Teacher Retooling: Adding Endorsements
NWED is pleased to announce a retooling program that allows certified teachers the opportunity to earn a new endorsement in a streamlined, efficient, and economical process.
Endorsements Available
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Early Childhood Education (P-3)
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Elementary Education (K-8)
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Special Education (P-12)
Program Outline
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Open Enrollment - Apply Anytime
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Continuous Enrollment
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Required testing
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Online module work, assessments, and assignments.
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Field observations and evaluation
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Recommendation upon completion of required elements
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Program duration is 4 to 6 months
Cost*
$3,500 plus testing and course texts
Entrance Requirements
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Completed Application
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Washington State Teaching Certificate
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Field placement (current or found placement site)
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Official transcripts from your teacher certificate program
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Transcripts should be sent to Jim Mickel, jamesfmickel@nwed.org
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Required Testing
All candidates must take the appropriate NES/WEST-E for their endorsement. NWED cannot accept any out of state testing. The required testing is listed below.
Register for Tests
*NWED does not participate in the PESB Retooling Conditional Loan Program. However, NWED does offer a no interest 10 month payment plan. Candidates are not recommended for the endorsement until they have paid in full.
Required Tests
Endorsement
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Special Education
Test
Test #
Test Name
Score
NES
NES
NES
WEST-E
101
102
103
070
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education Subtest I
Elementary Education Subtest II
220
220
220
240
Special Education