Beginning September 1, 2019, candidates for certification seeking certain endorsements are required to pair it with a second endorsement. 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.
Governor appoints new member to PESB board
Governor Inslee has appointed longtime educator and principal, Tenesha Fremstad, as the newest member to join the Professional Educator Standards Board. Read the announcement.
New toolkit to help with district implementation of Paraeducator Certificate Program
A new toolkit is now available to assist school district staff who are responsible for implementing the required training. Read the announcement.
Changes made to ESA certification
PESB convened a workgroup in 2019 to review ESA certification policy. At the July 2019 board meeting, PESB approved changes to ESA certification policy based on the workgroup’s recommendations. Read the announcement.
July paraeducator certificate program newsletter
Learn about updates to the paraeducator certificate program, and July board meeting decisions and policy changes. See newsletter.
Changes made to clock hour policy
PESB convened a work group in 2019 to review Washington clock hour policy. At the July 2019 board meeting, PESB approved changes to clock hour policy based on the workgroup’s recommendations. Read the announcement.
Alternative routes grant applications now available
Application materials are now available for the Alternative Routes Block Grant (ARBG) and the ESD Alternative Routes Grant. Read the announcement.