About
The Transition to Teaching Program provides formal instruction and certification for individuals who are currently employed in a Washington State K-12 school, or individuals with a degree who desire to become full-time teachers. Our alternative-route program allows you to build upon previous education and work experience to reduce the time and cost of the program. We offer four routes to certification. Coursework depends on the route you choose and your previous studies.
For further information or questions, please contact altroute@ewu.edu.
How to Apply
The Transition to Teaching application is now open for the 2024-2025 cohort! Apply here.
Please note: the application is a combined application for EWU and for the Transition to Teaching program. You must be accepted to EWU to be considered for Transition to Teaching.
The T2T program is an Undergraduate program so when submitting your application, please select the Undergraduate option, even if you already have a bachelor’s degree. Apply as a Transfer student.
When selecting your Academic Plan within the application please select the following options:
Route 1:
- Where do you want to take your classes? “In-person (Cheney/Spokane*) AND Online”
- Your Intended Undergraduate Major for the Cheney-Spokane* Campuses “Education: Transition to Teaching”
Route 2/3/4:
- Where do you want to take your classes? “In-person (Cheney/Spokane*) AND Online”
- What are your educational plans? “Earning an additional Bachelor’s degree”
- You Intended Post Bach Major for the Cheney-Spokane* Campuses “Education: Transition to Teaching Postbaccalaureate”
*We do have a rural cohort that alternates meeting in Wenatchee and Moses Lake, however since only our program offers this delivery location, the EWU application doesn’t have this as a selectable option. This selection DOES NOT commit you to participating on campus in Cheney/Spokane!
Choose Your Route
- Route 1: For classified instructional employees (e.g., paraeducators) with associate’s degrees or AADTA. Provides K-8 certification with optional SPED, Bilingual, or ELL endorsement available.
- Route 2: For classified staff with bachelor’s degrees or higher. Provides K-8 certification.
- Route 3: For “career-changers” with bachelor’s degrees or higher. Provides K-8 certification.
- Route 4: For district staff with bachelor’s degrees or higher employed on conditional or emergency certificates. Provides K-8 certification.
Application Requirements Based on Route
Routes 1, 2, & 4
- If you are employed with either of our partner school districts, ESD 171 or Spokane Public Schools, begin the application process. If you are employed by another district, please begin by contacting us at altroute@ewu.edu.
- Discuss the possibilities of participation in our program with your supervisor and district.
- Complete the Transition to Teaching application. The application has been combined with the Eastern Washington University general admission application; your submission will be reviewed by both the university admissions office and our program.
Route 3
- Please contact us at altroute@ewu.edu. You will be provided with the next steps for applying to the program and securing a field placement.
- Contact local K-8 schools in your area and discuss possibilities of participation in our program.
- Complete the Transition to Teaching application. The application has been combined with the Eastern Washington University general admission application; your submission will be reviewed by both the university admissions office and our program.
Application Due Dates
- The Transition to Teaching program accepts yearly admission. The application will be available for the 2024-2025 school year beginning January 1, 2024.
- All application materials, including official transcripts, must be completed by
April 1, 2024. Update! Application deadline has been extended to April 30, 2024! - If you plan on applying for financial aid, we recommend submitting all application materials by February 15.
- Please see Financial Aid and Scholarships for more information.