Seattle Teacher Residency

Higher EducationWashington, United States11-50 Employees

The Seattle Teacher Residency (STR) program was developed in 2012 by the Alliance in partnership with the University of Washington, Seattle Education Association and Seattle Public Schools to recruit, prepare and retain high quality elementary and special education teachers for students furthest from educational justice in Seattle Public Schools.

Educators primarily come from the communities they serve, teaching mainly in Title I elementary schools. The 14-month program is intentionally designed to recruit and prepare future educators who share a passion for educational justice. Once accepted and enrolled, residents complete coursework integrated with a 1-year mentored practicum to earn a Masters in Teaching (MIT) degree from the University of Washington College of Education. Upon graduation, they receive priority in securing teaching positions and make a commitment to teaching in a Seattle elementary or special education setting for five years with ongoing support from the STR community. The diversity of STR residents continues to increase the district's overall percent of BIPOC educators, positively impacting students' educational experiences.

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