Learn more: CELE's K-12 Tutor Practicum & Ed Equity Seminar

Study education equity while tutoring in our local public schools!

EDUC 260 is a 1 credit seminar. Focus will be issues pertaining to educational equity and the U.S. public education system. Students will reflect on Seattle's history with segregation, explore current-day social movements in education justice, and think critically about how universities should partner with community organizations. EDUC 260 can be taken by itself or alongside the K-12 tutor practicum course, EDUC 401. Credit types: Social Sciences (SSc) AND Community-Engaged aka Service Learning (E) credits. Graded (CR/NC)

EDUC 401 is a practicum course that provides UW students with the opportunity to engage with local K-12 students in schools. The community-engaged / practicum component of the courses involves weekly visits to local partner schools to work directly with K-12 students. In-class work and assignments will aim to prepare UW students for tutoring and provide space to reflect on their experiences.Community-Engaged aka Service Learning (E) credits. Graded (CR/NC)

Details & How to Register for the K-12 Tutor Practicum:

First-time mentors and tutors register for: 

Returning mentors and tutors (who have taken 401 A or B before) register for:

  • EDUC 401 C (Asynchronous section for returning tutors) 

The EDUC 401 courses are variable credit.

This means that the number of credits a student receives is flexible and depends on the total number of hours a student will devote to the course including tutoring and commuting hours, seminar attendance, and assignments. 

  • Students can choose to register for 1-6 credits, but should plan accordingly based on the number of credits registered for. See table below for the hours to credit breakdown. 
  • EDUC 401 A&B meet every other week
  • EDUC 401 can be repeated for credit (up to a total of 20 credits across all quarters taken)

More about community-engaged placements: 

  • On Day 1 of class in EDUC 401 A&B, UW students will receive guidance and browse a variety of placement opportunities in our local schools. All placements will be in-person. Most placements will be within school hours (roughly 8:30am to 2:30pm on weekdays). UW students will select a placement that fits their interests, skills, and schedules.
  • Already volunteering or working in education or childcare? Inquire about a self-placement: celecenter@uw.edu 
  • Credit-to-fieldwork hours requirements are detailed in the table below:

Weekly and Quarterly Community-Engaged Hours Breakdown by Credit

Credits

Recommended average weekly tutoring hours (typically starting week 3, and includes commuting hours)

Minimum total engagement hours needed for quarter*

1

2

16

2

4

32

3

5

40

4

6

48

5

8

64

6

10

80

*Based on a 10-week quarter. Assuming Week 3 start after application, onboarding, and background check process

Current EDUC 401 Students: 

  • Need to change the number of credits for your practicum mid-quarter? We can share instructions with you on how to submit your request to the registrar. Please email celecenter@uw.edu  
  • Alternate Tutor/Mentor Hours