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To enroll in an online learning course, select “enroll.” All of PESB’s online learning courses are free and self-paced.

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Recruiting Washington Teachers (RWT)

Recruiting Washington Teachers is a high school teacher academy curriculum with the goal of growing diverse future teachers. This course provides professional development for teachers and administrators of RWT.

The Recruiting Washington Teachers Program and Curriculum is a product of the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) and is intended to build a teaching pathway for high school students into the profession. The curriculum is rooted in the assets students possess and will benefit and enrich diversity, culture and equity in classrooms and throughout the educational experience.

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This Moodle course was developed by a committee of Washington teachers based on big ideas in the Recruiting Washington Teachers Curriculum and on what newer teachers to this curriculum will need/want to know as they prepare to teach this class. Therefore, the modules aren’t a play-by-play of the RWT Curriculum, but rather a deeper dive on selected topics, information and resources that will be most useful to assisting a newer teacher’s understanding and preparation for the class. That said, the information and activities in these modules are relevant to any educator, whether they are teaching this course or not, and address important understandings about culture and equity in education that are good for the development and growth of all educators.

While the modules in this course do not need to be completed in order, they do follow a suggested organization for a class that may be helpful to a newer RWT teacher. Modules 1 – 5 are aligned with units 1 – 5 in the RWT Curriculum. Modules 6 – 9 are more of the “how-to” of building and implementing a teacher academy program in a school and district and also provide systems information about the teaching continuum in Washington State.

 

If you have any questions about this course, please email us at Pathways@k12.wa.us and we will be happy to assist you.
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Paraeducators: what we do matters

The online course is organized into 13 self-guided modules specifically for paraeducators. A district may use this resource to provide online training at no cost to help meet 13 hours of Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) training. Districts interested in exploring this option must review the crosswalk document between the FCS curriculum and the online course.

Paraeducators should not complete this online course without the direction of their school district.

Each module includes:

  • Video insights from experienced paraeducators, teachers, and school administrators.
  • Examples, problem-solving challenges, and best practices, specifically from the perspective of paraeducators.
  • Reflection prompts that allow you to draw on your own experience and expertise.
  • Real-world activities for applying new strategies in your school.

UPDATE (November 18, 2019):

  • If you are accessing this online course for the first time, please do so by following this link to the online course.
  • If you created an account before November 18, 2019, please follow this link to the online course.
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ELL Subject Matter Certificate

The online course meets the requirements of the English Language Learner Paraeducator Standards of Practice, including the knowledge and skill competencies approved by the Paraeducator Board. Completion of all five modules in this course satisfies the 20-clock-hour training requirement for the ELL Subject Matter Certificate. To attain the certificate, a paraeducator must first complete training requirements of the Fundamental Course of Study.

UPDATE (November 18, 2019):

  • If you are accessing this online course for the first time, please do so by following this link to the online course.
  • If you created an account before November 18, 2019, please follow this link to the online course.
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Special Education Subject Matter Certificate

The online course meets the requirements of the Special Education Paraeducator Standards of Practice, including the knowledge and skill competencies approved by the Paraeducator Board. Completion of all four modules in this course satisfies the 20-clock-hour training requirement for the Special Education Subject Matter Certificate. To attain the certificate, a paraeducator must first complete training requirements of the Fundamental Course of Study.

UPDATE (November 18, 2019):

  • If you are accessing this online course for the first time, please do so by following this link to the online course.
  • If you created an account before November 18, 2019, please follow this link to the online course.
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Teachers working with paraeducators

A majority of paraeducators work directly with students in their formative years, at all levels, from early learning to high school, and with diverse learners, such as students with disabilities and English Learners. This comes with the need for training for teachers on how to best support and supervise paraeducators. This course is designed to provide teachers with strategies for collaborating with paraeducators and for developing an effective working partnership.

UPDATE (November 18, 2019):

  • If you are accessing this online course for the first time, please do so by following this link to the online course.
  • If you created an account before November 18, 2019, please follow this link to the online course.
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Principals and administrators working with paraeducators

Over the past decade, there have been increasing numbers of students eligible for special education receiving services within general education classrooms. This has led to paraeducators often playing key roles in ensuring the successful supports and services for students within their school. In addition, the student population is becoming more culturally and linguistically diverse. As the needs of students are becoming more complex, the skills required of paraeducators are expanding, which means it is paramount for school leaders to carefully hire and actively engage in supporting paraeducators throughout the school year. As paraprofessional roles and responsibilities continue to grow, principals must design systems and supports to ensure high quality personnel and services to students with disabilities and English Learners. The course is designed to equip school leaders with the skills necessary to successfully hire and on-board paraeducators.

UPDATE (November 18, 2019):

  • If you are accessing this online course for the first time, please do so by following this link to the online course.
  • If you created an account before November 18, 2019, please follow this link to the online course.
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Building your educator workforce

To better support district HR offices, PESB and the OSPI Title II office worked together to develop online training modules. These tools are intended to assist HR staff in their efforts to identify, hire, and support the educators who best meet their district’s workforce needs. Read more about this training.