Washington State Certification Information

Overview

Lesley University offers two Washington approved teacher preparation programs in conjunction with Tacoma Community College that lead to Bachelor's degrees with Residency Certification. In addition to completing the Bachelor's degree and the state-approved teacher preparation program, candidates must complete a basic skills test (WEST-B) and an endorsement test for each license (WEST-E). The Washington's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) website details the certification process.

• How to Apply for Washington Residency Teacher Certificate

Lesley's Certification Programs in Washington

• BA, Liberal Studies, American Studies with a Residency Certificate in Elementary Education
• BA, Liberal Studies, Human Development with a Residency Certificate in Special Education

WEST (Washington Educator Skills Test)

The Washington Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) has been charged with establishing the prospective teacher assessment for basic skills (WEST-B), which are defined as Reading, Writing and Mathematics, and subject knowledge for each endorsement area (WEST-E).

• General Information- Registration Bulletin
• WEST-B Information  
• WEST-E Information  
• 2012-2013 Registration and Dates