Can an educator go and teach in another state if OPP has disciplined the educator?
If the disciplinary action is a reprimand or stayed suspension (which does not invalidate the certificate), the educator can teach in or outside of Washington State. If the action does invalidate the certificate (suspension, revocation, voluntary surrender), then the educator cannot teach in Washington State. That information is shared with the other states (where the educator may hold another certificate) and it will be up that that state to determine whether or not to take additional action. What kinds of outcomes can OPP cases have? • A dismissal indicates that no action has been taken. • A reprimand leaves the certificate valid but does admonish the educator to not repeat the behavior or conduct. • A suspension invalidates the certificate for a specified period of time and may have some requirements for reinstatement. • A revocation, in essence, takes the certificate away. If the educator wishes to be reinstated, the burden of proof of good moral character/personal fitness is upon
