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WA Rev Code § 28A.410.277 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.410 - Certification.|28A.410.277 - Washington professional educator standards board—Continuing education requirements for administrator and teacher certificate renewals.

RCW 28A.410.277 Washington professional educator standards board—Continuing education requirements for administrator and teacher certificate renewals.(1) The Washington professional educator standards board must adopt rules for renewal of administrator certificates and teacher certificates that meet the continuing education requirements of this section.(2) To renew an administrator certificate on or after July 1, 2023, continuing education must meet the following requirements: 10 percent must focus on equity-based school practices, 10 percent must focus on the national professional standards for education leaders, and five percent must focus on government-to-government relationships with federally recognized tribes.(3) To renew a teacher certificate on or after July 1, 2023, 15 percent of continuing education must focus on equity-based school practices. This subsection (3) does not apply to a person renewing both a teacher certificate and an administrator certificate.(4)(a) Except as provided under (b) of this subsection (4), continuing education must be provided by one or more of the following entities, if they are an approved clock hour provider:(i) The office of the superintendent of public instruction;(ii) A school district;(iii) An educational service district;(iv) A Washington professional educator standards board-approved administrator or teacher preparation program;(v) The association of Washington school principals; or(vi) The Washington education association.(b) Continuing education related to government-to-government relationships with federally recognized tribes must be provided by one or more subject matter experts approved by the governor's office on Indian affairs in collaboration with the tribal leaders congress on education and the office of Native education in the office of the superintendent of public instruction.(5) Continuing education focused on equity-based school practices must be aligned with the standards for cultural competency developed under *RCW 28A.410.260.[ 2021 c 77 § 1.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.410.260 was amended by 2021 c 197 § 4, changing the term "standards for cultural competency" to "cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards of practice."
WA Rev Code § 28A.410.278 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.410 - Certification.|28A.410.278 - Residency principal certificates—Principal preparation program requirements.

RCW 28A.410.278 Residency principal certificates—Principal preparation program requirements.(1) After August 31, 2013, candidates for a residency principal certificate must have demonstrated knowledge of teacher evaluation research and Washington's evaluation requirements and successfully completed opportunities to practice teacher evaluation skills.(2) At a minimum, principal preparation programs must address the following knowledge and skills related to evaluations under RCW 28A.405.100:(a) Examination of teacher and principal evaluation criteria, and four-level rating evaluation system, and the preferred instructional and leadership frameworks used to describe the evaluation criteria;(b) Classroom observations;(c) The use of student growth data and multiple measures of performance;(d) Evaluation conferencing;(e) Development of classroom teacher and principal support plans resulting from an evaluation; and(f) Use of an online tool to manage the collection of observation notes, teacher and principal-submitted materials, and other information related to the conduct of the evaluation.[ 2019 c 295 § 304; 2012 c 35 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28A.310.235.Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28B.10.033.Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28B.102.030.Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.415.265.Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.410.287.
WA Rev Code § 28A.410.283 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.410 - Certification.|28A.410.283 - Uniform, statewide performance assessment of teaching effectiveness—Prohibited as requirement.

