PESB uses key performance indicators as part of their indicator-based program review (IBPR). Every two years, PESB reviews, revises, and re-approves the program indicators. Every indicator includes three componenets: Measurement: the data used to calculate the indicator; Comparison: the reference point the programs’ data are compared to; and Threshold: how different the program’s data can be… (Read more)
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Computer science specialty endorsement
Purpose PESB is convening a workgroup to develop essential learnings for two specialty endorsements in computer science: one in elementary computer science and one in secondary computer science. The Washington State Legislature has asked PESB to add these two specialty endorsements to the state system. Specialty endorsements provide professional growth opportunities for in-service educators and… (Read more)
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.
Content knowledge
Announcement: Many educator assessments now available online The Washington Professional Educator Standards Board is pleased to announce the availability of online proctoring for many content knowledge and basic skills tests. Online proctoring allows candidates to take a test securely from their home, school, or business. With a simple check-in process, a candidate can test without… (Read more)
Approval
Any institution wishing to offer an educator preparation or endorsement program in Washington State must be approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB). PESB oversees educator preparation programs for the following roles: Residency teacher (traditional and Alternative Routes) Residency principal Residency program administrator Initial superintendent Initial career and technical education (CTE) teacher (plan 1… (Read more)
Become a new program
Through our approval process, prospective educator preparation program (EPP) providers demonstrate readiness to meet PESB’s standards and requirements, so that candidates have quality options to develop themselves and their future students, schools, and districts. Please note that the approved Washington state preparation programs are required to have a physical location in Washington state. PESB approves… (Read more)
Agricultural education
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