Washington Educator Recruitment Web Site

About the WEST–E Recruitment Program

The Washington Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) has initiated redevelopment of the exams that are needed for K–12 educator endorsements. Endorsements are required for teaching certificates to demonstrate that teachers have the appropriate content knowledge for their teaching assignments. The NEW Washington Educator Skills Tests—Endorsements™ (WEST–E™) exams will be fully aligned with state standards, including the educator endorsement competencies, the Essential Academic Learning Requirements, and the Grade Level Expectations. The PESB, along with the Evaluation Systems group of Pearson, is currently recruiting educators to assist in the development of the following examinations:

2008–2009 Development
Agriculture Education
Business and Marketing Education
Designated World Languages
Designated World Languages: Latin
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Special Education 		Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Library Media
Special Education
Technology Education
Traffic Safety

Exemplary Educators Needed!

The PESB and Evaluation Systems are seeking educators who are:
  • representative of all areas and populations in the state.
  • exemplary in their subject areas, including both certified/practicing teachers and college faculty preparing teacher candidates.
You are qualified if you are:
  • an experienced teacher or administrator certified and currently working in one or more of the fields listed above; or
  • a new teacher or administrator with 1 to 5 years of experience certified and currently working in one or more of the fields listed above; or
  • a college faculty member preparing teacher candidates at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Participants will:
  • receive substitute reimbursement for their school districts if they are public school teachers.
  • be asked to make a one- to two-day commitment.
  • be reimbursed for their travel and meal expenses.
  • be provided with hotel accommodations, if necessary.

How Are Washington Educators Involved in the WEST–E Redevelopment Process?

Eligible Washington educators may be asked to participate in the following types of test development activities:

Test Development Conference

At this meeting, educators review draft test materials, including the test framework and the test items. The Test Development Conference is typically a two-day meeting for each test.

Passing Score Review Meeting

This meeting occurs close to the first administration of the test. At this meeting, educators participate in a process for recommending a passing score for the test to the PESB. The Passing Score Review Meeting is typically a one-day meeting.

Pilot Testing

If you are a faculty member in an educator preparation program, you can assist in pilot testing the draft test items for your field by encouraging your students to participate. You may do this by volunteering class time or asking students to attend a pilot test session. Participating in the pilot test will allow students to preview the types of items that may be on the actual WEST–E tests. If you are interested in participating in pilot testing activities, please print the Pilot Test Inquiry Form and fax it to Evaluation Systems at (866) 565-4877 (toll free).

To Apply:

  • print and complete an application form and fax it to Evaluation Systems at (866) 565-4877 (toll free). Once an application is received by Evaluation Systems, it will be sent to the PESB for review. The PESB will send an invitation to eligible educators.

For More Information About...

  • the test development committee application process or the test development process, please contact the Committee Recruitment Group at Evaluation Systems, at (866) 613-3286 (toll free) or at EvaluationSystemsCRG@nesinc.com.

  • the Washington Educator Skills Tests—Endorsements program, please contact the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board at pesbassessment@k12.wa.us.


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