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Washington Administrative Code › Title 178 - Community, Trade, and Economic Development, Department of (Economic Development Finance Authority) › Chapter 178-03 - PUBLIC RECORDS › Section 178-03-090 - Protection of public records

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In order that public records maintained on the premises of the
				authority may be protected from damage or disorganization as required by RCW
				    42.56.100, the following procedures and practices are hereby instituted:
(1) Upon receipt of a request by a member of
			 the public for a public record, the public records officer or the staff member
			 in the authority's office receiving the request shall review the request for a
			 public record and the requested public record to determine whether deletions
			 from such record should be made or the request for such record should be
			 denied.
(2) Only after a
			 determination has been made that all or such portion of a public record as is
			 not deleted may be inspected shall such public record or portion thereof be
			 made available for inspection by a member of the public.
(3) Only the staff and members of the
			 authority may open authority files to gain access to authority records for
			 either authority business or to respond to a request for a public
			 record.
(4) No public record of the
			 authority may be taken from the premises of the authority by a member of the
			 public.
(5) Public inspection of
			 authority records shall be done only in such locations as are approved by the
			 public records officer, which locations must provide an opportunity for
			 authority staff members to ensure that no public record of the authority is
			 damaged, destroyed, unreasonably disorganized or removed from its proper
			 location or order by a member of the public.
(6) Public records of the authority may be
			 copied only on the copying machines at the premises of the authority unless
			 other arrangements are authorized by the public records officer.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 178 - Community, Trade, and Economic Development, Department of (Economic Development Finance Authority) › Chapter 178-03 - PUBLIC RECORDS › Section 178-03-100 - Records index

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(1) The
			 authority has available to all persons a current index which provides
			 identifying information as to the following records issued, adopted or
			 promulgated since its inception:
(a) Final
			 opinions, including concurring and dissenting opinions, as well as orders, made
			 in the adjudication of cases;
(b)
			 Those statements of policy and interpretations of policy, statute, and the
			 Constitution which have been adopted by the authority;
(c) Administrative staff manuals and
			 instructions to staff that affect a member of the public;
(d) Planning policies and goals, and interim
			 and final planning decisions;
(e)
			 Factual staff reports and studies, factual consultant's reports and studies,
			 scientific reports and studies, and reports or surveys, and any other factual
			 information derived from tests, studies, reports, or surveys, whether conducted
			 by public employees or others; and
(f) Correspondence, and materials referred to
			 therein, by and with the authority relating to any regulatory, supervisory, or
			 enforcement responsibilities of the authority, whereby the authority
			 determines, or opines upon, or is asked to determine or opine upon, the rights
			 of the state, the public, a subdivision of state government, or any private
			 party.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 178 - Community, Trade, and Economic Development, Department of (Economic Development Finance Authority) › Chapter 178-03 - PUBLIC RECORDS › Section 178-03-110 - Exemptions list

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(1) For
			 informational purposes, the following is a list of every law, other than those
			 listed in RCW  42.56, that the authority believes exempts or prohibits
			 disclosure of specific information or records of the authority:
(a) The attorney-client privilege as codified
			 at RCW     5.60.060(2).
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-01 - Authority › Section 179-01-010 - Authority for Title 179 WAC

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The authority for this title is RCW     28A.413.020 and
						28A.413.030 which creates and authorizes the paraeducator board with the powers
						and duties to effectively and efficiently implement chapter 28A.413
						RCW.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-01 - Authority › Section 179-01-020 - Definitions

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The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout
						this title.
(1)
(a) "Paraeducator" means a classified public
					school or school district employee who works under the supervision of a
					certificated or licensed staff member, from grades kindergarten to grade 12, to
					support and assist in providing instructional and other services to students
					and their families, including library assistants, and excluding bus monitors,
					lunchroom aides, and community service aides.
(b) Paraeducators are not considered
					certificated instructional staff as that term and its meaning are used in this
					title.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-03 - PARAEDUCATOR MINIMUM EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 179-03-010 - Authority

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The authority for this chapter is RCW     28A.413.030 which
						authorizes the paraeducator board with the powers and duties to adopt rules for
						the effective and efficient implementation of RCW
						    28A.413.040.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-03 - PARAEDUCATOR MINIMUM EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 179-03-020 - Paraeducator minimum employment requirements

