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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.252 - Expedited professional certification for out-of-state teachers.

RCW 28A.410.252
Expedited professional certification for out-of-state teachers.
The agency responsible for educator certification shall adopt rules for professional certification that identify an expedited professional certification process for out-of-state teachers who have five years or more of successful teaching experience, including a method to determine the comparability of rigor between the Washington professional certification process and any United States federally issued or state-issued advanced level teacher certification process that allows an individual to teach internationally. A professional certificate must be issued to these experienced out-of-state teachers if the teacher holds a United States federally issued or state-issued advanced level teacher certificate that allows the individual to teach internationally and that has been determined to be comparable to the Washington professional certificate.
[ 2016 c 233 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.260 - Washington professional educator standards board—Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards of practice.

RCW 28A.410.260
Washington professional educator standards board—Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards of practice.
(1) The Washington professional educator standards board shall:
(a) Develop or update cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards of practice for preparation, continuing education, and other training of school district staff;
(b) Collaborate with the Washington state school directors' association to compare and align the standards of practice developed under (a) of this subsection with the standards of governance developed under RCW 28A.345.115. The review must include the educational opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee and may include the office of equity established under RCW 43.06D.020; and
(c) Post on its public website the cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards of practice for school district staff.
(2) The Washington professional educator standards board shall develop and periodically update rubrics to evaluate the alignment of training and professional development programs and related materials with the cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards of practice for school district staff developed under subsection (1) of this section.
(3) By November 1, 2030, and every 10 years thereafter, the Washington professional educator standards board shall review the definitions in RCW 28A.415.443 and the cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards of practice for school district staff developed under subsection (1) of this section and report, in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, to the appropriate committees of the legislature any recommendations for revising the definitions in RCW 28A.415.443.
(4) For purposes of this section, "cultural competency," "diversity," "equity," and "inclusion" have the same meaning as in RCW 28A.415.443.
[ 2021 c 197 § 4; 2009 c 468 § 5.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2021 c 197: See note following RCW 28A.415.443.
Findings—Intent—2009 c 468: See note following RCW 28A.300.136.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.265 - Washington professional educator standards board—Certification—Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards of practice.

RCW 28A.410.265
Washington professional educator standards board—Certification—Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards of practice.
(1) In establishing policies and requirements for the preparation and certification of educators under RCW 28A.410.210, the Washington professional educator standards board shall require that the programs of courses, requirements, and other activities leading to educator certification incorporate the cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards of practice developed under RCW 28A.410.260 and include the foundational elements of cultural competence, focusing on multicultural education and principles of English language acquisition, including information regarding best practices to implement the tribal history and culture curriculum.
(2) For purposes of this section, "cultural competency," "diversity," "equity," and "inclusion" have the same meaning as in RCW 28A.415.443.
[ 2021 c 197 § 6.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2021 c 197: See note following RCW 28A.415.443.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.273 - Washington professional educator standards board—Social-emotional learning.

RCW 28A.410.273
Washington professional educator standards board—Social-emotional learning.
By January 1, 2020, in order to ensure that principals can recognize signs of emotional or behavioral distress in students and appropriately refer students for assistance and support, the Washington professional educator standards board shall incorporate into principal knowledge, skill, and performance standards the social-emotional learning standards, benchmarks, and related competencies described in RCW 28A.410.270.
[ 2019 c 386 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.275 - Washington professional educator standards board—Preparation program review.

RCW 28A.410.275
Washington professional educator standards board—Preparation program review.
The Washington professional educator standards board must periodically review approved preparation programs to assess whether and to what extent the programs are meeting knowledge, skill, and performance standards, and publish on its website the results of the review in a format that facilitates program comparison.
[ 2019 c 386 § 8.]
2023 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."
2023 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.180.120.
2023 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.]
2023 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.180.120.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.180.120.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.340 - Military spouses—Agency responsibilities.

