As new developments continue to emerge with the outbreak of COVID-19, the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is providing additional guidance for preparation programs and educator candidates. Read the announcement.
News
The latest information on upcoming events, deadlines, and other news related to the Professional Educator Standards Board and the Paraeducator Board.
Webinars to provide update on 2020-21 teacher assignment policy
At the March board meeting, members approved an assignment table for 2020-21, including overall approaches to matching endorsements and course codes, as well as some specific individual changes. PESB will be hosting two informational webinars on new assignment policy. Read the announcement.
Webinar to share updates, answer questions on the paraeducator certificate program
We will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, March 31 at 10 a.m. to present on the paraeducator certificate program. Read the announcement.
New requirements for paraeducator certificate program, guidance on COVID-19
The 2020 legislative session has ended, resulting in funds to continue the training of paraeducators on the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) during the 2020-21 school year. Read the announcement.
Emergency teacher certificate available to meet assessment requirements
The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) has filed emergency rules allowing teachers to be eligible for an emergency certificate while they work to complete their assessment requirements. Read the announcement.
Certificate expiration dates extended one year for educators
The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) has filed emergency rules, extending the validity period on certificates expiring June 30, 2020 for one additional year. Read the announcement.
PESB guidance for educator preparation programs
In response to today’s announcement on mandatory school closures, PESB has filed emergency rule allowing educator preparation programs to review a candidate’s course work, field experience, work experience, and alternative learning experience. Read our announcement.
