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Consult with your college/university for advice on requirements. Methods, field experience/internship, and subject matter credit hour requirements* are as follows:
- Methods course(s). Certificated teachers are required to complete related methods coursework in the desired endorsement area.
- Field experience/internship. For at least one endorsement area, certificated teachers are required to complete a supervised practicum which includes teaching in the specific endorsement area. For additional endorsement areas, the college will determine whether to require a field experience/internship, and the extent of that internship.
- Complete appropriate content area testing. The WEST-E.
View available in-state programs (on the PESB Web site)
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Process:
- In-state: Follow instructions of your college/university. The college/university will submit verification of program completion to OSPI for you.
- Out-of-state: Submit
APPLICATION.*
benefits of applying online
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The subject area or grade level indicated on the National Board certificate must be comparable to one of the Washington endorsement areas. (See NBPTS Exemption)
Process: Submit APPLICATION.*
benefits of applying online
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For Pathway 1 or 2, you must have at least 90 days of teaching experience in the compatible endorsement area you are currently endorsed. (Pathway 1) Must pass a WEST-E test in a desired endorsement that is closely compatible with an endorsement already held, or (Pathway
2) pass
the WEST-E test in a desired endorsement that is somewhat compatible with an endorsement already held, plus successfully undergo evaluation of teaching skill in the desired endorsement area
by a Washington college/university.
Please see the
Pathway Chart for
compatible endorsements available via Pathway 1 or Pathway 2.
The Professional Educator Standards Board maintains a list of Washington
colleges offering the pedagogy assessment.
Note:
Pathways 1 and 2 are for individuals who hold an endorsement under current guidelines. If you hold an endorsement under previous guidelines
click here.
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Process:
- Pathway 2 - Follow instructions of your college/university. The college/university will submit verification of program completion to OSPI for you.
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