Endorsement Programs

Endorsement academies tailored to fit working teachers' schedules.

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Endorsement Academies

The College of Education's endorsement academies are designed with teacher's schedules in mind. Our programs are developed for educators currently in the classroom wanting to earn additional endorsements while working. Our endorsement programs focus on high need and in demand areas, while offering a social-justice and culturally responsive context that is inherent to Seattle University. All programs are developed and overseen by Seattle University’s faculty and experienced teacher leaders.

ELL Endorsement Academy

The online English Language Learners (ELL) Endorsement Academy consists of eight classes that meet in virtual, synchronous sessions twice a week in the evenings, with additional asynchronous work throughout the week. Our classes are developed with teacher's schedules in mind.  

This program helps Washington state certified teachers regardless of where they live prepare for the required WEST-E exam, offering a rigorous and affordable pathway to earning an ELL endorsement. Teachers can apply their learning in the classroom immediately and adjust their techniques as the academy progresses. 

Info Sessions

January 8, 2025
5:00pm via Zoom

Please email e-academy@seattleu.edu for link or call 206-296-2147.

  1. Download and complete the Online ELL Endorsement Application Form
  2. Scan a copy of your valid Washington State teaching certificate
  3. Submit application materials by email to e-academy@seattleu.edu

Special Education Endorsement Academy

The online Special Education Endorsement Academy offers teachers Seattle University credits without the commute. The year-long program of 8 courses meets in virtual, synchronous sessions twice a week in the evenings, with additional asynchronous work required throughout the week. Our classes are developed with teacher's schedules in mind.  

This unique program helps Washington state teachers, regardless of where they live, prepare for the required WEST-E exam, offering a rigorous and affordable pathway to earning a Special Education endorsement. Teachers can apply their learning in the classroom immediately and adjust their techniques as the academy progresses.

Info Sessions

January 15, 2025
5:00pm via Zoom

Please email e-academy@seattleu.edu for link or call 206-296-2147.

  1. Download and complete the Special Education Endorsement Academy Application
  2. Scan a copy of your valid Washington State teaching certificate
  3. Submit application materials by email to e-academy@seattleu.edu

Online National Board Candidate Support Program

The National Board advances student learning and achievement by establishing the definitive standards and systems for certifying accomplished educators. They accomplish this by providing programs and advocating policies that support excellence in teaching and leadership and by engaging National Board-certified teachers and leaders in that process. The Seattle University National Board Support Program provides professional learning during regional and certificate-alike meetings. Through the SU National Board Support Program, teachers can earn clock hours.

Options for all components, foundation or single individual components:

National Board Candidate FAQ's can be found on their website. 

  1. Download and complete the National Board Registration Form
  2. Submit application materials by email to professionallearning@seattleu.edu