Endorsement competencies outline the knowledge and skills that educators are expected to master in each endorsement area they are pursuing. How are endorsement competencies used? Programs will use the endorsement competency standards for pre-service or in-service teachers seeking to obtain their endorsements. Washington State uses the endorsement competency standards to develop the content assessment which… (Read more)
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Teacher candidate NES / WEST-E assessment pass rate and average score
The WEST-E or NES is a content knowledge assessment that teacher candidates must pass prior to becoming a certified teacher. Passing the WEST-E or NES is one way PESB knows if teacher candidates have been prepared with the knowledge necessary to serve K-12 students well. In 2018-19 data collection moved to the Education Research and… (Read more)
WEST-E/NES equivalent tests
Questions about an individual’s certificate or testing status should be directed to the OSPI certification office. Out-of-state applicants who hold an out-of-state certificate may meet Washington certification requirement by successfully completing other states’ content knowledge exams. Even if a test is listed on this page, it does not guarantee that all tests versions and… (Read more)
PESB Update: Transition to National Standards and Competencies
This FAQ (PDF) is a reminder to the field regarding the ongoing transition of endorsement competencies and program standards to national standards. This document seeks to answer questions that you may have about the timeline and the implications this shift has for your program. Related information – https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0cTP2pZpCsKbHhFMThsVW1XOFk/view?usp=sharing (updated 10.10.2017) Contact – Nicholas.Gillion@k12.wa.us or Chelsea.Whealdon@k12.wa.us
National Board Issues
Work Group Product Recommendations to the board from the National Board Issues Work Group are tentatively scheduled for May and July 2018. Purpose The large number of National Board renewal candidates in the last few years, and the amount of time that has passed since the creation of an equivalency chart between National Board Certification… (Read more)
Educator assessments
Educator assessments All Washington educators must meet a variety of assessment requirements throughout their journey to becoming certified. The Legislature mandates these requirements and PESB sets policy to establish them, permitting educators to work in Washington schools. To earn a residency teacher certificate, candidates must take a basic skills assessment and a content knowledge assessment…. (Read more)
Strategic plan
Mission To strengthen the educator workforce through professional standards, policy, and innovation. Vision An equity-minded educator workforce that facilitates learning and growth for each and every student. Values Educator voice Diversity, equity, and inclusion Educator excellence for student success Community engagement Learning and innovation Strategic plan: 2021-2025 Download the strategic plan (PDF) Annual progress and… (Read more)