RCW 28A.410.340
Military spouses—Agency responsibilities.
The agency responsible for educator certification shall, as set forth in chapter 18.340 RCW:
(1) Adopt rules for expedited professional certification for military spouses;
(2) Identify a contact or coordinator to assist military spouse applicants and licensees;
(3) Provide training to each board member on the culture of military spouses, the military spouse experience, and issues related to military spouse career paths; and
(4) Maintain a military spouse assistance web page.
[ 2023 c 165 § 7.]
NOTES:
Short title—Finding—Intent—2023 c 165: See notes following RCW 18.340.020.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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) Adopt one or more assessments that meet a rigorous standard of quality and can be used to demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics, as well as set a passing score for each assessment adopted. The board may develop assessments to meet the requirement of this subsection (1)(b);
(c) Establish requirements and policies for a general paraeducator certificate, as described in RCW 28A.413.070;
(d) 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;
(e) 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;
(f) 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;
(g) 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;
(h) Collaborate with the office of the superintendent of public instruction to adapt the electronic educator certification process to include paraeducator certificates; and
(i) 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.
[ 2023 c 19 § 2; 2017 c 237 § 4.]
2023 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 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; and
(b) Meet one of the following requirements:
(i) Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the board;
(ii) Hold an associate of arts degree;
(iii) Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education; or
(iv) Have completed a registered apprenticeship program.
[ 2023 c 19 § 1; 2018 c 153 § 1; 2017 c 237 § 5.]
2023 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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.413 - Paraeducators. › 28A.413.060 - Fundamental course of study.

RCW 28A.413.060
Fundamental course of study.
(1) School districts must implement this section only in school years for which state funding is appropriated specifically for the purposes of this section and only for the number of days that are funded by the appropriation.
(2) School districts must provide a four-day fundamental course of study on the state standards of practice, as defined by the board, to paraeducators who have not completed the course, either in the district or in another district within the state. At least one day of the fundamental course of study must be provided in person. School districts must use best efforts to provide the fundamental course of study before the paraeducator begins to work with students and their families, and at a minimum by the deadlines provided in subsection (3) of this section.
(3) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, school districts must provide the fundamental course of study required in subsection (2) of this section by the deadlines provided in (a) of this subsection:
(a)(i) For paraeducators hired on or before September 1st, the first two days of the fundamental course of study must be provided by September 30th of that year and the second two days of the fundamental course of study must be provided within six months of the date of hire, regardless of the size of the district; and
(ii) For paraeducators hired after September 1st:
(A) For districts with ten thousand or more students, the first two days of the fundamental course of study must be provided within four months of the date of hire and the second two days of the fundamental course of study must be provided within six months of the date of hire or by September 1st of the following year, whichever is sooner; and
(B) For districts with fewer than ten thousand students, no later than September 1st of the following year.
(b)(i) For paraeducators hired for the 2018-19 school year, by September 1, 2020; and
(ii) For paraeducators not hired for the 2018-19 school year, but hired for the 2019-20 school year, by September 1, 2021.
(4) School districts may collaborate with other school districts or educational service districts to meet the requirements of this section.
[ 2019 c 268 § 3; 2018 c 153 § 3; 2017 c 237 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.413 - Paraeducators. › 28A.413.070 - General paraeducator certificate.

RCW 28A.413.070
General paraeducator certificate.
(1)(a) School districts must implement this section only in school years for which state funding is appropriated specifically for the purposes of this section and only for the number of days that are funded by the appropriation.
(b) School districts are encouraged to provide at least one day of the ten days of general courses, as defined by the board, on the state paraeducator standards of practice as a professional learning day, where paraeducators collaborate with certified staff and other classified staff on applicable courses.
(2)(a) Paraeducators may become eligible for a general paraeducator certificate by completing the four-day fundamental course of study, as required under RCW 28A.413.060, and an additional ten days of general courses, as defined by the board, on the state paraeducator standards of practice, described in RCW 28A.413.050.
(b) Paraeducators are not required to meet the general paraeducator certificate requirements under this subsection (2) unless the courses necessary to meet the requirements are funded by the state in accordance with subsection (1) of this section and RCW 28A.413.060(1).
(3) Beginning September 1, 2019, school districts must:
(a) Provide paraeducators with general courses on the state paraeducator standards of practice; and
(b) Ensure all paraeducators employed by the district meet the general certification requirements of this section within three years of completing the four-day fundamental course of study.
(4) The general paraeducator certificate does not expire.
[ 2019 c 268 § 4; 2018 c 153 § 4; 2017 c 237 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.413 - Paraeducators. › 28A.413.080 - Paraeducator subject matter certificates.

RCW 28A.413.080
Paraeducator subject matter certificates.
(1) The board shall adopt requirements and policies for paraeducator subject matter certificates in special education and in English language learner that are based on the recommendations of the paraeducator work group established in chapter 136, Laws of 2014.
(2) The rules adopted by the board must include the following requirements:
(a) A subject matter certificate is not a prerequisite for a paraeducator working in any program;
(b) Paraeducators may become eligible for a subject matter certificate by completing twenty hours of professional development in the subject area of the certificate; and
(c) Subject matter certificates expire after five years.
[ 2017 c 237 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.413 - Paraeducators. › 28A.413.090 - Advanced paraeducator certificate.

