Learn about updates to the paraeducator certificate program, May board meeting decisions, and information on upcoming learning opportunities. See newsletter.
News
The latest information on upcoming events, deadlines, and other news related to the Professional Educator Standards Board and the Paraeducator Board.
Upcoming learning opportunities on new paraeducator training requirements
Several upcoming learning opportunities are being planned to help prepare and support school districts on their new training requirements. Read the announcement.
Two days of professional development now required for all instructional paraeducators
The legislative session came to an end on April 28, revealing an allocated amount of $12,001,000 for Washington school districts to provide two days of training (14 hours) to their paraeducators on the Fundamental Course of Study during school year 2019-20. Read the announcement.
Governor Inslee signs bill increasing access to teacher preparation programs
On April 24, Governor Inslee signed HB 1621, a bill to help admit more candidates into the teaching profession by removing the requirement of meeting a specific score on the WEST-B (WA Educator Skills Test – Basic) exam. Read the announcement.
What happened at PESB’s March board meeting?
Learn what happened at the March Professional Educator Standards Board meeting. See newsletter.
Grant applications available to pilot bilingual high school teacher academy
Washington school districts can now apply to participate in the Recruiting Washington Teachers – Bilingual Educators Initiative (RWT-BEI) pilot program. Applications are due April 30, 2019 by 5 p.m. Read the announcement.
April paraeducator certificate program newsletter
Learn about updates to the paraeducator certificate program, and decisions made at the March board meeting. See newsletter.
