Mini grants are now available for schools interested in starting a bilingual focused high school teaching academy. 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.
PESB September newsletter: agency updates and reminders
Our September newsletter includes information on upcoming webinars, changes made in certification policy, grant opportunities, and new resources for district implementation of the paraeducator certificate program. Read the newsletter.
Upcoming webinars on PGPs, the STEM requirement, and changes in certification policy
This Fall, we will be offering a variety of webinars on PGPs, the STEM requirement, and changes in certification policy. These webinars will provide information, changes to policy, deadlines and timelines around certification requirements, and provide attendees the opportunity to ask questions. Read the announcement.
Learn what happened at PESB’s July board meeting
This newsletter provides key updates and policy changes that were presented at the July board meeting. Read the newsletter.
New certification requirements for dual endorsements
Beginning September 1, 2019, candidates for certification seeking certain endorsements are required to pair it with a second endorsement. Read the announcement.
Governor appoints new member to PESB board
Governor Inslee has appointed longtime educator and principal, Tenesha Fremstad, as the newest member to join the Professional Educator Standards Board. Read the announcement.
New toolkit to help with district implementation of Paraeducator Certificate Program
A new toolkit is now available to assist school district staff who are responsible for implementing the required training. Read the announcement.