RCW 28A.410.283 Uniform, statewide performance assessment of teaching effectiveness—Prohibited as requirement.The Washington professional educator standards board may not adopt rules requiring that candidates for residency teacher certification take or pass a uniform, statewide performance assessment of teaching effectiveness.[ 2021 c 198 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2021 c 198: "(1) The legislature acknowledges that passing the evidence-based assessment of teaching effectiveness, known as the edTPA, may be a barrier to some candidates becoming fully certificated teachers in Washington. The legislature seeks to promote academic success and reduce barriers for all students, particularly candidates of color, candidates for whom English is a second language, and candidates from low-income households. The legislature is also concerned that candidates from low-income households have difficulty paying for the edTPA, which is administered by a third party. (2) The legislature finds that the state approval process requires each teacher preparation program to ensure that teacher candidates demonstrate the most recently published interstate teacher assessment and support consortium standards, the state-adopted cultural competency standards, and the state-adopted social-emotional learning standards. The legislature recognizes that teacher candidates may demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and competencies in a variety of ways and settings. The legislature trusts that teacher preparation programs can use multiple measures to evaluate whether teacher candidates meet or exceed the standards, without relying on a statewide assessment. Therefore, the legislature intends to eliminate taking or passing the edTPA as a prerequisite for residency teacher state certification. Nothing in this legislation prohibits a teacher preparation program from using the edTPA as a formative tool so long as notification is included in all program descriptions." [ 2021 c 198 § 1.]Effective date—2021 c 198: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 5, 2021]." [ 2021 c 198 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.410.285 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.410 - Certification.|28A.410.285 - Teacher preparation programs.

RCW 28A.410.285 Teacher preparation programs.Each Washington professional educator standards board-approved teacher preparation program, including an alternative route teacher certification program, must develop a plan regarding field placement of student teachers in accordance with RCW 28B.10.033.[ 2019 c 295 § 203.]NOTES:Effective date—Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28A.310.235.Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28B.10.033.Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28B.102.030.Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.415.265.Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.410.287.
WA Rev Code § 28A.410.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.410 - Certification.|28A.410.290 - Teacher and administrator preparation program approval standards—Community college and nonhigher education provider programs—Alternative route program inclusion.

RCW 28A.410.290 Teacher and administrator preparation program approval standards—Community college and nonhigher education provider programs—Alternative route program inclusion.(1) By September 30, 2010, the professional educator standards board shall review and revise teacher and administrator preparation program approval standards and proposal review procedures at the residency certificate level to ensure they are rigorous and appropriate standards for an expanded range of potential providers, including community college and nonhigher education providers. All approved providers must adhere to the same standards and comply with the same requirements.(2) Beginning September 30, 2010, the professional educator standards board must accept proposals for community college and nonhigher education providers of educator preparation programs. Proposals must be processed and considered by the board as expeditiously as possible.(3) By September 1, 2011, all professional educator standards board-approved residency teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 not currently a partner in an alternative route program approved by the professional educator standards board must submit to the board a proposal to offer one or more of the alternative route programs that meet the requirements of RCW 28A.660.020 and * 28A.660.040.[ 2010 c 235 § 502.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.660.040 was repealed by 2017 c 14 § 3.Finding—2010 c 235: See note following RCW 28A.405.245.
WA Rev Code § 28A.410.292 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.410 - Certification.|28A.410.292 - Articulated pathway for teacher preparation and certification—Program approval.

RCW 28A.410.292 Articulated pathway for teacher preparation and certification—Program approval.The professional educator standards board and the state board for community and technical colleges may exercise their respective authorities regarding program approval to implement the articulated pathway for teacher preparation and certification recommended pursuant to section 2, chapter 136, Laws of 2014 in approved teacher certification programs and certificate and degree programs offered by community and technical colleges.[ 2014 c 136 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.410.294 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.410 - Certification.|28A.410.294 - Teacher and administrator preparation—Working with paraeducators.

RCW 28A.410.294 Teacher and administrator preparation—Working with paraeducators.The professional educator standards board, in consultation with the paraeducator board created in RCW 28A.413.020 and the office of the superintendent of public instruction, shall incorporate into the content required to complete a professional educator standards board-approved teacher or administrator preparation program the following:(1) For teachers, information on how to direct a paraeducator working with students in the paraeducators' classroom; and(2) For administrators, information on how to supervise and evaluate paraeducators.[ 2017 c 237 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.410.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.410 - Certification.|28A.410.300 - Review of district and educator workforce data.

