Add-On Endorsements for Teachers / School of Education and Movement Studies

Add-On Endorsement

PLU's Add-On Endorsement Program enables practicing teachers to add content area endorsements to their existing valid teaching certificate.

The State of Washington has moved to a standards-based approach for obtaining endorsements. This means that candidates must be able to demonstrate competence on all the knowledge and skill standards within the desired endorsement area. Completing coursework, although one method of demonstrating this competence, is no longer sufficient evidence as in the past. You can obtain a list of standards for each endorsement area(s) by going to the OSPI website.

[ Pathway #1 | Pathway #2 | Pathway #3 | For Which Path Do I Qualify? | Application Process ]
Eligibility may vary. Choose the pathway that is right for you.

Pathway #1

Pathway #1 only requires candidates to pass the PRAXIS II Test in the endorsement area being added.

Eligibility:

Verification of 90 days teaching experience in the current endorsement
Current endorsement is compatible in instructional methodology and content-related skills to the Pathway #1 endorsement in the table below

Application Process:

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Pass the WEST-E in the desired endorsement

Pathway #2

Pathway #2 requires candidates to take the PRAXIS II and complete a site-based demonstration of instructional methodology

Eligibility:

Current endorsement is compatible in the instructional methodology and content-related skills to the Pathway #2 endorsement in the table below
Have the district submit a letter that states the following:

Verification of 90 days experience in current endorsement area
They support your adding on this endorsement, and will provide a placement, so that you can pass the state's Pedagogy Assessment

Fully contracted teacher or long-term sub in Washington public school or approved private school

Application Process:

Pass the WEST-E first (applicants seeking endorsements in world languages must also complete the verbal and written ACTFL)
Have the district send a letter that states the following:

Verification of 90 days experience in the current endorsement area
They support your adding on this endorsement and will provide a placement so you can pass the state's Pedagogy Assessment

Complete the Add-On Endorsement Application. Once your application is received and complete the School of Education will conduct an evaluation to determine what you have satisfied and what you are still lacking pertaining to the specific endorsement

Tuition: $1,250 minimum

Pathway #3

Pathway #3 allows teachers to add endorsements that are very different in instructional methodology and content-related skills from their current endorsement(s)

Eligbility:

Current endorsement is not compatible in the instructional methodology and content-related skills to the Pathway #1 & #2 endorsements in the table below
Washington State certified teacher

Application Process:

Complete the Add-On Endorsement Application. Once your application is received and complete the School of Education will conduct an evaluation to determine what you have satisfied and what you are still lacking pertaining to the specific endorsement

Tuition: $1,250 minimum (Pedagogy Assessment). Candidates going through pathway III are also required to have a minimum of 20 semester credits in the new endorsement area. With that, previously completed course work will be considered in satisfying this either partially or in-full. Approved course work will be identified through the formal evaluation process.

For Which Path Do I Qualify?

If you hold an endorsement and have 90 days experience (Waived for unemployed elementary ed teachers seeking endorsements in math and science) (Pathway 1 & 2 ONLY) in:	and you are seeking an endorsement in one of the areas below you qualify for PATHWAY 1	or you are seeking an endorsement in one of the areas below you qualify for PATHWAY 2	or you are seeking an endorsement in one of the areas below you qualify for PATHWAY 3
Biology (W)	Chemistry; Earth and Space Science; Physics; or Science	Middle Level Mathematics; or Middle Level Science	All other endorsements
Chemistry (W)	Biology; Earth and Space Science; Physics; or Science	Mathematics; Middle Level Mathematics; or Middle Level Science	All other endorsements
Early Childhood Education (P)	None	None	All other endorsements
Earth Science	Biology; Chemistry; Physics; or Science	Middle Level Mathematics; or Middle Level Science	All other endorsements
Earth and Space Science (W)	Biology; Chemistry; Physics; or Science	Middle Level Mathematics; or Middle Level Science	All other endorsements
Elementary Education (W)	Early Childhood Education	Middle Level Mathematics; Middle Level Science; Middle Level Humanities; or Reading	All other endorsements
English Language Learners (W/ACTFL)	None	Designated World Language	All other endorsements

