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.

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Endorsements Available

• Early Childhood Education (P-3)

• Elementary Education (K-8)

• Special Education (P-12)

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Program Outline

• Open Enrollment - Apply Anytime

• Continuous Enrollment 

• Required testing

• Online module work, assessments, and assignments.

• Field observations and evaluation

• Recommendation upon completion of required elements

• Program duration is 4 to 6 months

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Cost*

$3,500 plus testing and course texts

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Entrance Requirements

• Completed Application

• Washington State Teaching Certificate

• Field placement (current or found placement site)

• Official transcripts from your teacher certificate program

  • 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.