By Educators, for Educators
WEA Apprenticeship Residency in Teaching
The Washington Education Association Apprenticeship Residency in Teaching (WEA-ART) is an innovative pathway for individuals who have a BA or higher who want to earn a full teaching certificate with an endorsement in Special Education.
“Through the program, apprentice-residents engage and collaborate in rigorous, asset-based coursework. This will support and challenge them to be classroom-ready and to deliver impactful and joyful inclusive learning for every student in our state.”
- WEA President Larry Delaney
We are seeking candidates who are a reflection of Washington's diverse learners and communities. Our apprentice-residents are equity focused, student centered, and are advocates for all students, particularly students with disabilities, and for their families and communities. Through the program, participants will engage and collaborate in rigorous, asset-based coursework that will support and challenge them to be classroom ready, and to deliver impactful and joyful inclusive learning for every student in our state.
“They have equipped me with the skills to teach special education. I can deliver specially designed instruction for all categories of disabilities and create goals that align to our state standards for each individual with a disability.”
- 2023-24 WEA Apprentice-Resident
Who should apply? Individuals committed to social justice, inclusion, and to students with disabilities, and who identify with our core values.
- Read our mission, vision, and core values.
- Learn more about WEA-ART.
- Find information about how the program is structured.
- Thinking of applying? Learn about deadlines and the application process.
- Questions? Check out our FAQs.
- For communication/media requests, contact Brooke Mattox-Ball.