Qualified special education teachers continue to be a significant shortage area in Washington’s educator workforce. The percentage of conditional certificates issued in special education continues to increase. [Read more…] about Percentage of conditional certificates issued in special education
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K-12 student time spent in courses taught by an out-of-endorsement teacher
K-12 courses are generally taught by teachers who often have an endorsement that PESB has matched to that course, but districts can choose to place a teacher in an out of endorsement assignment. In 2019-20, the amount of student time spent in class with out-of-endorsement teachers ranged from 0% to approximately 62.95%, depending on the district. [Read more…] about K-12 student time spent in courses taught by an out-of-endorsement teacher
Endorsements recommended by educator preparation program providers
PESB encourages preparation program providers to work with state and local agencies to address specific endorsement or educator role shortages. [Read more…] about Endorsements recommended by educator preparation program providers
Beginning teacher time to hire
75% of beginning teachers from Washington teacher preparation programs have found employment as a Washington public school teacher one year after their certification. By 3 years after their certification, 84% of newly certified teachers have been hired as a WA public school teacher. [Read more…] about Beginning teacher time to hire
