Reading – P-12 Additional Endorsement

This program, combined with a performance-based assessment of competencies, leads to an additional endorsement in Reading when accompanied by a professional education program and a qualifying endorsement in another content area.

Why Consider a P-12 Additional Endorsement in Reading?

The competencies that lead to a reading endorsement on your certificate provide you with the opportunity to further your knowledge and skills for literacy instruction. You will deepen your knowledge of language and literacy learning, while building your capacity for helping all children achieve as readers, writers, and language users. Some teachers with Reading endorsements go on to become school Reading Specialists. Reading Specialists are usually experienced teachers who have successfully taught in mainstream classrooms for several years and have previously earned the Reading endorsement. Many earn a master's degree or National Board certification in Reading prior to becoming a school or district Reading Specialist.

The Reading endorsement program prepares you to:

• Obtain the WA state endorsement for Reading.
• Develop and work with P-12 students and their families.
• Serve as a resource for other teachers.

Reading teacher | Literacy coach | Title I reading | Support teacher

• The Application for Admission
• $70 non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts (an official transcript evaluation from an approved organization may also be required)
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Declaration of Financial Responsibility
• An essay that helps the Admissions Committee understand your academic goals, related experiences and/or preparatory course work, and professional goals