English as a Second Language	None	Designated World Language	All other endorsements
English Language Arts (W)	None	Middle Level Humanities; Social Studies; History; or Theatre Arts	All other endorsements
Health/Fitness (W)	None	Dance	All other endorsements
History (W)	Social Studies	Middle Level Humanities; or English Language Arts	All other endorsements
Library Media (P)	None	None	All other endorsements
Mathematics (W)	None	Physics; or Middle Level Mathematics	All other endorsements
Middle Level Humanities (W)	English Language Arts; Social Studies; or History	None	All other endorsements
Middle Level Mathematics (W)	None	Mathematics	All other endorsements
Middle Level Science (W)	None	Science; or Middle Level Mathematics	All other endorsements
Middle Level Math/Science	None	Mathematics; or Science	All other endorsements
Music – Choral (W)	None	None	All other endorsements

Music – General (W)	None	None	All other endorsements
Music – Instrumental (W)	None	None	All other endorsements
Physics (W)	Biology; Chemistry; Earth and Space Science; or Science	Mathematics; Middle Level Mathematics; or Middle Level Science	All other endorsements
Reading (W)	None	None	All other endorsements
Science (W)	Biology; Chemistry; Earth and Space Science; or Physics	Middle Level Science	All other endorsements
Social Studies (W)	History	Middle Level Humanities; or English Language Arts	All other endorsements
Special Education (P)	None	Early Childhood Special Education; or Elementary Education	All other endorsements
Designated World Language (P/ACTFL)	None	Designated World Language	All other endorsements
Theater Arts (W)	None	Dance	All other endorsements
Visual Arts (W)	None	None	All other endorsements
(BOTH) English Language Arts (W) and Social Studies (W)	Middle Level Humanities	None	All other endorsements

Note: The following endorsements may only be added through a complete college program (Pathway 3): Designated Arts: Music - Choral, General, Instrumental; Designated CTE: Agriculture Education, Business and Marketing Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Technology Education; Bilingual Education; Health/Fitness; Visual Arts; Special Education; and Traffic Safety Education.

Testing requirements for adding endorsements are currently being phased in. For the latest information on endorsement testing, please visit http://www.pesb.wa.gov/Assessment/WEST-E/WEST-E.asp. As of this writing in March 2009, the current required test is noted by a W (new WEST-E) or P (Praxis).

The Designated World Language Programs approved in Washington state are Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.

Application Process

	Pathway II	Pathway III
STEP1	Download the Application for Add-On Endorsement from www.plu.edu/educ OR Request a packet to be sent to you by calling (253) 535-7272.	Download the Application for Add-On Endorsement from www.plu.edu/educ OR Request a packet to be sent to you by calling (253) 535-7272
STEP2	Complete and return the application to the Admissions Office. Application must include: 1535 form 4422 (if contracted with a district) form Passing score on the WEST-E (applicants seeking endorsements in world languages must also complete the verbal and written ACTFL) District letter of support Copy of your valid teaching certificate Current resume 2 letters of recommendation $40 application fee Additional Fee Information	Complete and return the applciation to the Admissions Office. Application must include: 1535 form 4422 (if contracted with a district) form Official Transcripts Copy of valid teaching certificate Current resume 2 letters of recommendation $40 application fee Additional Fee Information
STEP3	Once the Admissions Office has received your application, you will receive an email confirmation notifying you of what we have and what is still needed to complete your application.	Once the Admissions Office has received your application, you will receive an email confirmation notifying you of what we have and what is still needed to complete your application.
STEP4	Once the application is complete, your file is forwarded to the School of Education where we will conduct a formal evaluation.	Once the application is complete, your file is forwarded to the School of Education where we will conduct a formal evaluation.
STEP5	You will receive a written formal evaluation, including detailed instructions on how to proceed through your personalized program.	You will receive a written formal evaluation, including detailed instructions on how to proceed through your personalized program.

Endorsements offered at PLU

Art	Biology	Chemistry
Drama	Earth Science	English Language Arts
Early Childhood Education	ESL	General Science
Health and Fitness	History	Math
Middle Level Humanities	Middle Level Math/Science	Music
Physics	Reading	Social Studies
Special Education	World Languages: Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Norwegian

Program Outline

Students entering the Add-on Endorsement program will, at a minimum, complete the following courses. This does not include any course work needed to attain content specific knowledge in a specific endorsement area.

Title	Credit Hours
Pedagogy Assessment	5

Timeline

The pace depends upon your own efforts and results from your formal evaluation that is conducted once we have received a completed application packet.

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