State-Identified Teaching

Shortage Areas for 2007-09

  • Special Education
  • English as a Second Language
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • Middle Level Math/Science
  • Early Childhood Special Education
  • Biology
  • Earth Science
  • Bilingual Education
 

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Alternative Route Programs

Traditional Routes to Certification


PLEASE NOTE: The PESB will not accept applications for admission to any of these programs. Each program will have a separate application process. Contact the program directly for information.


The PESB has selected the 2009-2010

Alternative Route Programs

Contact information may be accessed below

City University-Seattle

Route 1 program for employed classified instructional staff with a minimum of 3 years of classroom experience with a transferable AA degree.

 

Contact:

Micki Evans
Telephone: 425-709-5332

E-mail: Mickievans@cityu.edu

Website: http://www.cityu.edu/programs/soe/ba_topp.htm

 

City University-Seattle-MATH ONLY

City University offers a math teacher preparation program for individuals eligible for Routes 2, 3, or 4.

 

Contact:

Micki Evans
Telephone: 425-709-5332

E-mail: Mickievans@cityu.edu

Website: http://www.cityu.edu/programs/soe/ba_math.htm

City University-Skagit Valley

Route 1 program for employed classified instructional staff with a minimum of 3 years of classroom experience with a transferable AA degree.

 

Contact:

Micki Evans
Telephone: 425-709-5332

E-mail: Mickievans@cityu.edu

Website: http://www.cityu.edu/programs/soe/ba_topp.htm

ESD 105 Regional Consortia Program

ESD 105 Regional Consortia program offers a teacher preparation program for individuals eligible for Routes 2, 3, or 4.

 

Contact:

Robin Granger

Telephone: 509-454-5314

E-mail: robing@esd105.wednet.edu

Website:http://www.esd105.wednet.edu/index.php/about-esd-105/article-archive/172-become-a-teacher-through-the-alternative-route-program

ESD 123 Regional Consortia Program

ESD 123 Regional Consortia program offers a teacher preparation program for individuals eligible for Routes 2, 3, or 4.

 

Contact:

Toni Neidhold

Telephone: 509-544-5762

E-mail: tneidhold@esd123.org

Website: http://www.esd123.org/index.php/alternative-route-to-teacher-certification

Heritage University- Yakima Valley and Tri-Cities

Route 1 program for employed classified instructional staff with a minimum of 1 year of classroom experience with a transferable AA degree.

Contact:

Corrine McGuigan

Telephone: 509-865-8653

E-mail: mcguigan_c@heritage.edu


Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University offers a teacher preparation program for individuals eligible for Routes 2, 3, or 4.

Contact:

Tony Aho
Telephone: 253-535-7276

E-mail: ahott@plu.edu

Website: http://www.plu.edu/~educ/prospects/alternative-routes.html

Para Pipeline Program

Green River Community College and

Seattle Central Community College

Program for employed classified instructional employees with a minimum of three years district experience and a letter of support, who wish to earn a Direct Transfer Agreement Math Education AA degree. Once an AA degree is earned, individuals will participate in a two year alternative route program at City University preparing to teach mathematics and special education or ESL. Conditional loan scholarships are available for all four years of the program.

Contact:

Green River Community College

Leslie Heizer Newquist 

Telephone: 253-288-3344

E-mail: lheizernewquist@greenriver.edu

Seattle Central Community College

Lisa Saunders

Telephone: 206-587-3895

E-mail: Lsaunders@sccd.ctc.edu


Saint Martin's University

St. Martins University offers a teacher preparation program for individuals eligible for Routes 2, 3, or 4.

 

Contact:

Dr. Ann Gentle
Telephone: 360-438-4566
E-mail: agentle@stmartin.edu
Website: STAR Program (Secondary Teacher Alternate Route)

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University offers a teacher preparation program for individuals eligible for Routes 2, 3, or 4.

 

Contact:

Mr. Ted Hiemstra

Telephone:  206-378-5478
E-mail: hiemstra@spu.edu

Dr. Henry Algera

Telephone:  206-281-2367
E-mail: halgera@spu.edu

Website:http://www.spu.edu/depts/soe/academics/certifications/alternative.asp

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