
Overview
In Washington DC, Relay offers Master of Arts in Teaching and Advanced Certificate programs with the option to pursue teacher certification in the District of Columbia.
Join our diverse community of practitioners focused on achievement, equity, and the well-being of students and teachers.
Our Programs
Relay offers a variety of practice-based programs where aspiring and current teachers develop their skills to ensure that all students thrive.
Master of Arts in Teaching
- Teaching Residency
- MAT Degree
- Certification Option
This represents our program as of Academic Year 2022-23. We are evolving our program model for Academic Year 2023-24, and will update this page as soon as it is finalized.
Audience
Duration
Credits
Available Majors
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Secondary English
Secondary Math
Secondary Social Studies
Secondary General Science
Tuition & Fees
For information on AY 2022-23, see this page
Master of Arts in Teaching
- MAT Degree
This represents our program as of Academic Year 2022-23. We are evolving our program model for Academic Year 2023-24, and will update this page as soon as it is finalized.
Audience
Duration
Credits
Available Majors
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Secondary English
Secondary Math
Secondary General Science
Secondary Social Studies
Tuition & Fees
For information on AY 2022-23, see this page
Advanced Certificate in Special Education
- Advanced Certificate
- Special Education Certification Option
This represents our program as of Academic Year 2022-23. We are evolving our program model for Academic Year 2023-24, and will update this page as soon as it is finalized.
Audience
Duration
Credits
CERTIFICATION ENDORSEMENT AREA
Special Education
Tuition & Fees
For information on AY 2022-23, see this page
The Relay Washington DC Approach
Since Relay Washington DC opened its doors to both aspiring and experienced teachers in summer 2017, we have graduated over 300 teachers. We are proud of the work that our faculty have done with teachers to support their development both in and out of the classroom, as we have invested in the social-emotional health and wellbeing of our graduate students. Relay DC had a partnership with doctors at Georgetown’s MedStart program to make sure that teachers are taking care of themselves both in and out of the classroom. Early Childhood Education is the most popular content area at Relay Washington DC; we have graduated a high number of teachers who work with our youngest learners.
Faculty
Relay has nearly 200 experienced, supportive faculty across our campuses. Here is one example of a faculty member who teaches and advises our DC students:

“There’s something extremely gratifying about witnessing the “ah-HA!” moment with graduate students. You can see on their faces how excited they are to go into work the next day and make a transformative learning experience for their PreK-12 students.”
- Chevon Boone
Chevon Boone teaches the Applications of Effective Teaching fall and spring courses. She is a former secondary ELA teacher, instructional coach, and curriculum designer with 10 years of experience with supporting new teachers. Chevon’s doctoral thesis focuses on best practices to increase teacher retention in urban schools. She has a passion for amplifying the voices of historically marginalized communities and challenging inequitable systems impacting those communities.
School and District Partners
Here are some of the school system partners we work with in DC:
- AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter Schools
- DC Prep
- District of Columbia Public Schools
- Friendship Public Charter School
- KIPP DC
Contact Details
Relay Graduate School of Education, Washington, D.C.
1140 3rd Street NE, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Executive Director of Partnerships: Dr. Alaina Harper
Email: DC@relay.edu
For School or System Leaders
Relay can help you develop your aspiring and current teachers to gain the vital skills and credentials needed to transform student lives.
See the Contact Us tab for how to connect with Relay DC.
For Aspiring or Current Teachers
Interested in finding out more about Relay’s programs? Learn more about the process by filling out this interest form. A team member will reach out to you!