Endorsement Programs
WEST-E Test Resource Site
What is the WEST-E Test?
Washington State requires teacher candidates and teachers adding
endorsements to pass the Washington Educator Skills Test -
Endorsements (WEST-E) subject knowledge test for each
endorsement. Western Washington University teacher candidates must
pass the WEST-E for each endorsement to be earned with a teacher
certificate as a condition for entering the student teaching
internship.
Which WEST-E Test should I take?
Washington State is implementing new WEST-E tests aligned with
revised endorsement competencies, in three phases. Phase I
New WEST-E tests
are available in fall 2008. Phase II New WEST-E
tests - Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education,
and Special Education will be
available in fall 2009. Phase III World Languages (French, German, Spanish)
will be available starting January 2010.
Refer to the
New WEST-E
Implementation Schedule & Exceptions.
Some students will need to pass the current
WEST-E/Praxis II test to
qualify for endorsement during the implementation period.
New WEST-E Test
Phase I New WEST-E tests administered by Evaluation Systems
Group of Pearson are now available for the WWU
endorsement areas listed below. Passing scores will be validated in
late November, 2008. The test session includes about five (5)
hours of actual testing time. Multiple tests or subtests may be taken during
a test session. Link to the Washington Education Skills Test
(WEST) Website for general information. Link to the
2008 - 2009
Registration Bulletin to access information on test dates, test
sites, pre-registration, registration, test fees, test scores and other
resources. The WEST Website also includes test
taking strategies and preparation materials through the
What's on the
WEST-E? link.
| Bilingual Education (050) | * Middle Level Mathematics (012) | ||
| Biology (022) | * Middle Level Science (013) | ||
| Chemistry (023) | Music: Choral (035) | ||
| Dance (031) | Music: General (034) | ||
| Earth and Space Science (024) | Music: Instrumental (036) | ||
| Elementary Education | Subtest 1: Math, Science, Health & Fitness (005) | Middle Level Humanities | Subtest 1: English Language Arts (010) |
| Subtest 2: English, Social Studies, Fine Arts (006) | Subtest 2: Social Studies (011) | ||
| English Language Arts (020) | Physics (025) | ||
| English Language Learners (051) | Reading (030) | ||
| Health & Fitness (029) | Science (021) | ||
| Mathematics (026) | Social Studies (028) | ||
| Theatre Arts (032) | Visual Arts (033) | ||
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* For purposes of meeting highly qualified only; WWU does not currently offer these endorsements |
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A very limited number of test fee vouchers are available through Woodring College of Education to cover the cost of one New WEST-E test. At a minimum voucher applicants must 1) be enrolled in a WWU teacher education or endorsement program, 2) qualify for financial aid, and 3) request a voucher by emailing the CertOffice@wwu.edu by the due date listed below. Include your name, W#, endorsement, and testing date.
New WEST-E Testing Dates
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New WEST-E Test Date |
Voucher Application Due Date (Noon) |
Registration Due Date |
Late Registration Deadline ($30 fee) |
Emergency Registration Deadline ($70 Fee) |
Score Report Date |
| May 30, 2009 |
April 10, 2009 |
April 24, 2009 |
May 8, 2009 | May 21, 2009 |
June 15, 2009 |
| July 11, 2009 |
May 22, 2009 |
June 5, 2009 |
June 19, 2009 | July 2, 2009 |
July 27, 2009 |
| September 12, 2009 | TBA* | TBA | TBA | TBA | September 28, 2009 |
| November 14, 2009 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | November 30, 2009 |
| January 9, 2010 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | January 25, 2010 |
| February 27, 2010 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | March 15, 2010 |
| April 17, 2010 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | May 3, 2010 |
| June 5, 2010 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | June 21, 2010 |
| July 24, 2010 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | August 9, 2010 |
*Registration information will be available mid July.
WEST-E/Praxis II Test
WEST-E/Praxis II tests are administered by Educational Testing
Service. Teacher candidates earning endorsements in the following areas
who will begin their first fulltime student
teaching internship in fall 2009 or before must take the noted
WEST-E/Praxis II test. Click on the
Session/Test Code to view "Test at a Glance" preparation materials. Candidates earning two
endorsements may test on the same date if the tests are offered during
different sessions (Session 1 and 2).
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2008 - 2009 WEST-E/Praxis II Testing Year |
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WWU Endorsement |
Session - Test Code |
Test Name |
Qualifying Score |
| Early Childhood Education | Education of Young Children |
170 |
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| Early Childhood Special Education | Special Education: Preschool / Early Childhood |
550 |
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| Special Education | Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge |
152 |
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| World Language: French |
French: Content Knowledge (contains
listening section) Only four test dates available: 9/13/08, 1/10/09, 4/25/09, 7/25/09 |
158 |
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| World Language: German |
German: Content Knowledge (contains
listening section) Only three test dates available: 11/15/08, 3/14/09, 6/13/09 |
160 |
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| World Language: Spanish | Spanish: Content Knowledge (contains listening section) |
160 |
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Information on ALL
WEST-E/Praxis II tests validated in Washington State, including 2008-2009 test dates,
test sites, registration, test fees, test scores, and registration is
available through the
Washington State Praxis II website. The
Praxis II Overview website provides links to additional
resources including test preparation.
Western Washington
University
Woodring College of Education
Teacher
Certification Office
516 High Street / Miller Hall 216
Bellingham, Washington 98225-9088
CertOffice@wwu.edu
Telephone: (360) 650-4930
Facsimile: (360) 650-4845
