Beginning in 2022-23, districts must now provide all four days (28 hours) of FCS training to their paraeducators every school year. Previously, only two days were required. Read the announcement.
New standards enhance educator learning in cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion
On Friday, March 25, members of the Professional Educator Standards Board unanimously approved to adopt the newest set of cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion (CCDEI) standards for Washington educators. View the announcement.
PESB accepting proposals to revise RWT and BEI program curriculum
We are accepting proposals from consultants interested in leading a project to review and revise the current curriculum for the Recruiting Washington Teachers (RWT) and Bilingual Educators Initiative (BEI) programs. View the announcement.
March board meeting agenda and materials now available
Agenda and materials are now available for our March board meetings. View the announcement.
Paraeducator listening session happening March 29
We’re excited to announce a virtual paraeducator listening session on March 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. This event is an opportunity for our Paraeducator Board members to hear directly from paraeducators about their roles throughout the pandemic, and their experience receiving training on the Fundamental Course of Study and General Paraeducator Certificate. View the announcement.
Computer science grants for elementary educators has reopened
We have reopened a grant opportunity to help improve student access to computer science and assist elementary educators in implementing computer science learning. Applications are due March 4. View the announcement.
Grants available to support educator workforce system transformation
The Leaders in Education Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Racial justice (LEADER) initiative planning grant is now available. View the announcement.
