Certification Office
Washington State Certification Information
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 [pdf]
- Overview of Teacher Certification in WA [ppt]
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).
PESB is offering a free, online orientation session to learn more about computer-based testing and Washington Educator Skills Tests (WEST)
- Topic: Computer-Based Testing and Washington Educator Skills Tests (WEST)
- Date: Tuesday, April 3, 2012
- Time: 11:00 am, Pacific Daylight Time
The session will help you navigate through
- Registering and Scheduling
- The Day of the Test
- Testing Tutorial
- Pearson Professional Center
- Test Results and Score Reports
- Diagnostic Feedback Service
This free 1-hour session is open to teacher candidates, teacher educators, and anyone seeking more information about the WEST program. To register, email es-west@Pearson.com with "[Your name], [Your Position}, will attend the online session for computer based testing. After your registration has been confirmed you will receive a registration confirmation to include the WebEx Agenda, Information to join the online meeting and teleconference, WebEx Tips.
