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
2017-2018
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
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
