We will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, March 31 at 10 a.m. to present on the paraeducator certificate program. Read the announcement.
News
The latest information on upcoming events, deadlines, and other news related to the Professional Educator Standards Board and the Paraeducator Board.
New requirements for paraeducator certificate program, guidance on COVID-19
The 2020 legislative session has ended, resulting in funds to continue the training of paraeducators on the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) during the 2020-21 school year. Read the announcement.
Emergency teacher certificate available to meet assessment requirements
The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) has filed emergency rules allowing teachers to be eligible for an emergency certificate while they work to complete their assessment requirements. Read the announcement.
Certificate expiration dates extended one year for educators
The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) has filed emergency rules, extending the validity period on certificates expiring June 30, 2020 for one additional year. Read the announcement.
PESB guidance for educator preparation programs
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.
