News

The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is offering grants of $10,000 to support school districts and tribal compact schools as they implement an RWT or RWT-BEI program. Read the announcement.

At PESB, we recognize that educator candidates are facing new challenges and considerations as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. A new FAQ document and resources are now available to provide clarity and guidance for educator candidates as they navigate meeting edTPA requirements. Read the announcement.

The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is accepting applications for a grant focused on advancing equity within educator preparation programs and schools and colleges of education. Read the announcement.

This newsletter provides key updates and policy changes that were presented at the July board meeting. Read the newsletter.

Learn about updates to the paraeducator certificate program, and July board meeting decisions. See the newsletter.

Over the last several months, we’ve been meeting with a variety of partner organizations to share our strategic planning efforts and gather their input and insights. Our next step is to further engage our stakeholders and community members in a broader context. To do this, we are convening a series of virtual forums on September 2 to collect your feedback on the strategic plan’s draft components. Read the announcement.

As school districts navigate options for the 2020-21 school year, assignment policy can provide needed flexibility. While this flexibility allows for meeting workforce needs, it is important to prioritize student access to appropriately credentialed educators. Read the announcement.