Learn about updates to the paraeducator certificate program, and January board meeting decisions and policy changes. See the newsletter.
Paraeducators, we want to hear from you
Take our voluntary, anonymous survey to share your experience receiving Fundamental Course of Study training this school year. Take the survey.
Social and Emotional Learning standards added to the paraeducator standards of practice
Beginning February 1, 2020, training on the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) must include standards on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). Read the announcement.
November paraeducator certificate program newsletter
Learn about updates to the paraeducator certificate program, and November board meeting decisions and policy changes. See the newsletter.
Reimbursing the paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study: iGrants package 918
During the 2019-20 school year, school districts are required to provide 14 hours of training on the Fundamental Course of Study to paraeducators. Districts can now begin the reimbursement process for providing this training. Read the announcement.
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
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.