As the agency responsible for overseeing many of Washingtonβs educator workforce policies, the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is uniquely positioned to hold preparation programs accountable for how they recruit, support, and prepare diverse and classroom-ready educators. PESB regulates the quality and effectiveness of preparation programs through initial approval and ongoing review. Program review involves… (Read more)
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Collaborative schools for innovation and success
Background The 2012 Legislature passed legislation creating the Collaborative Schools for Innovation and Success (CSIS) pilot program. The purpose of the act is to authorize pilot projects where colleges of education collaborate with school districts to establish collaborative schools for innovation and success serving particularly at-risk and low-achieving students. Each pilot collaboration is intended both… (Read more)
Business and marketing education (2019)
For questions about the upcoming changes to the business and marketing education competencies, please contact Jisu Ryu at Jisu.Ryu@pesb@k12.wa.us
District reimbursement
The Paraeducator Board relies on iGrants – an online platform used by OSPI and PESB to manage state and federal grants – for data collection and to help determine district reimbursement amounts. Throughout the school year, districts must submit claims through iGrants to receive funding intended to help offset training costs. Reimbursement funds are provided… (Read more)
Program design overview
First steps PESB has developed an RWT District Informational Packet (PDF) in order to help districts and teachers interested in starting their own program think through some of the program needs. This packet provides some foundational information, a curriculum overview, and suggestions for thinking about partnerships and putting together an implementation team. Program design flexibility… (Read more)
Elementary mathematics specialist – specialty endorsement (2007)
Note: Candidates can only add this specialty endorsement to an existing teaching certificate (WAC 181-82A-208).
27-month review
Educator preparation programs are initially approved to serve and instruct candidates for 27 months. Before the 27-month period ends, PESB will conduct site visits to determine if the program is meeting compliance with state requirements. The quality and value of the program is determined by looking at the programsβ performance, design fidelity, standards, key performance… (Read more)