Route 3: E-Subs, Non-Bethel Employees, *Instructional Paraeducators

Route 3 is designed for individuals with baccalaureate degrees, who are not regularly employed (not contracted) in the district at the time of application and who are seeking residency teacher certification with a subject matter or geographic shortage area endorsement.

Cohorts of candidates for this Route shall attend a pre-residency intensive academy, followed by a full year engaged with a school district as a mentored resident intern while completing coursework.

• Degree at entry: Baccalaureate degree (4yr degree)
• Testing required for entry: at least one attempt of the statewide basic skills exam and at least one attempt of the subject matter assessment required by law.

Other entry requirements:

• External validation of qualifications, including demonstrated experience with students or children, such as reference letters and letters of support from previous employers.
• Meeting the age, good moral character, and personal fitness requirements adopted by rule for teachers.

NOTE: Bethel does NOT support WGU, and have limited support for online programs.

Brick-and-mortar programs are preferred.

• Each Alternative Route program has its own application process and you must contact the programs directly to learn more.
• Eligible veterans or national guard members who meet the entry requirements for the Alternative Route program will be given preference in admission.

NOTE: Bethel does NOT support WGU, and have limited support for online programs.

Brick-and-mortar programs are preferred.

• Each provider sets the tuition for its Alternative Routes program.
• Some providers are recipients of the Alternative Routes Block Grant, which provides additional funding for candidate conditional loans and support. Contact the programs directly to learn more.
• Other sources of assistance may be accessed through financial aid.

NOTE: The terms "providers" and "programs" are used interchangably and refer to a university/prep program -- not Bethel Schools.

Candidates are responsible for all associated costs.

The requirements for Alternative Route programs are outlined in WAC. All Alternative Routes partnerships must establish and maintain a memorandum of agreement outlining the expectations of all partners.

NOTE: Bethel does NOT support WGU, and have limited support for online programs.

Brick-and-mortar programs are preferred.