Relay currently offers the following programs for Washington, DC: 

 

Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Arts in Teaching with or without Licensure  

• A 2-year, 32-credit Master of Arts in Teaching program that will lead to a Washington, DC Standard Teacher Credential. 

  • Relay Teaching Residency Pathway - Alternative Teacher Licensure Program

    • The residency pathway supports aspiring teachers, offering a supportive gradual on-ramp into the profession.

    • In the first year, students serve as teaching residents, completing a year-long apprenticeship alongside a lead teacher. 

    • In the second year, students teach as a teacher of record (lead teacher).

    • After completing all EPP requirements over the two-year program, Relay will verify completion of the DC Alternative Teacher Licensure program. 

    • Students may seek a single endorsement from the core subjects listed below.

Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education 

• A 2-year, 39-credit program that will lead to a Washington, DC Standard Teacher Credential. 

• Relay Teaching Residency Pathway - Alternative Teacher Licensure Program

  • The residency pathway supports aspiring teachers, offering a supportive gradual on-ramp into the profession.

  • In the first year, students serve as teaching residents, completing a year-long apprenticeship alongside a lead teacher. 

  • In the second year, students teach as a teacher of record (lead teacher).

  • After completing all EPP requirements over the two-year program, Relay will verify completion of the DC Alternative Teacher Licensure program. 

  • Students may seek a dual endorsement with Special Education Non-categorical (Generic) Pre-K - 12 and one of the core subjects listed below.

Students who are not seeking licensure in Washington, DC may also enroll in the Master of Arts of Teaching or Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education through the resident pathway as a degree-only student. 

 

Relay does not offer non-resident pathways in Washington, DC for the 2025-2026 school year.

 

Washington DC Program Offerings	Master of Arts in Teaching (Residency) General Education	Master of Arts in Teaching (Residency) Special Education
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	Alternative Teacher Licensure Program	Alternative Teacher Licensure Program
Content Areas Offered	MAT in Elementary Education* MAT in English Language Arts Education MAT in Mathematics Education MAT in Science Education MAT in Social Studies Education*	MAT in Special Education*
Teaching Endorsements Offered	Elementary Education (Grades 1 - 6)* Middle School English (Grades 4 - 8) Middle School Mathematics (Grades 4 - 8) Middle School Science (Grades 4 - 8) Middle School Social Studies (Grades 4 - 8)* Secondary English (Grades 7 - 12) Secondary Mathematics (Grades 7 - 12) Secondary Biology (Grades 7 - 12) Secondary Chemistry (Grades 7 - 12) Secondary General Science (Grades 7 - 12) Secondary Physics (Grades 7 - 12) Secondary Social Studies (Grades 7 - 12)*	Any of the general endorsements with Special Education Non-categorical (Generic) Pre-K - 12
Program-Aligned Instructional Role Requirements	Year 1: Teaching Resident in the endorsement area Year 2: Teacher of Record in the endorsement area	Year 1: Teaching Resident in the general education endorsement area Year 2: Teacher of Record in the general education endorsement area plus the ability to conduct direct-instruction to a minimum of six students who are officially classified as having disabilities, and the capacity to tutor a small group of students for the entirety of the school year.
EPP Admissions Requirements	Alternative Teacher Licensure Program Admissions Requirements	Alternative Teacher Licensure Program Admissions Requirements
EPP Next Steps	Alternative Teacher Licensure Program Admissions Requirements - See Transition Point 2	Alternative Teacher Licensure Program Admissions Requirements - See Transition Point 2
Academic Plans	MAT in Elementary Education MAT in English Language Arts Education MAT in Mathematics Education MAT in Science Education MAT in Social Studies Education	MAT in Special Education
Expected Number of Terms to Complete	6	6
Credits	32	39
Total Tuition	$27,200	$33,150

*This program has been approved with stipulations. Relay is in the process of seeking full approval from the appropriate and respective regulatory bodies. At the time of publication, Relay has not received full approval for these program versions. Students may apply to these programs prior to full approval.

 

 

Advanced Certificate

Advanced Certificate in Special Education

• Relay offers an Advanced Certificate in Special Education program for certified educators who wish to expand their skill set to teach all learners.

• A 4-term, 21-credit post-baccalaureate certificate program. 

• Applicants can pursue a program with or without certification.

• Washington, DC educators holding a Washington, DC Initial Teacher Credential or Standard Teacher Credential may pursue an additional endorsement of Special Education: Non-categorical (Generic) through the Advanced Certificate in Special Education program. 

 

Washington DC Program Offerings	Advanced Certificate in Special Education
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	Additional Certificate Program in Special Education
Content Areas Offered	Special Education
Teaching Endorsements Offered	Special Education: Non-categorical (Generic)
Program-Aligned Instructional Role Requirements	Year 1: Teacher of Record position with the ability to conduct direct-instruction to a minimum of six students who are officially classified as having disabilities, and the capacity to tutor a small group of students for the entirety of the school year.
EPP Admissions Requirements	Additional Certificate Program in Special Education Admissions Requirements
EPP Next Steps	Additional Certificate Program in Special Education Admissions Requirements -See Transition Point 2
Academic Plans	Special Education
Expected Number of Terms to Complete	4
Credits	21
Total Tuition	$17,850

 

 

 

Endorsements

 

Available Washington DC endorsements for Relay Teaching Residents enrolling in the Master of Arts in Teaching program with the Alternative Teacher Licensure program: 

• Elementary Education (Grades 1 - 6)*
• Middle School English (Grades 4 - 8)​​​​
• Middle School Mathematics (Grades 4 - 8)
• Middle School Science (Grades 4 - 8)
• Middle School Social Studies (Grades 4 - 8)
• Secondary English (Grades 7 - 12)
• Secondary Mathematics (Grades 7 - 12)
• Secondary Biology (Grades 7 - 12)
• Secondary Chemistry (Grades 7 - 12)
• Secondary General Science (Grades 7 - 12)
• Secondary Physics (Grades 7 - 12)
• Secondary Social Studies (Grades 7 - 12)*

 

Available Washington DC endorsements for Relay Teaching Residents enrolling in the Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education program with the Alternative Teacher Licensure program: 

• Dual endorsement with any of the above endorsements with Special Education Non-categorical (Generic) Pre-K - 12*

 

*This program has been approved with stipulations. Relay is in the process of seeking full approval from the appropriate and respective regulatory bodies. At the time of publication, Relay has not received full approval for these program versions. Students may apply to these programs prior to full approval.

 

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