professional capacity through certification and evaluation • Become familiar with recent policy changes impacting educator certification and evaluation • Explore professional growth opportunities through certificate renewal requirements


TPEP/Certification Overview
10/7/2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM