“When I worked on getting my teaching credential years ago, I longed for an opportunity to work with students long-term to gain a broader scope of how teachers work. Through residency programs, aspiring educators can do that. My hope is that this work can continue so that the next generation has the opportunity to experience educators who care and have the preparation to support their learning and development.”
- Mark Juanton, Seattle EA member and residency program graduate
During the 2023-24 school year, WEA is partnering with school district and local association partners in Federal Way, Mukilteo and Walla Walla. Applicants must be interested and available to work in these sites. WEA is exploring options for increasing district and local association partnerships in the future. Please check the FAQ for further details.
Important links:
- Program Admission and Completion Requirements
- Application Checklist
- Applications for the 2023-24 WEA Teacher Residency program are now closed. Please complete this inquiry form to stay in touch on possible future opportunities.
- Financial Committment and Support Structure
WEA Teacher Residency Application, Admissions and Residency Timelines:
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Date |
Step |
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Monday, March 20, 2023 |
Application opens |
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Monday, March 20-Friday, April 28, 2023 |
Candidates schedule and complete Mursion online teaching sample |
| Monday, May 8 |
Applicants must have scheduled and completed your Mursion session |
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Friday, May 12, 2023 |
Application submission deadline |
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Week of May 15-19, 2023 |
Application screening |
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Week of May 22-27, 2023 |
Candidate interviews |
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Friday, June 2, 2023 |
Candidates notified of admissions decisions |
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Thursday, June 15, 2023 |
Last day for candidates to accept admission and submit first tuition payment |
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Monday, June 26-Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 |
Summer Institute #1
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Aug. 14, 2023-June 14, 2024 |
Yearlong mentored teaching residency in partner school district |
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June 24-Aug. 9, 2024 |
Summer Institute #2
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Aug. 9, 2024 |
Residency program completion and graduation |
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