WEST/NES test prep resources Guidance for programs on the case-by-case exception process for content knowledge assessments Free online WEST-B & ParaPro prep modules (folder) from Center of Excellence for Careers in Teaching Free online WEST-B prep module, builds from the Center of Excellence materials above Free ACT/SAT prep – If you have not located this… (Read more)
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A About PESB About the Paraeducator Board Alternative Route Block Grant Alternative Routes Descriptions Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification Annual Reporting Data Cycle Annual Report on Educator Preparation and… (Read more)
National standards and competencies adoption
National professional standards are now being integrated into each of Washington’s endorsement competencies. This transition maintains the rigor of endorsement competencies. Adoption of each new standard will go through a vetting process with stakeholders and content area experts. Once the national standards are adopted, they will replace the existing Washington endorsement competencies. Future versions of… (Read more)
Grow Your Own Initiative
The PESB “Grow Your Own” infrastructure pilot grant group defines Grow Your Own (GYO) as programs that are highly collaborative, community-rooted, and provide intensive supports including recruiting, developing, placing, and retaining diverse educators. GYO programs also dismantle institutional racism, work towards educational equity, and improve academic outcomes for all students. (Adapted from GYOC, a national… (Read more)
Grow Your Own teachers report
About the “Grow Your Own” teachers report Best practices as it relates to human resources, recruitment and advancement, high schools teacher academies, para/emergency substitute pipeline, engaging career changers and retirees, and candidate tracking across systems. Demographic report with data that demonstrates teacher shortage needs and the potential opportunities to strengthen workforce development through Grow Your… (Read more)
Teacher Prep Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jennifer Wallace, (360)725-6275, Jennifer.Wallace@PESB.wa.gov Olympia, Washington – February 11, 2016 Professional Educator Standards Board Approves First Community College to Offer Teacher Preparation Program Well-timed to help address the state’s increased demand for teachers to achieve K-3 class size reduction, Pierce College has been approved by the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges and… (Read more)
Program standards
Preparation program approval standards are established in WAC 181-78A-220. The domains of practice and program components identify program features and activities required for initial and ongoing program approval. Approved May, 2018. Updated August, 2021.