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Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Beginning Monday, October 13, Parking Lot B and C will be completely closed as the contractor begins fencing and site preparation of the new CVTS Building. For information on parking and closures during construction go to lowercolumbia.edu/parking
Applicants for teacher education programs in the State of Washington are required to demonstrate basic skill competency in reading, writing, and math. This requirement may be met by taking the Washington Educator Skills Test (WEST-B) in reading, writing, and mathematics. Additional teaching endorsements may be added by completing National Evaluation Series (NES) exams.
For more information, visit WEST-B: Reading, Writing, Mathematics
Here's what you need to know:
All testing registration, scheduling and score reporting will be managed through the Washington Educator Skills Test website. Visit the Washington Educator Skills Test website to create an account. You will be able to register, pay for the exam, view test dates and locations, as well as view your scores and find preparation materials.
Test takers requesting accommodations must visit this link WEST Alternative Testing Arrangements and have their accommodations approved before their test can be scheduled.
Your request should be submitted as early as possible, especially if you are requesting an alternate test format. Documentation review takes approximately six weeks once your request and complete paperwork have been received. If additional documentation must be submitted, it can be another six weeks from the time the new documentation is received until the review is complete.
Lower Columbia College Testing Center offers West-B testing Monday through Friday during regular Testing Hours.
The West B exams: Reading (2 hours), Writing (3 hours), Math (2 hours)
If all subjects are taken at one time, the total exam time is 5 hours for all subjects combined. There are no scheduled breaks during West exams.
For more information visit: WEST-B: Reading, Writing, Mathematics
For information on exam cost, please visit the Washington Educator Skills Test Website
There is no required passing score for the West B exams.
For more information visit: WEST-B: Reading, Writing, Mathematics
Yes, LCC also offers the National Evaluation Series (NES) Endorsement exams during
the same testing hours. Costs and passing scores may vary. For more information about
NES exams, please visit nestest.com.
Contact the Testing Center
We look forward to serving you! The Testing Center is conveniently located in Main (MAN) 128. Appointments are required for all exams aside from LCC Placement Testing. If you need accommodations please contact Disability and Access Services, (360) 442-2340.
Kaitlin Sexton/Testing Center Manager
Main 128 (Testing Center)
(360) 442-2361
ksexton@lowercolumbia.edu
Esmeralda Flores/Program Coordinator
Main 128 (Testing Center)
(360) 442-2360
erodriguez-flores@lowercolumbia.edu