Teacher Education

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We prepare teachers to make learning come alive for all students. Each of our pathways to teaching includes extensive experience in economically-marginalized schools, mentoring from master teachers, and the latest research-informed teaching practices.

Elementary Teaching

Our graduates are flexible, committed teachers with deep content knowledge and the ability to differentiate learning for students in their classrooms.

Secondary Teaching

We prepare graduates to affirm and support adolescent students from myriad identities through the lens of educational justice.

Special Education

Prepare teachers to develop inclusive and equitable classrooms that value and engage all students in meaningful, strengths-based, and person-centered learning.

Seattle Teacher Residency

Intended for individuals interested in elementary or special education focuses on a full year classroom apprenticeship with integrated, graduate-level coursework.

U-ACT

Designed for teachers-of-record, this online pathway allows you to earn your certificate and master's degree.

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Program	Degree
U-ACT: UW Accelerated Certification for Teachers The essence of the UW Accelerated Certification for Teachers (U-ACT) program approach to teacher development is a focus on learning in the context of direct and daily practice. The program is designed to support candidates who are teachers-of-record in schools in WA. Our coursework grounds teachers’ learning in the context of the school community as well as the realities of daily teaching practice.	M.i.T.
Subject Area Endorsements We offer teaching endorsements for student applicants, current students, and certified teachers.	Endorsement
Special Education Develop the expertise to help students with disabilities achieve their potential. We offer several options for students interested in working with children from birth through adulthood, as well as their families.	Certificate, M.Ed.
Secondary Teaching Prepare to address adolescent-specific issues, support youth from poverty-impacted communities, and help students make the transition into young adulthood	Certificate, M.i.T.
Seattle Teacher Residency The Seattle Teacher Residency (STR) prepares residents to become teachers in the context of, and for classrooms in Seattle Public Schools. This Master in Teaching program for individuals interested in elementary or special education blends classroom apprenticeship with aligned, graduate-level course work and an intensive resident/mentor partnership. Graduates have a solid foundation in research-based teaching practice and a deep knowledge of curricula and resources used in Seattle schools. Anyone who is passionate about teaching in urban schools and interested in making a five-year commitment to teaching in Seattle Public Schools should apply.	Certificate, M.i.T.
Native Education Certificate Program The Native Education Certificate Program cultivates the educator's ability to create meaningful and effective relationships with Native American students through a perspective of being a community-based teacher. Educators will develop the expertise of engaging Native students, families, and communities in instruction to ensure Native students thrive and succeed making school and future careers relevant to the pressing needs of Native communities. 115H Miller Hall	Certificate
Elementary Teaching Our graduates are flexible, committed teachers with deep content knowledge and the ability to differentiate learning for students in their classrooms.	Certificate, M.i.T.

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