bilingual Teaching Fellows Program

Application for the 2025 cohort has closed. the june 2026 application will post here by late fall.

The Bilingual Teaching Fellows program is a Grow-Your-Own teaching pathway designed for paraeducators, who are proficient in one of our target languages (Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali), to earn a bachelor’s in education and teaching certification. Fellows work in elementary school settings while taking courses with Western WA University (WWU) in the evening. This program is two years long and prepares students to work as dual language teachers in elementary schools.

Eligibility

Current employees and new applicants are encouraged to apply. In order to be eligible, you must:

• Demonstrate a high level of language skills in English and Spanish, Vietnamese or Somali
• Possess or close to completing a transferable associate's degree
• WEST-B scores (We can help you complete this assessment!)

Timeline

The application for the June 2026 cohort will post on our Jobs Hub in late Fall. This page will also be updated at that time.

Cost

Financial aid advising and resources will be available to students through the university.

Resources

Learn more about program highlights here on the WWU website.