Educational staff associates (ESAs) provide education and health services to students in Washington State. PESB oversees assignment and credentialing policy for educational staff associates (ESAs). There are nine ESA roles. ESAs providing services through telepractice are subject to the same Washington ESA certification and licensure regulations as those providing in-person services.
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Changes to limited certificates
What is a limited certificate? Limited certificates provide flexibility in the Washington state educator certification system. With a limited certificate, educators who have not met full certification requirements may practice in classrooms and schools if certain conditions are met. Limited certificates can be an entry point to the profession. Individuals pursuing alternative routes to certification can… (Read more)
Endorsement competencies
Endorsement competencies outline the knowledge and skills that educators are expected to master in each endorsement area they are pursuing. How are endorsement competencies used? Programs will use the endorsement competency standards for pre-service or in-service teachers seeking to obtain their endorsements. Washington State uses the endorsement competency standards to develop the content assessment which… (Read more)
Providers for educational leadership and equity requirements
Eligible organizations The Legislature has designated the following organizations as eligible to offer professional learning in equity-based school practices and educational leadership: Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP); Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI); PESB-approved teacher or administrator preparation program providers; Washington Education Association (WEA); Washington State Educational Service Districts (ESDs); or Washington… (Read more)
Teacher of the visually impaired – specialty endorsement (2012)
This endorsement is for teachers who support the educational needs of students who are blind or have visual impairments. In November 2023, the Board adopted the NES Blind/Low Vision (603) as the content knowledge assessment for the TVI endorsement. Beginning January 30, 2024, TVI will only be issued as a regular endorsement. Teachers holding the… (Read more)
Standards and requirements
PESB operates a variety of standards to specify what Educator Preparation Program (EPP) quality looks like. EPP providers must ensure these standards are upheld through program structures. What are the standards and competencies? Program standards: Program standards identify program features and activities. View program standards. Role standards: Role standards define certificate-specific skills and knowledge for… (Read more)
PESB Listening Session for Adapted PE Specialty Endorsement Proposed Essential Learnings
Last week, the Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) added Adapted Physical Education (Adapted PE) specialty endorsement to the Washington state system. PESB, in collaboration with the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) & Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), is conducting a listening session October 10, to gather community and stakeholder feedback on the proposed essential learnings for… (Read more)