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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.

August 16, 2021

Computer science professional learning grants now available

To help improve student access to computer science and reduce educator workforce shortages, the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is offering grants of up to $25,000 for organizations to support educators seeking credentials in computer science. Learn more.

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August 3, 2021

July paraeducator certificate program newsletter

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

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August 3, 2021

New certificate renewal requirements

Beginning July 1, 2023, teachers and administrators across the career continuum must meet new professional learning requirements to renew their certificates. Established and passed by the Washington State Legislature in ESHB 1426, these new requirements include focused learning on equity-based school practices, educational leadership, and government-to-government relations. Read the announcement.

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July 19, 2021

Grant funds available to support alternative route programs and candidates

The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is offering grants of up to $280,000 to implement innovative “grow your own” teacher strategies that address workforce shortages, and recruit, support, and prepare diverse teacher candidates. Read the announcement.

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July 15, 2021

New certificate renewal requirements

Beginning July 1, 2023, teacher and administrator certificate renewal applications must include evidence of professional learning focused on equity-based school practices. Read the announcement.

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July 9, 2021

New member appointed to Paraeducator Board

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has appointed Doug Pace, a paraeducator and curriculum assistant in the Freeman School District, as the newest member to join the Paraeducator Board. Read the announcement.

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July 7, 2021

July board meeting agenda and materials now available

Agenda and materials are now available for our July board meetings. View the announcement.

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