Congratulations!
In
answering "Yes" to ALL
of the questions on the questionnaire, you
may be a candidate for Route 1.
The
level of funding will only allow a limited number of people to
participate in the Alternative Routes Programs.
Below
is a list of minimum qualifications for Route 1
candidates.
Be
sure to view the FAQs.
Minimum
Qualifications for Route 1 Candidates:
Who can participate in Route 1?
Classified
Instructional Employees (Paraeducators/ Educational Assistants/
Instructional Aides) working
for Washington State Public Schools with transferable
Associate degrees seeking residency teacher certification with
endorsements in special education or English as a second language.
What
Will I have to do to complete Route 1?
Candidates
must complete a mentored internship, complemented by flexibly
scheduled training and coursework offered at a local site, such as
a school or ESD or via K-20 network.
How
Long will it take?
Candidates
will obtain bachelors' degree and residency teaching certificate
in two years or less.
Entry Requirements :
- 3
years successful student interaction and leadership as a
Washington State Classified Instructional Employee, including
district or building validation of qualifications;
- Transferable
Associate degree;
-
Seeking
residency certification in Special Education or English as a
Second Language (ESL)
- Successful
passage of statewide basic skills exam, when available; and
- Meet
the good moral character, and personal fitness requirements
required by State Board rule of all applicants to teaching (WAC
181-79A-155)
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