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 him/her to show why the certificate should be reinstated. • An educator may surrender his/her certificate at any time to OPP. What are the educator’s appeal rights? If disciplinary action is proposed, an educator can appeal to OSPI’s Informal Review Committee (comprised of nine educators—3 teachers, 3 administrators, and 3 ESAs). Further appeal can be made to an Administrative Law Judge, with specific discipline warranting additional appeal to the State Board of Education and Superior Court. Who can find out if there’s been any kind of
