Special Education Endorsement Program for Certified Teachers
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Program Overview
This primarily in-person program is designed for teachers with a valid endorsable Washington State teaching certificate who wish to add the Special Education Endorsement (P-12) to their certificate. The program provides preparation in all areas of special education curriculum combined with practical experience and an internship.
Based on Washington State Special Education Endorsement Competencies, the program is offered in Bellingham, Bremerton, Everett, and Renton.
Successful completion of the entire program and a passing score on the WEST-E in Special Education result in Western’s recommendation for the P-12 Special Education Endorsement.
Admission & Retention
Admission to the Woodring College of Education Special Education Endorsement Program is required before a student may begin taking courses in this program, unless prior arrangements have been made. Admission requirements include:
- A valid endorsable Washington State Teaching Certificate
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher overall or for the last 45 quarter credits or 30 semester credits.
Retention in the program requires continuous demonstration of competence in standard oral and written English in all course work. Retention also requires the maintenance of a 2.75 quarterly GPA for each quarter. The State of Washington requires students to earn a "C" or better in all endorsement courses and WWU extends this requirement to all professional education courses.
Application Process
Contact the advisor for the site you wish to attend to learn more about the local program and how it might work for you.
To apply, please complete the SPED Endorsement Application and Student Conduct Agreement. Email these documents, along with copies of unofficial transcripts, teaching certificate, and detailed description of experiences or resume, to the appropriate site location contact.