Austin Majors

PESB is pleased to announce the Pipeline for Paraeducators Conditional Scholarship! This program can provide funding for paraeducators, with a minimum of three years classroom experience and no college degree, up to $4,000 towards earning their Associate of Arts degree from a Washington community or technical college, with the intention of becoming a fully certified teacher. Those awarded will be required to complete their AA within two years, making them eligible to enroll in an Alternative Route 1 program, and go on to earn their certification and teach for a minimum of two years. More information on the requirements and responsibilities of candidates can be found on PESB’s Educator Pathways site under Developing Current Educators.

Related information – Pipeline for Paraeducators Conditional Scholarship page
Key date – October 31, 2017
Contact – pathways@k12.wa.us

This FAQ (PDF) is a reminder to the field regarding the ongoing transition of endorsement competencies and program standards to national standards. This document seeks to answer questions that you may have about the timeline and the implications this shift has for your program.

Related information – https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0cTP2pZpCsKbHhFMThsVW1XOFk/view?usp=sharing (updated 10.10.2017)
Contact – Nicholas.Gillion@k12.wa.us or Chelsea.Whealdon@k12.wa.us

PESB sends out monthly email newsletters and announcements, which you can subscribe to here. These are the newsletters sent out September 2017.

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News of Note September 2017

“Bilingual Paraeducators Bridge Gap Between Student, Teacher“, published by Gov. Jay Inslee and his administration

“Tackling The Lack Of Teacher Diversity In Washington Schools“, published by Northwest Public Radio

“Washington’s 2018 Teacher of the Year: ‘Be fearless, be kind, get to know your neighbors’”, published by The Seattle Times [Mandy Manning is a member of the Paraeducator Board]

In response to a March 2015 Board decision, beginning September 1, 2017, WAC 181-78A-300 requires candidates admitted on a case-by-case basis per RCW 28A, who have not met the basic skills testing requirement at the time of admission, must pass this requirement prior to student teaching. In addition, all candidates must attempt at least one content assessment test (NES or WEST-E) prior to student teaching. Please contact Nick Gillon with any questions.

Contact – Nicholas.Gillon@k12.wa.us