This newsletter provides key updates and policy changes that were presented at the May board meeting. Read the newsletter.
News
The latest information on upcoming events, deadlines, and other news related to the Professional Educator Standards Board and the Paraeducator Board.
Grants now available to support professional learning for educators
The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is offering grants of up to $15,000 to support educator retention through learning communities using professional growth plans (PGPs). Read our announcement.
May paraeducator certificate program newsletter
Learn about updates to the paraeducator certificate program, and May board meeting decisions and policy changes. See the newsletter.
New district training materials available for paraeducator certificate program
We’re excited to announce the release of these new curriculum materials to help districts meet the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) training requirements. Read the announcement.
Three new members join the Paraeducator Board
Educators Lizzy Sebring, Jamie Wells, and Lisa Markussen are the three newest members to be appointed to Washington State’s Paraeducator Board. Read the announcement.
May board meetings moved to virtual format, strategic plan forums cancelled
Due to the ongoing public health safety concerns from the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we are making adjustments to our May in-person gatherings. Read the announcement.
Application deadline extended for RWT-BEI grant
The application deadline has been extended for a competitive grant of up to $50,000 to initiate or continue to operate a Recruiting Washington Teachers – Bilingual Educators Initiative (RWT-BEI) high school teacher academy program. Read the announcement.
