The following
endorsement areas require the WEST - E tests.
Some endorsement areas require testing.
Not exact matches
«Teachers
required to teach out of their
endorsement area reach stress levels much faster and become discouraged and / or overwhelmed much easier.
Efforts to Improve Teacher Quality: Instead of
requiring its teachers to complete minimum degrees or coursework in the subjects they plan to teach, Oregon
requires its high school teachers to demonstrate subject - matter knowledge by passing tests in their
areas of
endorsement prior to certification.
While some teacher - candidates may obtain subject -
area endorsements by completing coursework requirements, others may do so by meeting competencies that do not
require the equivalent of majors or minors in their subjects.
In addition to core courses, the program allows teachers to gain additional expertise through an
area of specialization or by completing the courses
required for an
endorsement.
Applicants are
required to complete the WEST - E assessments for their certification /
endorsement area (s).
Washington
requires passing scores on subject - specific content tests for teachers who are licensed in core secondary subjects and wish to add another subject
area, or
endorsement, to their licenses.
Candidates applying for eligibility based on teaching experience must successfully complete all general academic and professional education
required coursework for the
endorsement areas sought.
Employers will want to know your
areas of expertise, and K - 12 public schools
require teaching certifications or
endorsements, depending on your role.