Grants available to recruit high school students as future teachers

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 03/04/2021 10:19 AM PST

March 4, 2021

GRANTS AVAILABLE TO RECRUIT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AS FUTURE TEACHERS

Grants are now available to develop the next generation of teachers by inspiring high school students to serve their communities and explore careers in education.

These grants, offered by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB), support the implementation or continuation of Recruiting Washington Teachers (RWT) and Bilingual Educator Initiative (BEI) programs. See the application informational packet for grant and program details.

Washington State school districts and tribal compact schools are eligible to apply. Grant amounts vary.

What's the application deadline?

Applications are due April 19. Awardees will be announced by May 31.

What is the purpose of the grant?

Recruiting Washington Teachers (RWT) and the Bilingual Educator Initiative (BEI) are high school teacher academies that work to “grow your own” group of future teachers who more closely reflect the diverse demographics of today’s students.

Recognizing that a diverse teacher workforce plays a crucial role in providing an equitable education system, RWT and BEI programs recruit multicultural and multilingual students to explore cultural identity and educational opportunities, with the goal that these students will eventually return to their districts as educators.

RWT student gets "real world" teaching experience at Grandview Elementary School

“I am interested in a career in teaching because there aren't many teachers of color in my community and I want to help change that. I want to make a difference in students' lives.”

- RWT student

"[The] teacher academy has definitely helped me learn the fundamentals of the education system and the impact that culturally responsive teaching can bring to a community."

- RWT student

Attend an informational meeting

PESB will host two technical assistance meetings for districts and tribal compact schools to provide an overview of the application process and answer questions. Both meetings will provide the same information.

March 24 from 12 to 1 p.m. Register to attend
March 30 from 3 to 4 p.m. Register to attend

Request accommodations

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to fully engage and participate. If you have a disability and require special accommodations or assistance, please email us at pesb@k12.wa.us and one of our staff members will reach out to you. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least five business days prior to the informational meeting.

Questions?

Contact Stacey Sowders, Program Manager for Educator Pathways stacey.sowders@k12.wa.us

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