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District partners with WEA teacher residency to recruit diverse special‑education teachers
Summary
Issaquah announced a partnership with the WEA teacher‑residency program to recruit and train special‑education teachers through paid paraprofessional placements and mentored clinical rounds; district staff said the pathway is expected to increase candidate diversity.
The Issaquah School District announced a new partnership with the Washington Education Association (WEA) teacher residency program designed to recruit and train special‑education teachers through a residency pathway.
Donna Hood, assistant superintendent for human resources, said the district applied and was accepted as a partner district. The WEA residency model allows candidates who already hold bachelor’s degrees to be…
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