In response to today’s announcement on mandatory school closures, PESB has filed emergency rule allowing educator preparation programs to review a candidate’s course work, field experience, work experience, and alternative learning experience. Read our announcement.
PESB to convene board meeting virtually
With new event guidance from the Governor’s Office, we will be moving our board meeting, originally scheduled to take place in Seattle on March 19-20, to a virtual meeting now scheduled for March 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. Read the announcement.
Grant funds available to operate an RWT-BEI high school teacher academy
Applications are now available for a competitive grant to initiate or continue to operate a Recruiting Washington Teachers – Bilingual Educators Initiative (RWT-BEI) high school teacher academy program. Read the announcement.
PESB community forums in Seattle canceled
With new event guidance from the Governor’s Office concerning COVID-19, the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is canceling the strategic planning community engagement forums scheduled to take place in Seattle on March 18-19. Read the announcement.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for offering clock hours online
As communities within our state prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is issuing guidance to clock hour providers for contingency planning. Read the announcement.
PESB kicks off community engagement campaign for new strategic plan
Our next step in the strategic planning process is to engage our partners, stakeholders, and community members. To do this, we are convening a series of regional community forums, and promoting an online, public survey. Read the announcement.
PESB guidance for preparation programs on novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
As communities within our state prepare for and respond to a COVID-19 outbreak, the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is issuing guidance to preparation programs for contingency planning. Read the announcement.
