WCE Special Education & Content Endorsement Application

	WCE Special Education & Content Endorsement Application Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate Teacher Education Admissions TeacherEd.Admissions@wwu.edu	#New Form

Overview

For safety reasons particular courses in this program have received authorization to require that all students registered in the identified courses must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Unvaccinated students may need to arrange accommodations.

Hello, we are thrilled you decided to apply to the Department of Education Leadership and Inclusive Teaching. We offer majors that will help you make a real difference in the lives of students and their families. We want you to know that we read all applications and our decision process is multifaceted. Feel free to call us if you have any questions regarding the application.

Please note that previous academic difficulty DOES NOT preclude you from acceptance in our department and becoming an effective teacher.

The Woodring College vision charges faculty and staff with fostering community relationships and a culture of learning that advance knowledge, honor diversities, and promote social justice.

In the Department of Education Leadership and Inclusive Teaching we believe:

All people can live, learn, play and work together in inclusive communities,
All persons have inherent value and make valuable contributions,
In multiple forms of diversity and ways of expression that include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, abilities, sexual orientation, language, religion/non-religion, culture, or country of origin.

If you are interested in a professional program focused on effective teaching intervention and collaboration that will prepare you to work with children, families, and other professionals, then we invite you to apply to our program.

Western Washington University (WWU), in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.

Inquiries may be directed to the Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity & Employment Diversity, Equal Opportunity Office, Western Washington University, Old Main 345, MS 9021, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360- 650-3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); eoo@wwu.edu.

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request an accommodation, please contact disAbility Resources for Students, Old Main 120, 360- 650-3083 (voice) or 360-650-7175 (VP), drs@wwu.edu. One-week advance notice is appreciated.

To request this document in an alternate format, please contact Woodring Admissions, 360-650-3310, TeacherEd.Admission@wwu.edu.

Western Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Institution

For program questions contact:

Inclusive Teaching, Miller Hall 200, 360-650-3330

sped@wwu.edu | wce.wwu.edu/sped

For application requirements contact:

Teacher Education Admissions, Miller Hall 150, 360-650-3313

TeacherEd.Admissions@wwu.edu | wce.wwu.edu/admissions

Application Directions

Use these checklists to assure submission of a complete application.

ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST BE IN PDF FORMAT.

Applications must include:

All sections of this application completed

All UNOFFICIAL college transcripts, and a WWU Transfer Equivalency Report (if applicable)

1 writing prompt

Signed "Student Conduct Requirements and Agreement" & "Application Review and Decision"

Note: If you wish to add any additional information that you think would give us a clearer picture of your application, please add a separate document to your application materials.

Program Requirements:

WWU student or WWU applicant

Completed a minimum of 45 graded credits (not including S/U)

Meet the Basic Skills Requirement (submitted SAT/ACT/WEST-B scores to WWU)

Meet te English composition course requirement with a minimum grade of "B-"

Minimum 2.75 GPA overall or for the last 45+ graded credits (Does not include S/U graded credits
or a repeated course)

Application Deadlines:

Quarter of Admission	Application Due Date	Application Review	Decision Notification
Fall	March 1	Beginning to late March	Late March- April
Winter	September 15	Late September to Early October	Mid October
Spring	January 15	Mid-January to late February	Late February

All applicants will be notified of admission decisions via email only.

Application Information

WWU Student ID:

Birthdate:

Last Name:

First:

Preferred First:

MI:

Phone:

Alternate Phone:

WWU Email:

Personal Email:

Year and quarter you are applying for:

Academic Level:

Undergraduate

Post-Baccalaureate

Content Endorsement:

OR Area of interest:

WWU Enrollment Status:

Current WWU Student

Applying to WWU*

*If not currently a WWU student, you must apply directly to the university, a separate application.

Is your first language English?

Yes

Are you participating or have participated in one or more of the following programs:

Future Woodring Scholars

FACET

Maestros Para el Pueblo at Skagit Community College

Education and Social Justice Minor

ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST BE IN PDF FORMAT.

College Information

List all colleges and submit UNOFFICIAL transcripts for all college credit received.

Current WWU students: Include a Transfer Equivalency Report for all transfer credits (including AP & IB).

Attach PDF transcripts at the end of this application.

#	College	Dates Attended	Degree Earned	Date Completed
1
2
3
4

Basic Skills Assessment

Indicate below which basic skills assessment you have completed for each subject area. Scores must be sent to WWU from the testing company to be considered official. We do not accept paper score reports for any exam. For more information visit: wce.wwu.edu/admissions/basic-skills-requirement

Please use an "X" to indicate the test you have completed for each area, Reading, Math, and Writing.

Test	Reading	Math	Writing
WEST-B
SAT
ACT

OR: I have taken or will be taking one of the required exams. The score report for the

WEST-B

SAT

ACT

will be available on:

Program Recommendations

Indicate if you have completed or met the following recommended courses. Completing these recommended courses prior to applying will expedite the time to program completion.

