Effective July 23, 2023, there will be changes to paraeducator minimum employment requirements. Previous legislation had specifically allowed for only one assessment to meet the requirement. That has now changed. HB 1015 passed during the last legislative session, granting the Paraeducator Board the authority to approve the assessments, and set the passing scores, that will meet… (Read more)
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Minimum employment requirements
As of July 23rd, 2023, all employed paraeducators must meet the following minimum employment requirements: Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent (for more detailed information on what is considered equivalent, please read our FAQ (document) In addition, a paraeducator must meet one of the following:… (Read more)
BULLETIN NO. 001-18: Reporting total number of paraeducators who meet employment requirements
( X ) Action Required Due date: October 1, 2018 ( X ) Informational TO: Educational Service District Superintendents School District Superintendents School District Business Managers School District Human Resource Directors FROM: Alexandra Manuel, Executive Director, PESB RE: Reporting the total number of paraeducators who meet employment requirements CONTACT: Jack Busbee, Program Manager, Paraeducator Board 360-725-6377,… (Read more)
STEM Certificate Renewal Requirement – Update
At its March 2018 regular meeting, the PESB established a list of specific endorsements subject to the STEM certificate renewal requirement. Beginning on September 1, 2019, renewal applications for residency, professional, and continuing teacher and CTE certificates must document completion of at least 15 clock hours, or at least one goal from an annual professional… (Read more)
Equity-based school practices
What is the equity-based school practices requirement? As part of the 100 clock hours for certificate renewal, teachers and administrators must complete clock hours, professional growth plans (PGPs), or credits focused on equity-based school practices aligned to the cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion (CCDEI) standards. Teachers must complete 15 clock hours or the equivalent… (Read more)
Substitute paraeducator
Purpose The substitute paraeducator subcommittee is charged with submitting recommendations to the Paraeducator Board on whether or not substitute paraeducators must meet the minimum employment requirements or complete the professional development training (training only required if funded by the Legislature). Meeting information and materials Meeting Date Materials 1 June 29, 2018 Agenda (document) Materials (folder)… (Read more)
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.
