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The latest information on upcoming events, deadlines, and other news related to the Professional Educator Standards Board and the Paraeducator Board.

October 11, 2021

September paraeducator certificate program newsletter

Learn about updates to the paraeducator certificate program, and September board meeting decisions. Read the newsletter.

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September 9, 2021

Webinar to provide updates for clock hour providers

We are hosting an informational webinar for clock hours providers on Friday, September 24, 2021, at 9 a.m. Learn more.

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September 1, 2021

Help inform the future of equity in educator standards

Beginning this September, PESB will convene a series of public and private listening sessions, as well as publish an online survey, to hear your feedback and insight on the first draft of the revised standards and training rubric. Read the announcement.

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August 26, 2021

Seeking volunteers to participate in grant review process

We are looking for individuals within Washington’s education community to serve as grant application reviewers. Learn more.

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August 23, 2021

You’re invited to attend a virtual “share fair” on implementing the paraeducator certificate program

Beginning school year 2021-22, districts must now provide 14 hours of training towards the general certificate to all paraeducators that have completed their Fundamental Course of Study (FCS). We would like to provide district staff with an opportunity to convene in small, virtual “share fairs” to listen and learn from one another about their implementation efforts. Learn more.

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August 20, 2021

LEADER initiative aims to tackle gaps in educator diversity through community engagement

The LEADER initiative, with $13.8 million invested over eight years, will focus on increasing community representation in teaching, supporting the systems changes needed to sustain these educators and leaders, and supporting the transformation toward just and equitable educator preparation programs, districts, and schools. Read the announcement.

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August 17, 2021

Emergency rule extended to help districts meet in-person training requirements for paraeducators

To support schools as they navigate in-person and hybrid learning, the Paraeducator Board has extended an emergency rule providing districts with continued flexibility to meet Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) in-person training requirements for paraeducators. Learn more.

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