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
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: $1,400 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: $1,400 minimum

For Which Path Do I Qualify?

If you hold an endorsement and have 90 days expeience (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	Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, General Science	Math, Middle Level Math/Science	All other endorsements
Chemistry	Biology, Earth Science, Physics, General Science, Math	Middle Level Math-Science	All other endorsements
Early Childhood Education	None	Elementary Education	All other endorsements
Earth Science	Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science	Mathematics, Middle Level Math/Science	All other endorsements
Elementary Education	Early Childhood Education	Middle Level Math/Science, Middle Level Humanities, Reading	All other endorsements
English as a Second Language	None	French, German, Spanish	All other endorsements
English Language Arts	None	Middle Level Humanities, Social Studies, History, Theatre Arts, Library Media	All other endorsements
Health/Fitness	None	None	All other endorsements
History	Social Studies	Middle Level Humanities, English Language Arts	All other endorsements
Library Media	None	None	All other endorsements
Mathematics	None	Physics, Middle Level Math/Science	All other endorsements
Middle Level Humanities: English Language Arts & Social Studies	English Language Arts, Social Studies, History	None	All other endorsements
Middle Level Math & Science	Mathematics, General Science	None	All other endorsements
English Language Arts and Social Studies (BOTH)	Middle Level Humanities	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Math and General Science (BOTH)	Middle Level Math/Science	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Music-Choral	None	Music-General, Music-Instrumental	All other endorsements
Music-General	None	Music-Choral, Music-Instrumental	All other endorsements
Music-Instrumental	None	Music-General, Music-Choral	All other endorsements`
Physics	Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science, Mathematics	Middle Level Math/Science	ALl other endorsements
Reading	None	None	All other endorsements
General Science	Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics	Mathematics, Middle Level Math/Science	All other endorsements
Social Studies	History	Middle Level/Humanities, English Language Arts	All other endorsements
Special Education	None	Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education	All other endorsements
Designated World Languages: French, German, or Spanish	French, German, Spanish	None	All other endorsements
Theater Arts	None	None	All other endorsements
Visual Arts	None	None	All other endorsements

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 & 4422 form Passing score on the WEST-E (www.ets.org/praxis) District letter of support Copy of your valid teaching certificate Current resume 2 letters of recommendation $40 application fee	Complete and return the applciation to the Admissions Office. Application must include: 1535 form Official Transcripts Copy of valid teaching certificate Current resume 2 letters of recommendation $40 application fee
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

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