Wayne RESA Teacher Certification Pathway (WTCP)

WTCP Impact

Meet Our Participants

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Start Your Journey

WTCP Process

Determine if you meet the WTCP criteria
Submit an application with provided proof
Communication will be sent with program denial or acceptance to the next steps in the process
If accepted, you will be invited to an interview for the program
Communication will be sent with program acceptance or denial
Upon acceptance, sign up and take your mock MTTC test exam
Sign our WTCP Letter of Commitment
Start your journey towards passing your MITC Exam!

* You must be signed into Gmail to complete our application process. This is necessary as you will be required to upload certain files and documents as part of the approval process.

The WTCP Experience

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The WTCP Pathway Journey

1. Why WTCP?

Through the data gathering and needs assessment process, districts/schools shared startling data around the number of uncertified staff.

2. Establishing a Team

An Internal RESA steering committee was formed to brainstorm ideas and possible technical assistance.

3. Using Street Data

Surveyed teachers and administrators to find out who was eligible and how we could help.

4. Making it Happen

Designed programming in collaboration with WRESA, Our Identified Wayne County Constituents and the Michigan Department of Education.

5. WTCP Program Begins

An 8-week program began July of 2023 providing specific content/areas of study, mentoring & test preparation support.

6. WTCP Ongoing Support

Completion of WTCP provided vouchers to take the MTTC. Participants were called, asked about testing, and reminded of resources and potential continued support with our programming.

WTCP Success navigator model

Coaching, study support, incentives

Map or list of participating schools/districts

Certification Resources Hub

FAQs

Who can apply to WTCP?

What do I need to be eligible?

Can I apply if I’m from outside Wayne County?

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About WTCP

The Wayne RESA Teacher Certification Pathway Program is an opportunity for aspiring educators in identified schools to receive coaching, mentoring, test prep and professional practice to encourage and support successfully passing the MTTC (Michigan Test for Teacher Certification).

How and why WTCP was created

This program seeks to support and encourage aspiring teachers who anticipate taking the MTTC (Michigan Test for Teacher Certification/Specific Subject Area Tests for teacher certification.) Wayne RESA's Teacher Certification Pathway program prepares, encourages, and supports those who have been unsuccessful in passing the exam previously and is here for those taking the MTTC for the first time.

Who we serve

Educators working in the following state-identified schools:
Teachers who are ready to commit to completing the WTCP Application, Letter of Commitment, and program requirements — including staying at their current school for at least two years post certification.
Individuals who have finished a teacher preparation program but have not yet passed (or never taken) the MTTC/Subject Test for certification.
Individuals enrolled in, or who have completed, an MDE-approved alternate route program but have not yet passed (or never taken) the MTTC/Subject Test for certification.