Washington alternative route
Route 1
- Run by
- College or university
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years to complete
- Not reported
- Website
- Visit
Requirements
| Bachelor's degree | No |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's in the subject | Not reported |
| Pedagogy coursework | Yes |
| Credit hours | Yes |
| Minimum GPA | No |
| Tests | Yes |
| Employment as a teacher | No |
| Clinical experience | Yes |
| Professional development | Yes |
| Mentoring | Yes |
| Service requirement | No |
| High-need schools | Not reported |
| Shortage areas | Not reported |
| Limited to some grades or subjects | No |
| Designed for shortage areas | Yes |
Shortage design
Current classified instructional employees tend to serve in high needs subject and geographic areas. Classified employees also tend to live in the district that they serve and more closely represent the demographics of the parents and students in the district. Additionally, candidates are required to earn at least one endorsement in a state-defined subject or geographic shortage area (https://www.pesb.wa.gov/workforce/educator-shortage). PESB provides a quantitative definition and identifies statewide and regional shortages, as well as a qualitative definition that allows for a process to designate local shortages.
Credential issued
Candidates earn a Washington State Residency certificate upon completion of the program.
Clinical experience
Candidates in Route 1 will complete a mentored internship in their second year prior to Residency certification.
Other requirements
(1) An A.A. is required upon entrance and the student is required to graduate with a B.A.
(2) One year of successful student interaction and leadership as a classified instructional employee and meeting the age, good moral character, and personal fitness requirements adopted by rule for teachers.
(3) Must be employed with the district at the time of application.
Linked teacher preparation providers
- Antioch University Seattle Alternative, IHE-based
- Centralia College Traditional
- City University of Seattle Alternative, IHE-based
- Eastern Washington University Alternative, IHE-based
- Grays Harbor College Alternative, IHE-based
- Highline College Traditional
- Northwest University Alternative, IHE-based
- Pierce College Alternative, IHE-based
- The Evergreen State College Traditional
- Washington State University Alternative, IHE-based
- Wenatchee Valley College Traditional
- Western Washington University Alternative, IHE-based
- Yakima Valley College Traditional