要求考试(基本技能 & 代言)

The state of Washington requires all teacher c和idates seeking a Residency Teacher Certificate to meet minimum assessment requirements that cover Basic Skills (WEST-B, 行为, SAT) 和 Endorsement Knowledge (WEST-E/NES). Each test has a different function in assessing a teacher c和idate's basic skills 和 content knowledge. Passing each test is required for earning a Residency Teacher Certificate in Washington State.

Washington Educator Skills Test — Basic (WEST-B*), 行为, SAT

The Washington Educator Skills Test of Basic Skills (WEST-B) is designed to measure basic skills in reading, 数学, 和 写作 that teachers need to be successful in their teacher education programs. Passing the Basic Skills assessment is a teacher education program admission requirement in Washington State.

Meeting the Washington State Basic Skills requirement is also required of individuals prepared 和/or certified out-of-state seeking a Washington State teaching certificate. The explicit purpose of the Basic Skills assessment is to help identify c和idates with the required level of basic skills to perform successfully in an educator preparation program or as a teacher in a public school classroom.

Applicants may use a combination of SAT, 行为, 和 WEST-B scores to meet the WEST-B requirement (reading, 写作, 数学).

  • Minimum SAT scores required: Math 515, 阅读 500, Writing 490.
  • Minimum 行为 scores required: Math 22, 阅读 22, Writing 8.

If teacher c和idates have questions about Basic Skills requirements:

Teacher c和idates need to meet the Washington Educator Skills 评估 of Basic Skills requirement for program admission, which is prior to Methods Quarter for 本科 Teacher C和idates. 

Endorsement Knowledge: Washington Educator Skills Test — 代言 (WEST-E) or National Evaluation Series (NES)*

The WEST-E/NES measures the endorsement content knowledge teacher c和idates need as a requirement for teacher certification in Washington State. Teacher c和idates at SPU must pass the appropriate Washington Endorsement Test (WEST-E or NES) in their intended endorsement area(s). The WEST-E/NES must be passed prior to beginning practicum/student teaching. 几个 NES学习指南 are located on the main floor Reference section of the SPU library.

*Read more about the Washington Educator WEST-B 和 WEST-E/NES Tests.

代言

好的赌博软件推荐 offers endorsements in the following areas:

  • CTE: Family 和 Consumer Science (4-12)
  • 指定艺术:音乐-合唱(P-12) 
  • 指定艺术:音乐-一般(P-12)
  • Designated Arts: Music-Instrumental (P-12)
  • 指定艺术门类:戏剧艺术(P-12)
  • 指定艺术:视觉艺术(P-12)
  • 指定科学:生物学(5-12)
  • 指定科学:化学(5-12)
  • 指定科学:物理(5-12)
  • Designated World Languages: including French, German, Spanish (P-12)**
  • 幼儿教育(P-3)
  • 基础教育(K-8)
  • 英语/语言艺术(5-12年级)
  • 健康与健身(P-12)
  • 历史(5 - 12)
  • 图书馆媒体(P-12)
  • 数学(5 - 12)
  • 中级人文(4-9)
  • 中级数学(4-9)
  • 特殊教育 (P-12) (must be earned with another endorsement) 
  • 社会研究(5-12)

**Teacher c和idates intending to be endorsed in one of the world languages must also demonstrate required proficiency on the American Council on the 教学 of Foreign Languages (行为FL) Certified Proficiency tests - Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) 和 Written Proficiency Test (WPT). Pass rate is Advanced Low for Designated World Languages 和 Advanced Mid for Bilingual Education. This is in addition to Designated World Languages WEST-E/NES. 了解更多赌博十大靠谱软件 行为FL考试和注册.

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