• BA or higher in math or related field
• Career experience - applying math
• Passing scores on the WEST-B & WEST-E Mathematics Exams or Middle Level Math
• Available to new teachers only - must not hold a valid teaching certificate from any state

Candidates must fit within one of the following 3 definitions of Alternative Routes:

• Route 2: Currently employed paraprofessional in a WA state public school,
• Route 3: "Career changer" not employed by a public school, or
• Route 4: Teacher of math on emergency or conditional certificate (not available to certificated teachers on assignment out of their endorsement area).

• Program begins summer, 2010
• A 5 week daytime summer institute is followed by Saturday seminars and online coursework that support your yearlong mentored internship (September-June).
• Certification in June, 2011

• Tuition is approximately $12,000 (subject to change)
• Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board is offering an $8000 forgivable loan to be applied towards tuition costs in exchange for a 2-year commitment of teaching math in Washington State
• Veterans benefits may apply

Please Note: Funding for this program may be affected by legislative session, please talk to an adviser for current updates on funding for this program.