An increasing number of teachers are adding additional endorsements to their certificates. In 2020-21, the most popular add-on endorsements were English Language Arts and Middle Level Mathematics. [Read more…] about Teachers adding an endorsement
Endorsement
Percentage of conditional certificates issued in special education
Qualified special education teachers continue to be a significant shortage area in Washington’s educator workforce. The percentage of conditional certificates issued in special education continues to increase. [Read more…] about Percentage of conditional certificates issued in special education
Endorsements recommended by educator preparation program providers
PESB encourages preparation program providers to work with state and local agencies to address specific endorsement or educator role shortages. [Read more…] about Endorsements recommended by educator preparation program providers
Online program access
This maps shows the endorsement availability of educator preparation programs (EPPs) with an online only presence by region. The ESD boundaries have been used to delineate the different regions. An endorsement can be selected from the list on the right side to narrow the map display to just the availability of that single endorsement. The map can also be toggled to show the availability of teacher preparation programs, ESA preparation programs, or admin preparation programs. This map does not include Alternative Route programs, which will be posted to this page soon. [Read more…] about Online program access
Physical program access
This maps shows the endorsement availability of educator preparation programs (EPPs) with a physical presence by region. The ESD boundaries have been used to delineate the different regions. An endorsement can be selected from the list on the right side to narrow the map display to just the availability of that single endorsement. The map can also be toggled to show the availability of teacher preparation programs, ESA preparation programs, or admin preparation programs. Programs that operate a hybrid online/physical classroom model are considered physical programs in this map. This map does not include Alternative Route programs, which will be posted to this page soon.
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