English Language Learner (ELL) and Bilingual Education (BE) Endorsement Program
ELL/BE Endorsement Program for Certified Teachers
Program Information
This 25 credit Western Washington University program leads to a P-12 endorsement in English Language Learner or Bilingual Education based on Washington State P-12 Endorsement Competencies. It is open to teachers who hold a valid Washington State teacher's certificate and or are currently enrolled in a Western teaching program. It is offered at two sites--Bellingham and Renton. The program provides preparation in all areas of the multilingual education curriculum. Successful completion of the program and passing scores on the WEST-E ELL or WEST-E BE exams results in Western’s recommendation for the P-12 ELL or BE Endorsement. Students interested in the Bilingual Education endorsement must also take and receive Advanced-Mid ratings on the ACTFL Oral and Writing Proficiency exams.
Admission and Retention
Admission to the Woodring College of Education Multilingual Education Endorsement Program is required before a student may begin taking courses in this program, unless prior arrangements have been made.
Requirements include:
- Washington State Teaching Certificate OR
- Enrolled in a WWU program leading to teacher certification at the end of the program
Funding Opportunities
The PEACE Project Scholarship Grant covers the cost of tuition for the 25 credits required to earn the endorsement.
To be eligible, you must be a current certificated teacher employed in a partner district.
Current partner districts include:
- Highline
- Federal Way
- Kent
The scholarship opens once per year in spring.
For questions about this scholarship, please email Ali Holmes.
Highline
Adina Thea
Director of Elementary Language Learning & PK-12 Arts Education
Federal Way
Kent
Kim Cushman
Assistant Director, Classified Development
253-373-7500 | kimberly.cushman@kent.k12.wa.us
Contact Information
Bellingham Campus
Molly Bauman
baumanm2@wwu.edu
Renton Campus
Ali Holmes
holmesa6@wwu.edu