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Washington

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2. Hover over the "state/territory" tab

3. Choose the state you are interested, or just click HERE for Washington

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Washington State Board of Education

Directory of Approved Teacher Preparation Programs

Alternative Routes to Certification

Teaching Certification Information
Professional Educators Standards Board

Praxis Testing (tests, locations, dates, prices)
Free and for purchase Praxis study guides

Washington uses the West-B and West-E tests for teacher certification.
The Praxis I and CBEST can be substituted for the West-B,
but the Praxis II cannot be used in place of the West-E.
Everyone has to take the West-E.

WEST-B Basic Skills Test Requirement

Washington Educator Skills Test – Basic (WEST-B). Must successfully complete each subtest for reading, writing and mathematics (all subtests must be from the same provider). Use report code #399 to have your test score sent to OSPI electronically. Test information and registration is available online.

In place of the above basic skills test, candidates from outside the state may use one of the following:

CBEST (used in California and Oregon). Please provide an official/original (or notarized copy of an official/original) wallet card or report of successful completion of the CBEST exam.

Praxis I (PPST). Must complete each subtest for reading, writing and mathematics (all subtests must be from the same provider). Please provide an official/original (or notarized copy of an office/original) score report of passing scores of 177 (or 325 on the computer-based test) for reading, 174 (or 321 CBT) for writing and 176 (or 321 CBT) for mathematics.

WEST-E test
The following endorsement areas require completion of the WEST-E test. Test information and registration is available online.

Certification Map

History of Washington
Living in Washington
Washington State Parks
Washington National Parks

Reciprocity