Career and Technical Teacher Education
Teacher Certification preparation Program at South

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South Seattle Community College ’s Continuing Education offers flexible, affordable preparation classes for those working toward their Career & Technical Education Certification (CTE) in Washington State. Additionally, South’s program is an approved Plan II “business and industry” course of study for secondary teachers leading to the initial state teaching certificate by the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

What Is a CTE Certification?
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a planned program of courses and learning experiences that begins with exploration of career options, supports basic academic and life skills, and enables achievement of high academic standards, leadership, preparation for industry-defined work, and advanced and continuing education.

In Washington State, CTE teachers are required to hold a CTE Teaching Certificate, issued in one of the specific CTE specialties upon completion of a Washington State Board of Education-approved program as well as documentation of 6,000 hours of paid occupational experience in the specific sub-category or specialty area.

Why Come to South for Your Certification?
South’s program is designed to give individuals independence in the program through classes arranged with the working professional in mind, as well as online classes that offer greater flexibility. Core classes are offered each quarter to meet the needs of prospective teachers, and teacher candidates may start any quarter of the year.

Our Advisory Council, made up of CTE professionals from around the region, oversees our program, continually evaluating classes and ensuring the strength of the program.

To help you understand the program and how to register, please click on one of the links below for more information.

Certification Overview
This page includes a brief program description and an overview of the application process.

Program Oversight
Experienced Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers and administrators serve on an advisory council that not only oversees the program but also has been instrumental in its new design. See the list of current advisory council members.

Registration for CTE Classes
Visit this area for a class schedule and fee information, online registration and payment and cancellation policies. South’s course of study covers all the required competencies delineated in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Questions?
Contact South’s Continuing Education Department at 206-764-5339 or CEDstaff@sccd.ctc.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions about South’s CTE program.
Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Web site.