On this page, you will find infographics, FAQs, and fact sheets for the different program areas that we oversee. These are outreach materials we create to help our partners and stakeholders better understand our work. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact us at pesb@k12.wa.us.
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Upcoming webinars on PGPs, the STEM requirement, and changes in certification policy
This Fall, we will be offering a variety of webinars on PGPs, the STEM requirement, and changes in certification policy. These webinars will provide information, changes to policy, deadlines and timelines around certification requirements, and provide attendees the opportunity to ask questions. Read the announcement.
Educator assessment system
Purpose The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is convening a workgroup to review state policy regarding the educator assessment system. On April 24, 2019, Governor Inslee signed HB 1621, a bill to help admit more candidates into the teaching profession by removing the requirement of meeting a specific score on the WEST-B (WA Educator Skills… (Read more)
“Grow your own” resources
Interested in “growing your own” teachers? Districts can find motivated, well-qualified teacher candidates by supporting and mobilizing local community members such as paraeducators, career changers, and young people to enter the teaching profession. The resources below will help you gather information to grow your own teachers, including curriculum, tools, templates, and research. Teacher pathways and… (Read more)