Why Join STR?
Earn a Masters Degree in Teaching from the University of Washington through an intensive, full-time program that will specifically prepare you to teach in high-need and diverse K-5 contexts in Seattle Public Schools. We are more than a teacher preparation program; we are a community of educators fiercely dedicated to equity and social justice in our communities.
Financial Support
Teacher Certification
Hands-On Learning and Direct Experience
Community
The Emerald City
Join STR and make an impact in Seattle Public Schools! Please check back March 2023 for more information on joining Cohort 12!
Commitment to Seattle Public Schools
STR graduates make a 5-year commitment to teaching in a Seattle Public Schools' classroom after their residency year. The STR program and Seattle Public Schools continue to provide support for graduates of the program during their first year and long after their 5 year service in SPS.
Our focus is here
Teacher Shortage
Commitment to Seattle Communities
Urgent Need for Diversity
Teacher Preparation Quality
STR Application Cohort 11 2023-2024 (Application for Cohort 11 is now closed)
As of January 20, 2023, our Cohort 11 application cycle is closed! Congrats to all selected and those who have applied. We will be looking for candidates for Cohort 12 starting in March 2023. Stay tuned!
To apply for the Seattle Teacher Residency program, you must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree by the time the program starts
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA*
- Take the WEST-B test or equivalent before the program deadline in June
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States
*Applicants who do not meet the GPA threshold may still apply to the program and their application would be considered, but the program must submit an admission petition to the Dean of the Graduate School before an offer is made. STR evaluates applications using a holistic review process that takes many factors into account as GPA is only one indicator.
