District Leaders,
The due date for 2023-24 Form Package (FP) 918—Paraeducator Training Reimbursement has been extended to Tuesday, October 1, 2024. If submitted by that time, district reimbursement will occur on the October apportionment.
If you have already submitted FP 918 and do not need to make any further edits, you can disregard this message.
- All training for the 2023-24 school year must be submitted by Tuesday, October 1, 2024. District reimbursement will appear on the October Apportionment.
- If you have already submitted FP 918 but need to have your package reopened to make edits, please contact Liisa Preslan, Operations Manager, liisa.preslan@k12.wa.us
- If you are NOT claiming reimbursement, you must indicate that in the confirmation section
Review Status
FP Submitted (nothing needed at this time):
- If your FP status is “Review Initiated” OR “Revision Initiated” you have submitted, and there is nothing you need to do unless you are directly notified.
FP started, but not submitted:
- If your FP status reads as “Peer review” or “Submitted for Peer Review”, your FP is NOT submitted, and is still awaiting internal district processing.
- FP 918 cannot be processed after October 1, 2024, if it remains in the “Peer Review” or “Submitted for Peer Review” status.
EGMS Account Information
As with other state grants, this Funding Package is now in the new Education Grant Management System (EGMS). Once logged in, how-to guides are available on our website to help you navigate the new system.
The administrator contact in your district can create sub-accounts as needed. To learn who in your district has access to EGMS, follow this link: District Contact List.
Support and Resources
- For detailed information about EGMS, including training materials, visit the OSPI EGMS Resources & Guides.
- Visit EGMS Office Hours for EGMS account questions and technical support
- FP 918 step-by-step how-to instructions can be found on the PESB website.
- Join PESB virtual office hours for additional support with filing out FP 918
District Leaders: Tuesdays at 3 PM
Questions
Alejandra Cruz-Martinez, Educator Workforce Coordinator
Alejandra.Cruz-Martinez@k12.wa.us
Thank you for your attention to this important update. Due to a high volume of inquiries, email response times may be longer than usual. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
