The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) and the Paraeducator Board are pleased to announce the release of their 2021-25 strategic plan. 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.
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.
January paraeducator certificate program newsletter
Learn about updates to the paraeducator certificate program, and January board meeting decisions. Read the newsletter.
Dates extended for emergency teacher certificates
A new emergency rule has extended the dates for preparation programs to recommend teacher candidates for an emergency certificate. To be recommended for this certificate, candidates must have met all program completion requirements with the exception of one or more assessments. Read the announcement.
ParaPro assessment now available for remote testing
Beginning February 2, 2021, you can take the ParaPro assessment remotely from your own computer at home or another secure location. Read the announcement.
Free WEST-B practice tests are now available
Washington candidates now have access to a free, interactive, full-length practice test for each of the Washington Educator Skills Test—Basic (WEST—B) subtests. Read the announcement.
PESB and Paraeducator Board will convene virtually for January meetings
Our January meetings for the Professional Educator Standards Board and the Paraeducator Board will be held virtually next week. Read the announcement.
