Professional growth plans (PGPs) are job-embedded, self-directed professional development. This is the count of reported PGPs completed each school year. [Read more…] about Professional Growth Plans (PGPs) completed per school year
Paraeducator training continues with district reimbursements confirmed
The 2021 legislative session has ended and Washington’s two-year budget has been released. Among the many decisions made, the Paraeducator Certificate Program received the funds needed to continue supporting and strengthening the state’s paraeducator workforce. Learn more.
Funds available to expand school libraries and support future educators
We are accepting grant applications to expand and diversify school libraries with books that promote the teaching profession. These grants are designed to help districts “grow their own” future teachers by supporting career exploration for students from underserved, multicultural, and multilingual communities. Learn more.
Race-ethnicity and gender of beginning educators
The percent of beginning teachers, principals, vice-principals, and ESAs who are people of color increases each school year. Use the “Educator Role” filter to view data on each educator role. [Read more…] about Race-ethnicity and gender of beginning educators
Updated code of conduct for Washington educators
At the March 2021 board meeting, PESB approved updates to the code of conduct and educator discipline system related to workgroup recommendations. Read the announcement.
You’re invited to a second paraeducator listening session
We’re excited to announce our second paraeducator listening session will take place on March 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. Learn more about the event.
1, 3, and 5 year in-state persistence of educators
This data shows the percentage of educators who persist as educators in WA K-12 anywhere in the state (in the same role or in any educator role). Use the filters to narrow the results to beginning educators or educators of any experience level.
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