Three chapters set forth the regulations of the Washington State Board of Education that relate to teacher preparation and certification. General certification provisions incorporated in chapter WAC 180-75 include rules on: (1) equivalency of standards; (2) appeal procedures; (3) certificate revocation and notification of revocation; (4) certificate validity; (5) certificates required for educational staff; (6) types of certificates; (7) certificate replacement; (8) application for certification and certification fees; (9) educational experience acceptable for certification; (10) citizenship requirements; (11) general requirements; (12) alien permits; and (13) certification of out-of-state personnel. The second chapter, WAC 180-78, on professional preparation programs, presents procedures, standards, and criteria to be used in the development and approval of preparation programs offered by institutions of higher education in Washington leading to teacher, school administrator, and educational staff associate (school specialized personnel) certification. The third chapter, WAC 180-79, describes the various certificates which must be held as a condition of employment in Washington as well as the conditions and procedures governing issuance and retention of those certificates. (JD)