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2024-2025 ESD-U Applications Due May 5, 2024
Are you ready to take the next step today? Click on the path you are interested in applying for below and we’ll walk you through what is needed to succeed. There are no application fees.

Admissions will be granted on a rolling basis and it is advantageous to submit materials well in advance of the deadline. To learn more about the application process, click on a link below or sign up for an informational session.

Initial Teacher Certification

ESD-U Applications Due May 5, 2024

Route 2/3/4 candidates with bachelor’s degree

Areas of Certification:

Special Education (stand-alone)
Special Education & Elementary Education (dual)
English Language Learners & Elementary Education (dual)
Elementary Education (stand-alone)

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Adding an Endorsement (Retooling)

ESD-U Applications Due May 5, 2024

For current Washington teachers looking to add an endorsement area

Endorsements:

Special Education
English Language Learners
Elementary Education
Reading

Application Checklist

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ESD-U Application Materials

To download each form, right-click on the name and select “Save Link As” or “Download Linked File” to save a copy to your device or computer. You must open the form directly from your device or computer to add e-signatures to your forms (not in a browser view), or you can print and sign the hardcopy.