Elementary Education Endorsement Student Conduct Agreement

Students accepted into the Western Washington University Education Endorsement Program will have opportunities to work in public or private schools with students, teachers, administrators, and parents. Our students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in all interactions with all individuals. As a means of emphasizing the importance of appropriate behavior, the following policies apply to all Woodring College Education students. 

Education students may be denied admission or required to withdraw from a course or practicum/field experience, or the endorsement program for any of the following reasons:

1. upon a guilty plea or conviction of any felony crime involving the physical neglect of or physical injury to a child.
2. for the commission of a crime against the laws of the State of Washington.
3. if the student exhibits unprofessional conduct which interferes with the ability of the student or any faculty member to perform his/her job.

Furthermore, I understand that:

• Information received concerning the student may be shared with the school district to determine if a placement can and should be made, or if a placement should continue.
• Ultimately, Woodring College of Education cannot override the decisions of school districts, and practicum placements are dependent on school district approval.
• Acceptance into the program and completion of the program does not guarantee granting of a Washington State Education Endorsement.