Reading Endorsement
Prospective Students
This program leads to an additional endorsement in P-12 Reading when accompanied by a professional education program or a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate.
This approximately 31-35 credit Western Washington University program leads to an endorsement in P-12 Reading based on Washington State P-12 Reading Endorsement Competencies. It is open to teachers who hold a valid and endorsable Washington State teacher’s certificate, are enrolled in a professional education program, or are enrolled in the MEd Language and Literacy Masters program, and is delivered at WWU’s Bellingham campus. Successful completion of the entire program and a passing score on the NES 104 for Essential Components of Elementary Reading Instruction result in Western’s recommendation for the P-12 Reading Endorsement.
NOTE: This endorsement program is primarily delivered via Face-to-Face classes and accepts applications each quarter.
Admission & Retention
- Certified teachers should complete the P-12 Reading Endorsement Application & Student Conduct Agreement. Materials may be submitted via email, along with all unofficial transcripts, and a detailed description of experiences or resume to the Program Advisor. Endorsement only not currently available. Click here for Master in Education in Language and Literacy.
- Undergraduate or Post-Bac students enrolled in a professional education program should reach out to the Program Advisor to declare
Program Information
P-12 Reading Endorsement Application for Certified Teachers (currently unavailable)
Student Conduct Agreement for Certified Teachers (currently unavailable)
P-12 Reading Endorsement Advising Record
Contact Information
Program Advisor: Molly Baumann
Western Washington University, Miller Hall 301C
Phone: 360-650-2578
Email: Molly.Baumann@wwu.edu