Beginning February 1, 2020, training on the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) must include standards on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). 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.
New chair and member for Professional Educator Standards Board
The Governor’s office has announced a new chair and member appointment to the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB). Read the announcement.
Survey to help inform of educator mentoring in Washington
The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB), in collaboration with the Washington Education Association, is working to gather information about efforts taking place to mentor current and future educators in Washington. Read the announcement.
Learn what happened at PESB’s November board meeting
This newsletter provides key updates and policy changes that were presented at the November board meeting. Read the newsletter.
Funds available to explore bilingual high school teacher academy
A second round of mini grants are now available for schools interested in starting a bilingual focused high school teaching academy. Read the announcement.
Student Voice eliminated from edTPA
At the November 2019 board meeting, members from the Professional Educator Standards Board approved eliminating the Student Voice rubrics from edTPA, effective Fall 2020. Read the announcement.
November paraeducator certificate program newsletter
Learn about updates to the paraeducator certificate program, and November board meeting decisions and policy changes. See the newsletter.
