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Pathway 1 or 2
Pathway 1 - Must pass a WEST-E/NES test in a desired endorsement that is closely compatible with an endorsement already held, or Pathway 2 - pass the WEST-E/NES 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. Recent changes have been made to the pathway chart, effective 12/1/2015. Please review the chart carefully before submitting an application.
Washington colleges offering pedagogy assessment.
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Process:
- Pathway 1 - Submit APPLICATION.
- 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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| Pathway 3 - Program
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/NES.
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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.
Your out-of-state institution must complete the Institutional Verification of Endorsement Program Completion and Character form (1522E). You must include the completed form when you apply for the additional endorsement.
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Pathway 4 - NBPTS
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.
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Pathway 5 - Migration
Certain endorsements may be added by means of migration to align previously-issued endorsements with current standards. (See migration chart.)
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Application
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