RCW 28A.413.090
Advanced paraeducator certificate.
(1) The board shall adopt requirements and policies for an advanced paraeducator certificate that are based on the recommendations of the paraeducator work group established in chapter 136, Laws of 2014.
(2) The rules adopted by the board must include the following requirements:
(a) An advanced paraeducator certificate is not a prerequisite for a paraeducator working in any program;
(b) Paraeducators may become eligible for an advanced paraeducator certificate by completing seventy-five hours of professional development in topics related to the duties of an advanced paraeducator; and
(c) Advanced paraeducator certificates expire after five years.
[ 2017 c 237 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.413 - Paraeducators. › 28A.413.100 - Promoting the use of paraeducators.

RCW 28A.413.100
Promoting the use of paraeducators.
The paraeducator board must promote the use of paraeducators to meet educator workforce needs by:
(1) Communicating to school districts and educational service districts the requirements for requesting a limited teaching certificate on behalf of a paraeducator;
(2) Encouraging and supporting paraeducators to take on the role of teacher under a limited teaching certificate or by enrolling in an alternative route teacher certification program under chapter 28A.660 RCW; and
(3) Supporting school districts and educational service districts in using paraeducators in teacher roles.
[ 2019 c 268 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.415 - Institutes, Workshops, and Training. › 28A.415.025 - Internship clock hours—Rules.

RCW 28A.415.025
Internship clock hours—Rules.
The professional educator standards board shall establish rules for awarding clock hours for participation of certificated personnel in internships with business, industry, or government. To receive clock hours for an internship, the individual must demonstrate that the internship will provide beneficial skills and knowledge in an area directly related to his or her current assignment, or to his or her assignment for the following school year. An individual may not receive more than the equivalent of two college quarter credits for internships during a calendar-year period. The total number of credits for internships that an individual may earn to advance on the salary schedule developed by the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee or its successor agency is limited to the equivalent of fifteen college quarter credits.
[ 2006 c 263 § 810; 1995 c 284 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Findings—1995 c 284: "The legislature finds that if students are to succeed in an increasingly competitive economy, they will need to be taught by teachers who are aware of the technological innovations and changes that are occurring throughout business, industry, and government. Having teachers who are more aware of these changes will lead to improvements in curriculum and instruction, thereby making public schools more relevant to the future career and personal needs of our students." [ 1995 c 284 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.415 - Institutes, Workshops, and Training. › 28A.415.030 - In-Service Training Act of 1977—Purpose.

RCW 28A.415.030
In-Service Training Act of 1977—Purpose.
In order to provide for the improvement of the instructional process in the public schools and maintain and improve the skills of public school certificated and classified personnel, there is hereby adopted an act to be known as the "In-Service Training Act of 1977".
[ 1977 ex.s. c 189 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.71.200.]
NOTES:
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 189: "If any provision of this act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1977 ex.s. c 189 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.415 - Institutes, Workshops, and Training. › 28A.415.040 - In-Service Training Act of 1977—Administration of funds—Rules—Requirements for local districts—In-service training task force.

RCW 28A.415.040
In-Service Training Act of 1977—Administration of funds—Rules—Requirements for local districts—In-service training task force.
The superintendent of public instruction is hereby empowered to administer funds now or hereafter appropriated for the conduct of in-service training programs for public school certificated and classified personnel and to supervise the conduct of such programs. The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW that provide for the allocation of such funds to public school district or educational service district applicants on such conditions and for such training programs as he or she deems to be in the best interest of the public school system: PROVIDED, That each district requesting such funds shall have:
(1) Conducted a district needs assessment, including plans developed at the building level, to be reviewed and updated at least every two years, of certificated and classified personnel to determine identified strengths and weakness of personnel that would be strengthened by such in-service training program;
(2) Demonstrate that the plans are consistent with the goals of basic education;
(3) Established an in-service training task force and demonstrated to the superintendent of public instruction that the task force has participated in identifying in-service training needs and goals; and
(4) Demonstrated to the superintendent of public instruction its intention to implement the recommendations of the needs assessment and thereafter the progress it has made in providing in-service training as identified in the needs assessment.
The task force required by this section shall be composed of representatives from the ranks of administrators, building principals, teachers, classified and support personnel employed by the applicant school district or educational service district, from the public, and from an institution(s) of higher education, in such numbers as shall be established by the school district board of directors or educational service district board of directors.
[ 1987 c 525 § 301; 1985 c 214 § 1; 1979 c 149 § 10; 1977 ex.s. c 189 § 2. Formerly RCW 28A.71.210.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 525: See note following RCW 28A.300.050.
Severability—1979 c 149: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1979 c 149 § 11.]
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 189: See note following RCW 28A.300.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.415 - Institutes, Workshops, and Training. › 28A.415.060 - Credits for educational staff associates to fulfill continuing education requirements.

