Application materials are now available for the Alternative Routes Block Grant (ARBG) and the ESD Alternative Routes Grant. 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.
Professional learning grants are now available
The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is offering up to six $15,000 grants to support educator learning through professional growth plans (PGPs). Read the announcement.
Share your stories about professional learning
We are gathering positive PGP and clock hour stories to highlight first-hand educator experiences of success.Your stories will be used to promote professional learning throughout Washington. Read the announcement.
New member appointed to the Paraeducator Board
The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) has appointed Dr. Yukari Amos, a professor from Central Washington University, as the four-year institution of higher education representative on the Paraeducator Board. Read the announcement.
May paraeducator certificate program newsletter
Learn about updates to the paraeducator certificate program, May board meeting decisions, and information on upcoming learning opportunities. See newsletter.
Upcoming learning opportunities on new paraeducator training requirements
Several upcoming learning opportunities are being planned to help prepare and support school districts on their new training requirements. Read the announcement.
Two days of professional development now required for all instructional paraeducators
The legislative session came to an end on April 28, revealing an allocated amount of $12,001,000 for Washington school districts to provide two days of training (14 hours) to their paraeducators on the Fundamental Course of Study during school year 2019-20. Read the announcement.
