Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) Endorsement Options

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Middle Level Math Program

The Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) has approved the Middle Level Mathematics Program (MMA) at the University of Wyoming for the add-on Endorsement in Middle Level Mathematics for practicing middle-level teachers. The Middle Level Math endorsement requires completion of only the 24 core hours outlined here. All candidates for the endorsement program must:

  • Hold a current teaching certificate
  • Submit a program application, resume, college transcripts, SMTC program writing sample, letters of recommendation (3), and letter of support from an appropriate school administrator (e.g. superintendent or principal)
  • Be admitted to UW in either degree seeking or non-degree seeking status

Middle Level Science Program

The Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) has approved the Middle Level Science Program (MSC) at the University of Wyoming for the add-on Endorsement in Middle Level Science for practicing middle-level teachers. The MSNS Middle Level Science endorsement requires completion of only the 24 core hours outlined here. All candidates for the endorsement program must:

  • Hold a current teaching certificate
  • Submit a program application, resume, college transcripts, SMTC program writing sample, letters of recommendation (3), and letter of support from an appropriate school administrator (e.g. superintendent or principal)
  • Be admitted to UW in either degree seeking or non-degree seeking status

APPLYING FOR ENDORSEMENT

After completing the coursework apply for the endorsement by:

  • Downloading an application for endorsement from the Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB): http://ptsb.state.wy.us/ApplicationsFees/tabid/94/Default.aspx. Choose "Add subject area endorsement app." Applicants complete all of Section I and sign/date at the bottom. Transcripts are required.
  • Submit the application to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE) for completion of Section II. The OTE will send the application back to you (allow up to 3 weeks for processing)

Office of Teacher Education
ATTN: Certification Request
Dept. 3374
McWhinnie Hall 100
Laramie, WY 82071 

  • Send this (returned) form and the $50 fee straight to the PTSB office in Cheyenne.