“Washington’s 2018 Teacher of the Year: ‘Be fearless, be kind, get to know your neighbors’”, published by The Seattle Times [Mandy Manning is a member of the Paraeducator Board]
News
The latest information on upcoming events, deadlines, and other news related to the Professional Educator Standards Board and the Paraeducator Board.
Reminder: WEST-B and Content Assessment Test Requirements
In response to a March 2015 Board decision, beginning September 1, 2017, WAC 181-78A-300 requires candidates admitted on a case-by-case basis per RCW 28A, who have not met the basic skills testing requirement at the time of admission, must pass this requirement prior to student teaching. In addition, all candidates must attempt at least one content assessment test (NES or WEST-E) prior to student teaching. Please contact Nick Gillon with any questions.
Contact – Nicholas.Gillon@k12.wa.us
Washington State Taps Paraeducators to Fill Special Education Teacher Shortage
“Washington State Taps Paraeducators to Fill Special Education Teacher Shortage”, published by Education Week
Paraeducators Find Alternate Path to Teaching: School districts take part in partnership that helps them earn full-time certification
With principals in ‘crisis mode,’ new Washington state law taps into thousands of potential teacher recruits
“With principals in ‘crisis mode,’ new Washington state law taps into thousands of potential teacher recruits”, published by the Seattle Times
Alternative Route Teacher Preparation Programs Map
Alternative Route teacher preparation programs map (March 2017)
Alternative Route Block Grants Awarded
Alternative Route Block Grants awarded: 9 preparation programs receive $2.53M to support alternative routes to teacher certification (November 2016)