RCW 28A.415.060
Credits for educational staff associates to fulfill continuing education requirements.
The Washington professional educator standards board rules for continuing education shall provide that educational staff associates may use credits or clock hours that satisfy the continuing education requirements for their state professional licensure, if any, to fulfill the continuing education requirements established by the Washington professional educator standards board.
[ 2005 c 497 § 210; 1991 c 155 § 1.]
NOTES:
Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—2005 c 497: See notes following RCW 28A.305.011.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.415 - Institutes, Workshops, and Training. › 28A.415.270 - Principal internship support program.

RCW 28A.415.270
Principal internship support program.
(1) To the extent funds are appropriated, the Washington state principal internship support program is created beginning in the 1994-95 school year. The purpose of the program is to provide funds to school districts to provide partial release time for district employees who are in a principal preparation program to complete an internship with a mentor principal. Funds may be used in a variety of ways to accommodate flexible implementation in releasing the intern to meet program requirements.
(2) Participants in the principal internship support program shall be selected as follows:
(a) The candidate shall be enrolled in a state board-approved school principal preparation program;
(b) The candidate shall apply in writing to his or her local school district;
(c) Each school district shall determine which applicants meet its criteria for participation in the principal internship support program;
(d) Applicants submit their applications to the office of the superintendent of public instruction's designee; and
(e) The office of the superintendent of public instruction's designee, with the assistance of an advisory board, shall select internship participants.
(3) The maximum amount of state funding for each internship shall not exceed the actual daily rate cost of providing a substitute teacher for the equivalent of forty-five school days.
(4) Once principal internship participants have been selected, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall allocate the funds to the appropriate school districts. The funds shall be used to pay for partial release time while the school district employee is completing the principal internship.
[ 2019 c 295 § 207; 1996 c 233 § 1; 1993 c 336 § 404.]
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.180.120.
Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—1993 c 336: See notes following RCW 28A.150.210.
Findings—1993 c 336: See note following RCW 28A.150.210.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.415 - Institutes, Workshops, and Training. › 28A.415.285 - Expanded civics education teacher training program.

RCW 28A.415.285
Expanded civics education teacher training program.
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, an expanded civics education teacher training program is established within the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
(2) The program must provide for the selection of a team of qualified social studies teachers, and when appropriate, civics education specialists, from across the state who will:
(a) Develop teacher training materials using existing open educational resources (OERs) that include civics information on national, state, tribal, and local government, and the civics component of the federally administered naturalization test required of persons seeking to become naturalized United States citizens;
(b) Provide teacher training across the state, consistent with provisions in this chapter, and using the tools established by the office of the superintendent of public instruction including the college, career, and civic life (C3) framework and the six proven instructional practices for enhancing civic education; and
(c) Provide professional learning opportunities as described in section 2(3), chapter 77, Laws of 2016, which states that professional learning shall incorporate differentiated, coherent, sustained, and evidence-based strategies that improve educator effectiveness and student achievement, including job-embedded coaching or other forms of assistance to support educators' transfer of new knowledge and skills into their practice.
(3) The program shall assure an increase in the number of:
(a) Teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively engage students in civics education;
(b) Students who have a basic understanding of how governments work; and
(c) Students from every demographic and socioeconomic group who know their rights and responsibilities within society and are prepared to exercise them.
(4) The office of the superintendent of public instruction may accept gifts and grants to assist with the establishment and implementation of the program established in this section.
[ 2018 c 127 § 3.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2018 c 127: See note following RCW 28A.230.094.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.415 - Institutes, Workshops, and Training. › 28A.415.300 - Rules.

RCW 28A.415.300
Rules.
The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules as necessary under chapter 34.05 RCW to administer the principal and superintendent and program administrator internship support programs.
[ 1993 c 336 § 407.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—1993 c 336: See notes following RCW 28A.150.210.
Findings—1993 c 336: See note following RCW 28A.150.210.