This report sets forth the current standards for teacher education established by the Washington State Board of Education. Each standard is briefly described, the activities involved in maintaining the standard are outlined, and the means by which the Board assures compliance with meeting the standards are described. Standards are listed for the following areas: (1) program standards; (2) cooperation standards; (3) basic skills competencies; (4) teaching competencies; (5) subject matter endorsement; (6) field experience requirements; (7) continuing education requirements; and (8) inservice quality controls. Activities are listed to maintain the standards in the following areas: (1) program approval; (2) competency testing; (3) follow-up of graduates; (4) monitoring of off-campus program standards; (5) assignment compliance; and (6) annual reports. Appended are: (1) Washington teacher certification requirements; (2) State Board of Education endorsement, assignment, continuing education policies; and (3) approval of preparation programs in colleges/universities leading to certification. (JD)