Learn about updates to the paraeducator certificate program, and January board meeting decisions and policy changes. See the newsletter.
News
The latest information on upcoming events, deadlines, and other news related to the Professional Educator Standards Board and the Paraeducator Board.
Paraeducators, we want to hear from you
Take our voluntary, anonymous survey to share your experience receiving Fundamental Course of Study training this school year. Take the survey.
Social and Emotional Learning standards added to the paraeducator standards of practice
Beginning February 1, 2020, training on the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) must include standards on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). Read the announcement.
New chair and member for Professional Educator Standards Board
The Governor’s office has announced a new chair and member appointment to the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB). Read the announcement.
Survey to help inform of educator mentoring in Washington
The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB), in collaboration with the Washington Education Association, is working to gather information about efforts taking place to mentor current and future educators in Washington. Read the announcement.
Learn what happened at PESB’s November board meeting
This newsletter provides key updates and policy changes that were presented at the November board meeting. Read the newsletter.
Funds available to explore bilingual high school teacher academy
A second round of mini grants are now available for schools interested in starting a bilingual focused high school teaching academy. Read the announcement.