RCW 28A.410.300 Review of district and educator workforce data.Beginning with the 2010 school year and annually thereafter, each educational service district, in cooperation with the professional educator standards board, must convene representatives from school districts within that region and professional educator standards board-approved educator preparation programs to review district and regional educator workforce data, make biennial projections of certificate staffing needs, and identify how recruitment and enrollment plans in educator preparation programs reflect projected need.[ 2010 c 235 § 506.]NOTES:Finding—2010 c 235: See note following RCW 28A.405.245.
WA Rev Code § 28A.410.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.410 - Certification.|28A.410.310 - Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.

RCW 28A.410.310 Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.Any compliance reporting requirements as a result of laws in this chapter that apply to second-class districts may be submitted in accordance with RCW 28A.330.250.[ 2011 c 45 § 32.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—2011 c 45: See note following RCW 28A.330.250.
WA Rev Code § 28A.410.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.410 - Certification.|28A.410.330 - Microcredentials.

RCW 28A.410.330 Microcredentials.The Washington professional educator standards board is prohibited from expanding the use of microcredentials beyond the microcredential pilot grant programs in existence on May 8, 2019, unless and until the legislature directs the board to do so.[ 2019 c 295 § 306.]NOTES:Effective date—Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28A.310.235.Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28B.10.033.Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28B.102.030.Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.415.265.Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.410.287.
WA Rev Code § 28A.413.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.413 - Paraeducators.|28A.413.005 - Findings.

RCW 28A.413.005 Findings.Paraeducators provide the majority of instruction in programs designed by the legislature to reduce the opportunity gap. By setting common statewide standards, requiring training in the standards, and offering career development for paraeducators, as well as training for teachers and principals who work with paraeducators, students in these programs have a better chance of succeeding.[ 2017 c 237 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.413.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.413 - Paraeducators.|28A.413.010 - Definitions.

RCW 28A.413.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Advanced paraeducator certificate" means a credential earned by a paraeducator who may have the following duties: Assisting in highly impacted classrooms, assisting in specialized instructional support and instructional technology applications, mentoring and coaching other paraeducators, and acting as a short-term emergency substitute teacher.(2) "Board" means the paraeducator board established in RCW 28A.413.020.(3) "English language learner programs" means the English language learners program, the transitional bilingual instruction program, and the federal limited English proficiency program.(4) "English language learner certificate" means a credential earned by a paraeducator working with students in English language learner programs.(5) "Paraeducator" means a classified public school or school district employee who works under the supervision of a certificated or licensed staff member to support and assist in providing instructional and other services to students and their families. Paraeducators are not considered certificated instructional staff as that term and its meaning are used in this title.(6) "Special education certificate" means a credential earned by a paraeducator working with students in special education programs.[ 2017 c 237 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.413.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.413 - Paraeducators.|28A.413.020 - Paraeducator board.

RCW 28A.413.020 Paraeducator board.(1)(a) The paraeducator board is created, consisting of nine members to be appointed to four-year terms.(b) Vacancies on the board must be filled by appointment or reappointment as described in subsection (2) of this section to terms of four years.(c) No person may serve as a member of the board for more than two consecutive full four-year terms.(d) The governor must biennially appoint the chair of the board. No board member may serve as chair for more than four consecutive years.(2) Appointments to the board must be made as follows, subject to confirmation by the senate:(a) The superintendent of public instruction shall appoint a basic education paraeducator, a special education paraeducator, an English language learner paraeducator, a teacher, a principal, and a representative of the office of the superintendent of public instruction;(b) The Washington state parent teacher association shall appoint a parent whose child receives instructional support from a paraeducator;(c) The state board for community and technical colleges shall appoint a representative of the community and technical college system; and(d) The student achievement council shall appoint a representative of a four-year institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016.(3) The professional educator standards board shall administer the board.(4) Each member of the board must be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and must be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the board in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.(5) Members of the board may create informal advisory groups as needed to inform the board's work.(6) The governor may remove a member of the board for neglect of duty, misconduct, malfeasance or misfeasance in office, or for incompetency or unprofessional conduct as defined in chapter 18.130 RCW. In such a case, the governor shall file with the secretary of state a statement of the causes for and the order of removal from the board, and the secretary of state shall send a certified copy of the statement of causes and order of removal to the last known post office address of the member.[ 2017 c 237 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.413.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.413 - Paraeducators.|28A.413.030 - Board—Powers and duties—Rules—Superintendent of public instruction as administrator of rules.