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(1)
(a) A person working as a paraeducator for
					the employing 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 the employing 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.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-03 - PARAEDUCATOR MINIMUM EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 179-03-022 - Requirement for a high school diploma or its equivalent

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The requirement in WAC 179-03-020 for a paraeducator to hold a
						high school diploma or its equivalent may be met with any one or more of the
						following:
(1)
(a) High school diploma, or copy of high
					school diploma; or
(b) High school
					transcript, or copy of transcript, which documents a high school diploma;
					or
(c) If t he diploma or
					transcript has been lost o r destroyed, or the institution holding the records
					no longer exists, a statement from an official of the school where the high
					school diploma was issued, or a statement from an official of the institution
					holding the records, indicating completion of the diploma by the individual;
					or
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-05 - METHODS TO ATTAIN PARAEDUCATOR CERTIFICATES › Section 179-05-010 - Authority

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The authority for this chapter is RCW     28A.413.030 which
						authorizes the paraeducator board with the powers and duties to adopt rules for
						the effective and efficient implementation of chapter 28A.413
						RCW.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-05 - METHODS TO ATTAIN PARAEDUCATOR CERTIFICATES › Section 179-05-020 - Definitions

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(1) "Continuing education credit hours" as
			 used in this title is defined in WAC 181-85-030.
(2) "Professional growth plan" as used in
			 this title is defined as:
(a) Paraeducator
			 individualized professional growth plan means the document which identifies the
			 formalized learning opportunities and professional development activities that
			 relate to the specific competencies, knowledge, skills and experiences needed
			 to meet the standards of a specific par-aeducator certificate.
(b) Only one professional growth plan may be
			 completed each year. Professional growth plans will be completed during the
			 period beginning July 1st of one year and ending June 30th of the following
			 year. Completion of the professional growth plan will include review by the
			 professional growth team, as defined in subsection (3) of this
			 section.
(c) Paraeducators who
			 complete an annual professional growth plan to attain or renew their
			 certificate shall receive the equivalent of twenty-five continuing education
			 credit hours.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-05 - METHODS TO ATTAIN PARAEDUCATOR CERTIFICATES › Section 179-05-030 - Paraeducator certificate renewal

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(1) Individuals
			 who hold paraeducator certificates have the following options for renewal:
(a) For the subject matter certificates
			 described in chapters 179-13 and 179-15 WAC, candidates must complete twenty
			 continuing education credit hours during the validity period of the
			 certificate.
(b) For the advanced
			 paraeducator certificate described in chapter 179-17 WAC, candidates must
			 complete thirty continuing education credit hours during the validity period of
			 the certificate.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-05 - METHODS TO ATTAIN PARAEDUCATOR CERTIFICATES › Section 179-05-040 - Requirements for attaining a paraeducator certificate for a holder of a valid educational certificate pursuant to WAC 181-79A-140

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(1) Requirements for an individual holding a
			 valid educational certificate pursuant to WAC 181-79A-140:
(a) The purpose of this section is to clarify
			 the requirements for individuals holding a valid educational certificate
			 pursuant to WAC 181-79A-140, with the exception of: Educators who only hold
			 limited certificates, as described in chapter 181-77 WAC and WAC 181-79A-231,
			 must meet the requirements of the paraeducator certificate program as outlined
			 in this title.
(b) Educators who do
			 not hold a valid educational certificate pursuant to WAC 181-79A-140 must meet
			 the requirements of the paraeducator certificate program as described in this
			 title.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-07 - PARAEDUCATOR STANDARDS OF PRACTICE › Section 179-07-010 - Authority

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The authority for this chapter is RCW     28A.413.030 which
						authorizes the paraeducator board with the powers and duties to adopt
						paraeducator standards of practice as described in RCW
						    28A.413.050.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-07 - PARAEDUCATOR STANDARDS OF PRACTICE › Section 179-07-020 - Purpose

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The purpose of this chapter is to establish the paraeducator
						statewide standards of practice which shall be the basis of the professional
						development created for the paraeducator certificate program described in this
						title.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-07 - PARAEDUCATOR STANDARDS OF PRACTICE › Section 179-07-030 - Standards of practice

