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Teacher Certification & Endorsements


Information and advising for prospective students, teacher candidates and certificated teachers


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Welcome to the Western Washington University Teacher Certification & Endorsement website -- a gateway to teacher preparation and development programs, and to information on certification and endorsement requirements. 

 

Residency Certificate
The first level certificate issued to 
Washington State teachers

Intern Substitute Certificate
A limited certificate available during the
student teaching internship

Professional Certificate
The second level certificate issued to
Washington State teachers

 Endorsements
The subject areas in which Washington State teachers are prepared and authorized to teach
National Board Certificate
National certificate for teachers with at least 3 years
experience in public education
Highly Qualified Teacher
State Assignment Policy and Federal
No Child Left Behind
HQT requirement

     

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