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Members of the House of Representatives have requested a list of “innovative” teacher preparation initiatives that are designed to prepare teachers to meet the needs of today’s schools and students.  “Initiatives” may be sub-programs within a College of Education, specific courses or learning models, collaborations with other institutions or school districts, etc.

You may have seen a similar request for information from WACTE because we are using multiple channels to get this request out to those who may be in the best position to respond.  Please forward on your responses to Nicholas.Gillon@k12.wa.us, as well as WACTE and PESB, by ‪October 15 so that everyone is in the loop.

Key date – October 15, 2017
Contact – Nicholas.Gillon@k12.wa.us

If you’re interested in knowing what is taking place in the region around GYO educators, we would like to invite you to attend the Road Map GYO Educator Regional Gathering and be part of the ongoing regional conversation concerning growing your own educators.

Gates Foundation funding supports the efforts for the Regional Gatherings, as PESB brings many stakeholders together who are interested in the efforts to “Grow Your Own” Educators. During last year’s gathering we launched and celebrated the efforts reported in the “Grow Your Own” Teachers Report. I hope you will be able to join us this year, as we come together to discuss what has happened since we last gathered a year ago; celebrate the efforts since then; and talk about our organizations, partnerships, and next steps.

Please register to take part in the conversation for the Road Map GYO Educator Regional Gathering: Monday, October 23, 2:00-4:00pm, Highline College, Mt. Constance/Olympus, 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198. Register at Eventbrite

Related information – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gyo-educator-regional-road-map-gathering-tickets-38053275371
Key date – October 23, 2017
Contact – pathways@k12.wa.us

Educator Pathways and Workforce Development sends out monthly email newsletters and announcements, which you can subscribe to here. These are the newsletters sent out October 2017.

Educator Pathways and Workforce Development

Educator Pathways and Workforce Development October 2017 Newsletter

The Paraeducator Board sends out monthly email newsletters and announcements, which you can subscribe to here. These are the newsletters sent out October 2017.

Paraeducator Board

Call for Subcommittee Members to Review Paraeducator Modules

PESB sends out monthly email newsletters and announcements, which you can subscribe to here. These are the newsletters sent out October 2017.

PESB

News of Note October 2017

Educator Colleagues,

I’d like to formally announce The Professional Educator Standards Board has made a decision to seek new leadership for the agency. Jennifer Wallace will be moving on from her position as PESB Executive Director.

Ms. Wallace was the original Executive Director of the Board, overseeing its development and emergence as a critical agency in the advancement of education in Washington State over the last seventeen years. According to PESB Chair Luke Thomas, “The Board is deeply grateful for the advocacy the Jennifer provided for teachers throughout our state. The voice of teachers has been uniquely empowered through this self-regulating board that has grown in authority and purpose under the direction of Jennifer Wallace. We wish her the best in all future endeavors.”

For additional information, please see the full press release.

I have been appointed by the board as Acting Executive Director of the Professional Educator Standards Board. I look forward to working with our stakeholders to continue to advance the work of The Professional Educator Standards Board and the newly formed Paraeducator Board. Myself and our talented staff team looks forward to working with each of you.

The Board will continue its role as policymaker, through educator preparation oversight and licensure for educators. PESB will continue to advance educator workforce development and pursue policy and innovation that are responsive to educator shortage, continuing education and increasing the diversity of the workforce.

Thank you for your support as we transition,

Alexandra

Alexandra Manuel
Acting Executive Director
Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB)
600 Washington St. SE
Olympia, WA 98504
360.725. 6276
www.pesb.wa.gov

PESB is pleased to announce the Pipeline for Paraeducators Conditional Scholarship! This program can provide funding for paraeducators, with a minimum of three years classroom experience and no college degree, up to $4,000 towards earning their Associate of Arts degree from a Washington community or technical college, with the intention of becoming a fully certified teacher. Those awarded will be required to complete their AA within two years, making them eligible to enroll in an Alternative Route 1 program, and go on to earn their certification and teach for a minimum of two years. More information on the requirements and responsibilities of candidates can be found on PESB’s Educator Pathways site under Developing Current Educators.

Related information – Pipeline for Paraeducators Conditional Scholarship page
Key date – October 31, 2017
Contact – pathways@k12.wa.us