During 2020-21, a year hit heavy by the pandemic, the number of beginning paraeducators sharply declined. [Read more…] about Number of new instructional paraeducators per school year
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Number of total instructional paraeducators by school year
The overall number of instructional paraeducators in the state somewhat declined during 2020-21. [Read more…] about Number of total instructional paraeducators by school year
Percent teachers of color to students of color by school district
As teacher diversity varies greatly across the state, to share on local conditions PESB has created this interactive tool showing the percentage of students of color versus the percentage of teachers of color by school district. [Read more…] about Percent teachers of color to students of color by school district
Teachers adding an endorsement
An increasing number of teachers are adding additional endorsements to their certificates. In 2020-21, the most popular add-on endorsements were English Language Arts and Middle Level Mathematics. [Read more…] about Teachers adding an endorsement
Teacher candidate edTPA assessment pass rate and average score
The edTPA is a performance assessment that teacher candidates must pass prior to becoming a certified teacher. Passing the edTPA is one way PESB knows if teacher candidates have been prepared with the skills necessary to serve K-12 students well. In 2017 the edTPA passing score was increased. In 2018-19 data collection moved to the Education Research and Data Center (ERDC). In 2020 PESB began a multiple measures pilot allowing teacher candidates to demonstrate alternative evidence of effective performance. [Read more…] about Teacher candidate edTPA assessment pass rate and average score
Percentage of conditional certificates issued in special education
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
Number of limited certificates issued per year
Limited certificates allow for hiring flexibility and can act as entry points to the profession. Districts can request a limited certificate for an individual who has not completed all the requirements for the regular certificate for that role. The number of limited certificates issued sharply increased between 2011 and 2018; a clear indicator of an educator shortage. Since 2018, the number of limited certificates issued has leveled off. [Read more…] about Number of limited certificates issued per year
