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WEA STEM Certificate Renewal Requirements

STEM Certificate Renewal Requirement

To renew a certificate, teachers with STEM-related endorsements must complete at least 15 clock hours, the equivalent in credit, or at least one goal from a professional growth plan (PGP) with an emphasis on STEM integration. STEM integration is the combination of at least two STEM components (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). Learn more about the STEM certificate renewal requirement from the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB). For questions on your individual certificate renewal, contact the OSPI certification office.

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Evaluation and Clock Hour Transcripts will come from the Professional Development Network. Please email Jennifer Wolf if you have questions. For STEM-related questions, email Arlyn Palomo.

Registration Information

Registration is a two-step process

  1. Register for each course using this link: https://forms.washingtonea.org/Forms/pdonline
  2. Use the registration link in your confirmation email to complete the Zoom registration

You will immediately be directed to the course Zoom information page, including the link to access the course. Save this information. You can also add the event information to your calendar from this page.

Register for each course using the link listed for each course. Select the course you want to register for in the drop down menu. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom pre-registration link. Once registration is full, the course will no longer be available in the drop down menu. We do not maintain a wait list.

Synchronous Learning

These courses are held real time, online.

Essentials of Game-Based Learning in the Inclusive Classroom - 3 STEM Clock Hours, Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-Noon. Register here

This course will serve as an introduction explaining the role of game-based learning in the inclusive classroom. Research will be presented to explain how this instructional practice can be applied to engage and reach ALL learners. Participants will be building a game and sharing their creations.

Participants will:

  • Understand what game-based learning is and how it positively impacts student learning.
  • Identify what does and what does not constitute game-based learning (GBL).
  • Explore how to increase inclusion and engagement so that all students can access game-based learning.
  • Explore evidence-based strategies for implementing game-based learning in their classroom environment

Essentials of Gamification in the Inclusive Classroom - 3 STEM Clock Hours,

Aug. 2, 1-4 p.m. Register here

If you are curious about what constitutes gamification and how gamification can excite and engage more learners in your classroom, this introductory course on gamification is for you.

In this course, participants will learn what gamification is and what it is not. Participants will explore the different aspects of gamification to get ideas for ways they can gamify their classroom, including any STEM curricula. Participants will see examples of ways to gamify any course, including planning documents, technology that supports gamification, and career pathways.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education Series - 15 STEM Clock Hours. We are offering two sessions this summer, so choose the session that works best for you!

Click here to register for the July session

  • Monday, July 29, 9 a.m.-Noon
  • Monday, July 29, 1-4 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 30, 9 a.m.-Noon
  • Tuesday, July 30, 1-4 p.m.

Click here to register for the August session

  • Wednesday, Aug. 14, 9 a.m.-Noon
  • Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1-4 p.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m.-Noon
  • Thursday, Aug. 15, 1-4 p.m.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education Series provides educators with the knowledge and skills to harness the potential of AI in the educational setting.

Through this five-part series (four Zoom sessions and three hours of homework) educators will gain a deep understanding of the foundational concepts and significance of AI in education and explore various AI tools.

Educators will learn to integrate these AI tools into their instructional practices, personalizing learning, and increasing student engagement. Ethical considerations are also addressed, delving into crucial aspects such as data privacy, originality use, and equity in AI use.

As educators reflect on their schools and classrooms, they will gain valuable insights into the future implications and opportunities of AI in education, preparing them for an evolving role as facilitators of cutting-edge, technology-driven learning environments.

Find out more and register for WEA STEM offerings.