Seattle University is approved by the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board to offer alternative routes to residency teaching certification with elementary and ELL endorsement program. SU is working with urban districts to offer a residency teacher certification with elementary and ELL endorsement for paraeducators.
SU also invites career changers and individuals working with English learners in independent, charter and archdiocese schools to join the alternative routes to residency teaching certification program with elementary and ELL endorsement. The program is offered in a hybrid format, employing both face-to-face and on-line instructional strategies. Summer coursework includes face-to-face instruction with on-line learning experiences.
Washington State has four alternative routes that cater to specific populations. Seattle University offers four routes to full residency certification (the first level regular teaching certificate) with ELL endorsement.
· Route 1: For district staff (e.g., paraeducators) with an associate’s degree
· Route 2: For district staff with a bachelor’s degree
· Route 3: For “career changers” with a bachelor’s degree
· Route 4: For district staff with a bachelor’s degree and a limited certificate
Through culturally responsive and sustaining practices, student-centered pedagogy, and building classroom community, these programs support educators to implement high leverage, researched based practices to ensure all students needs are met.
We welcome all paraprofessionals in Washington State, especially from Bellevue, Clover Park, Edmonds, Federal Way, Lake Washington, Seattle, Shoreline, Renton and Kent Public Schools.
Program Flyer
Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification 2019 Flyer - SU- Click to download
If you have an AA Degree, you can complete the BA in Digital Technology & Cultures
Summer 1
This application is only for applicants who are currently paraprofessionals with a Bachelors degree, Washington Alternative Teacher Certification Route 2, 3 and 4.
If you are a paraprofessional with an Associates degree, please apply online at: ncs.seattleu.edu
All application materials (listed below) must be received for full consideration. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received until the program closes. You’ll be notified if you’ve been accepted, waitlisted or not accepted within two weeks of submitting your application. Applications will be accepted after the deadline on a space-available basis only. The following admission documents are required. Please mail all required documents and application (1-5) to the address below. Applications cannot be reviewed until all materials have been received. It is suggested to mail materials with a tracking number. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure our office has received all required materials.
West B alternatives and cut off scores: https://www.pesb.wa.gov/preparation-programs/assessments/basic-skills-assessment-west-b/west-b-alternatives/
If you have any questions regarding the application process please email altcert@seattleu.edu or call 206-296-2147.