RCW 28A.413.030 Board—Powers and duties—Rules—Superintendent of public instruction as administrator of rules.(1) The paraeducator board has the following powers and duties:(a) Based on the recommendations of the paraeducator work group established in chapter 136, Laws of 2014, adopt: (i) Minimum employment requirements for paraeducators, as described in RCW 28A.413.040; and (ii) paraeducator standards of practice, as described in RCW 28A.413.050;(b) Establish requirements and policies for a general paraeducator certificate, as described in RCW 28A.413.070;(c) Based on the recommendations of the paraeducator work group established in chapter 136, Laws of 2014, establish requirements and policies for subject matter certificates in English language learner and special education, as described in RCW 28A.413.080;(d) Based on the recommendations of the paraeducator work group established in chapter 136, Laws of 2014, establish requirements and policies for an advanced paraeducator certificate, as described in RCW 28A.413.090;(e) By September 1, 2018, approve, and develop if necessary, courses required to meet the provisions of this chapter, where the courses are offered in a variety of means that will limit cost and improve access;(f) Make policy recommendations, as necessary, for a paraeducator career ladder that will increase opportunities for paraeducator advancement through advanced education, professional learning, and increased instructional responsibility;(g) Collaborate with the office of the superintendent of public instruction to adapt the electronic educator certification process to include paraeducator certificates; and(h) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW that are necessary for the effective and efficient implementation of this chapter.(2) The superintendent of public instruction shall act as the administrator of any such rules and have the power to issue any paraeducator certificates and revoke the same in accordance with board rules.[ 2017 c 237 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.413.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.413 - Paraeducators.|28A.413.040 - Minimum employment requirements.

RCW 28A.413.040 Minimum employment requirements.(1)(a) A person working as a paraeducator for a school district before or during the 2017-18 school year must meet the requirements of subsection (2) of this section by the date of hire for the 2019-20 school year or any subsequent school year.(b) A person who has not previously worked as a paraeducator for a school district must meet the requirements of subsection (2) of this section by the date of hire for the 2018-19 school year or any subsequent school year.(2) The minimum employment requirements for paraeducators are as provided in this subsection. A paraeducator must:(a) Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; and(b)(i) Have received a passing grade on the education testing service paraeducator assessment; or(ii) Hold an associate of arts degree; or(iii) Have earned seventy-two quarter credits or forty-eight semester credits at an institution of higher education; or(iv) Have completed a registered apprenticeship program.[ 2018 c 153 § 1; 2017 c 237 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.413.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.413 - Paraeducators.|28A.413.050 - Standards of practice.

RCW 28A.413.050 Standards of practice.(1) The board shall adopt state standards of practice for paraeducators that are based on the recommendations of the paraeducator work group established in chapter 136, Laws of 2014. These standards must include:(a) Supporting instructional opportunities;(b) Demonstrating professionalism and ethical practices;(c) Supporting a positive and safe learning environment;(d) Communicating effectively and participating in the team process; and(e) The standards of practice developed by the Washington professional educator standards board under RCW 28A.410.260.(2) By January 1, 2020, in order to ensure that paraeducators can recognize signs of emotional or behavioral distress in students and appropriately refer students for assistance and support, the board shall incorporate into the standards of practice for paraeducators adopted under subsection (1) of this section the social-emotional learning standards, benchmarks, and related competencies described in RCW 28A.410.270.[ 2021 c 197 § 12; 2019 c 386 § 5; 2017 c 237 § 6.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2021 c 197: See note following RCW 28A.415.443.