Pasco School District is launching a teacher residency program in collaboration with the Washington Education Association and the Pasco Association of Educators. 

The program will provide “a clear pathway for individuals to obtain a fully licensed special education teacher endorsement,” the district said in a statement. 

It’s designed for people with a bachelor’s degree or higher who want to earn a full teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.  

An information session is 4:30-6 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Pasco Association of Educators, 500 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. The event will include details on the program and how to apply. 

“We are thrilled to offer this program as a way to empower future educators and support special education within our schools,” said Tracy Wilson, Pasco School District’s executive director of special services, in the statement. “This program will not only provide a valuable learning experience for residents but also help meet the growing need for qualified special education teachers in our district.” 

Learn more at https://www.washingtonea.org/events-training/residency/