Multilingual Education Community Programs

Interested in becoming a teacher specialized in teaching multilingual learners?

WWU Renton offers three initial licensure teacher education programs focused on multilingual education in South King County through our Woodring College of Education site in the Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD):

Located at the PSESD in Renton, all classes are held during evening hours throughout the year. Candidates are employed by a partner school district in South King County during the day.

Additionally, WWU Renton offers add-on endorsement program options for certified teachers:

We encourage all interested candidates to contact us at WWU.Renton@wwu.edu to learn more about the programs and specific entry requirements. 

Low Cost Tuition Options!

Grant and scholarship opportunities may be available, year to year. Please contact WWU.Renton@wwu.edu to learn more. 

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Renton Multilingual Education Program Options

Multilingual Elementary Education

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Summer 2026 Entry
  • Results in Bachelor of Arts in Education or post-baccalaureate certification
  • Certification in 8 quarters
  • Cohort model
  • Employment as paraeducator throughout program
  • Mentorship from application to graduation
  • Entry requires completion of a qualifying 2-year transfer degree or equivalent

LEARN MORE: BAE Application & Program Info

Master in Teaching, Multilingual Secondary Education

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Spring 2026 Entry
  • Certification in 6-7 quarters
  • Cohort model
  • Employment as a guest teacher during program
  • Mentorship from application to graduation
  • Entry requires completion of baccalaureate degree AND qualifying endorsement coursework 

LEARN MORE: MIT Application & Program Info

Multilingual Special Education

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Summer 2026 Entry
  • Results in Bachelor of Arts in Education or post-baccalaureate certification
  • Certification in 8 quarters
  • Cohort model
  • Employment as a paraeducator throughout program
  • Mentorship from application to graduation
  • Entry requires completion of a qualifying 2-year transfer degree or equivalent

LEARN MORE: BAE Application & Program Info

Multilingual Education Endorsements

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Summer 2026 Entry
  • Add-on endorsement program
  • 4 quarters including summer
  • Cohort model
  • Endorsement in P-12 English Language Learner (ELL) or P-12 Bilingual Education (BE)
  • For current certified P-12 teachers
  • Entry requires valid and endorsable Washington State teacher's certificate

LEARN MORE: Application & Program Info

Questions?

We have answers. Email us at mailto:WWU.Renton@wwu.edu today so we can start a conversation about your future through WWU Renton.