MATH 112

I took MATH 112 or MATH 111 Grade:

In progress

I took the WWU ALEKS Math Placement Test

Score*:

*Minimum score of 45 is required

I took another qualifying course*:

Course:

Grade:

I have not yet taken this recommended course

EXCE 101

I took EXCE 101 Grade:

In progress

I took another qualifying course*:

Course:

Grade:

I have not yet taken this recommended course

*Qualifying course information: wce.wwu.edu/admissions/special-education

If you are an undergraduate, do you have any remaining GUR courses?

Yes, the list below

Course:

Writing Prompt
Please respond to the following prompt. Your response should be 500 - 1000 words in length. Please word process and use size 12 font and Times New Roman typeface.
Attach PDF writing prompt at the end of this application.

Prompt
Effective educators acquire and apply a diverse set of skills in a variety of complex classroom situations. Drawing from your own experiences and disposition toward learning, describe three qualities of an effective educator and three characteristics of effective teaching.

Student Conduct Agreement and Requirement

Students accepted into teacher certification programs at Western Washington University will have opportunities to work in public or private schools with students, teachers, administrators, and parents. Our students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in all interactions with all individuals. As a means of emphasizing the importance of appropriate behavior, the following policies apply to all Woodring College Special Education students.

Applicants and admitted students may be denied admission, withdrawn from a course or practicum/field experience, the student teaching internship, or the certification program for any of the following reasons:

a guilty plea or conviction of any felony crime involving the physical neglect of or physical injury to a child;
the commission of a crime against the laws of the State of Washington;
exhibiting unprofessional or unethical conduct or behavior;
failed to maintain a 2.75 quarterly GPA.

Program Completion

To qualify for program completion and recommendation for state of Washington Residency certification, students must complete the following requirements and assessments:

A baccalaureate or higher-level degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Successful completion (grade of C or better) of all Woodring coursework and trainings, including preparation in an endorsable subject area and teaching methodologies.
A state-approved, performance-based teacher preparation program that includes preparation in an endorsable subject area, teaching methodologies, and an internship.
Evidence of good moral character and personal fitness.
Passing scores as set by the State of Washington on the content knowledge test(s) for each endorsement.
Successful completion of the student teaching internship as shown by performance on the InTASC Student Teaching Observation Tool.

I understand that information concerning admitted students may be shared with school district personnel to
determine if a field placement may and should be made, or if a placement should continue; and, that the Woodring College of Education cannot override the decision of the school district personnel. Practicum and Internship placements are dependent on school district approval.

I understand that final admission will be based on Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint and
Pre-Residency Character and Fitness Questionnaire clearance, and completion of required Woodring Teacher Education New Student Orientation.

I also understand that acceptance into the program and completion of the program does not guarantee the granting of a Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate.

I acknowledge that by submitting this form I agree to the above.

Date:

Application Review and Decision

The following is information that may help you with the application process. We look forward to reviewing your application. All applications will be reviewed.

Reviewers will consider the following information in their acceptance or denial decision:

Previous academic performance, as indicated by GPA and courses taken
Previous experience working with students (including volunteer experience)
Disposition and enthusiasm toward teaching, as indicated by essay response
Perspective toward diversity and inclusion, as indicated by essay response
Content of the essay response
Organization of the essay response

All applications will be reviewed by department faculty after the due date.

Applicants will be selected for admission based on faculty evaluation and review in conjunction with the scores on the following elements:

College Credits (see table)
GPA (see table)
GUR completion (see table)
25-point total for essay response, as outlined below:

5 Maximum points for description of experiences and disposition in essay
5 Maximum points for description of three qualities of an effective educator and three characteristics of effective teaching in essay
5 Maximum points for aligning your emerging skills with the described qualities and characteristics in essay
5 Maximum points for perspective toward diversity and inclusion in essay
5 Maximum points for organization and clarity in essay submission

GPA Application Points	College Credit Application Points	GUR completion
3.80+ = 15 points	91+ credits = 5 points	All GURs (0 remain) = 6 points
3.70 = 13.5 points	71-90 = 4 points	Majority GURs (1-2 remain) = 5 points
3.60 = 12 points	51-70 = 3 points	Many GURs (3-4 remain) = 4 points
3.50 = 10.5 points	30-50 = 2 points	Some GURs (5-6 remain) = 3 points
3.40 = 9 points		Few GURs (7+ remain) = 2 points
3.30 = 7.5 points
3.20 = 6.0 points
3.10 = 4.5 points
3.00 = 3.0 points
2.75 = 2.0 points
< 2.5 = 1.0 point

Thank you, and we are again thrilled to see you here.

Application Attachments
Please attach the following in PDF format:
All UNOFFICIAL transcripts including WWU Academic History from Web4U (if applicable) Transfer Equivalency Report from Web4U (if applicable) Writing Prompts

DO NOT COMPLETE - Woodring Teacher Education Admission Personnel Only

English Composition Requirement:

Yes

Basic Skills Test submitted?

Reading

Math

Writing

Total College Credits:

Cumulative GPA:

Last

Credits

GPA

Do the last 45+ include AP or IB credits?

Yes,

# of credits:

The number of times applicant has applied to this program, including current application:

Additional Notes:

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