Congratulations!
In
answering "Yes" to ALL
of the questions on the questionnaire, you
may be a candidate for Route 2.
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 2
candidates.
Be
sure to view the FAQs.
Minimum
Qualifications for Route 2 Candidates:
Who can participate in Route 2?
Classified
Employees working for Washington State Public Schools with
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees, subject matter
expertise in a subject matter/geographic shortage area and
seeking residency teacher certification in a subject matter/geographic shortage area.
What will I have to do to complete Route 2?
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?
One
year or less.
Entry Requirements:
- 3
years successful student interaction and leadership working as
classified staff for a Washington State school district,
including district or building validation of
qualifications;
- Subject
matter expertise in a shortage area;
- A
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. GPA will
be considered as a factor;
- Successful
completion of the state basic skills and content tests, when
available;
and
- Meet
the good moral character, and personal fitness requirements
required by State Board rule of all applicants to teaching
(WAC
180-79A-155)
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