Washington Educator Skills Test - Basic (WEST-B)
Beginning September 2001, the WEST-B became a requirement for all prospective teachers in Washington. The WEST-B is a basic skills exam in reading, writing and mathematics. A passing score (240 out of 300) is required in each section prior to admission to any of Washington State University’s teacher preparation programs (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or Master in Teaching).
Additional information can be found on the Professional Educator Standards Board’s (PESB) website.
Washington Educator Skills Test - Endorsement (WEST-E)
Beginning September 1, 2005, all candidates applying for initial certification or teachers applying to add an endorsement to their current Washington teacher certificate must pass a content area exam know as the WEST-E.
Currently the WEST-E is met by passing the approved exam in the Praxis II series.
Washington is currently revising the WEST-E and new exams will be available beginning September 1, 2008. Students who plan to finish a WSU program (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, graduate or add-on endorsement) after August 31, 2009 must take the new WEST-E. More information will be posted to this website as it becomes available. It is important for you to work closely with your academic advisor to determine the requirements you will be required to complete.
Washington State University requires all students to pass the WEST-E prior to student teaching. To avoid delaying your student teaching it is advised that you take the WEST-E no later than the semester prior to student teaching.
For additional information review WSU’s WEST-E Frequently Asked Questions or visit the Professional Educator Standards Board’s (PESB) website.