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Washington state paraeducator standards of practice include
						the following:
(1) Supporting
					instructional opportunities;
(2)
					Demonstrating professionalism and ethical practices;
(3) Supporting a positive and safe learning
					environment;
(4) Communicating
					effectively and participating in the team process; and
(5) Demonstrating cultural competency aligned
					with standards developed by the professional educator standards board under RCW
					    28A.410.270.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-07 - PARAEDUCATOR STANDARDS OF PRACTICE › Section 179-07-040 - Knowledge and skill competencies for the standards of practice

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The knowledge and skill competencies describe the standards of
				practice that paraeducators should exhibit when working with students.
				Competencies are associated with each standard.
(1) Supporting instructional opportunities:
(a) Knowledge competencies:
(i) Proficiency in basic reading, writing,
			 and math skills;
(ii) Knowledge of
			 basic computer applications (e.g., word processing, presentation, and
			 spreadsheet applications), data collection, assessments and software
			 applications to support K-12 education; and
(iii) Knowledge of one's own cultural
			 identity and how it influences perceptions, values, and practices.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-09 - FUNDAMENTAL COURSE OF STUDY › Section 179-09-010 - Authority

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The authority for this chapter is RCW     28A.413.060 which
						authorizes the paraeducator board to define the fundamental course of study on
						the state standards of practice, as defined in chapter 179-07
						WAC.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-09 - FUNDAMENTAL COURSE OF STUDY › Section 179-09-020 - Purpose

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The purpose of this chapter is to define the foundational
						training paraeducators must receive before the paraeducator begins to work with
						students and their families, or at minimum by the deadlines provided in RCW
						    28A.413.060.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-09 - FUNDAMENTAL COURSE OF STUDY › Section 179-09-040 - Fundamental course of study

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(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)
(a)
			 School districts must provide a fundamental course of study on the state
			 standards of practice, as defined by the board in WAC 179-09-050 of this
			 chapter, 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.
(b) Beginning March 1, 2020, through
			 September 1, 2022, virtual learning environments that use synchronous learning
			 with an instructor will meet the one day in-person training requirement of the
			 fundamental course of study.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-11 - General paraeducator certificate › Section 179-11-010 - Purpose

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(1) The purpose of this chapter is to define
					a paraeducator's minimum requirements and process to attain, and the validity
					period for, the general paraeducator certificate.
(2) The general paraeducator certificate is
					the minimum credential a paraeducator may earn to obtain the knowledge and
					skill needed to support and assist teachers with their programs and
					administrative duties.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-11 - General paraeducator certificate › Section 179-11-040 - Process

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(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 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.
(3) After completing the fundamental course
			 of study, paraeducators must complete annual training provided by their school
			 district on the general paraeducator certificate and only for the number of
			 days that are funded by the appropriation, as follows:
(a) If the fundamental course of study is
			 completed prior to June 30th of a calendar year, then it shall have a
			 completion date calculated on the basis that it was completed on June 30th of
			 the same calendar year regardless of the date of completion; and
(b) If the fundamental course of study is
			 completed July 1st or later in the calendar year, then it shall have a
			 completion date calculated on the basis that it was completed on June 30th of
			 the next calendar year regardless of the date of completion.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-13 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER SUBJECT MATTER CERTIFICATE › Section 179-13-010 - Purpose

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(1) The purpose of this chapter is to define
					a paraeducator's minimum requirements and process to attain, and the validity
					period for, the English language learner subject matter certificate;
(2) The English language learner subject
					matter certificate provides increased training to paraeducators to meet the
					demands of English language learner instructional support; and
(3) Provided that the English language
					learner subject matter certificate is not a prerequisite for a paraeducator
					working in any program.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-13 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER SUBJECT MATTER CERTIFICATE › Section 179-13-030 - Process

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(1) To attain the paraeduca-tor English
			 language learner subject matter certificate, the paraeducator must complete
			 twenty continuing education credit hours of training that meet the learning
			 objectives of the course outline as described in WAC 179-13-060;
(2) Training for the certificate must include
			 the training competencies that align with WAC 179-13-050;
(3) A professional growth plan may not be
			 completed to attain the English language learner subject matter certificate;
			 and
(4) The paraeducator shall be
			 responsible for completing filing requirements with the superintendent of
			 public instruction, in accordance with WAC 179-01-020, the completion of the
			 English language learner subject matter certificate.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-13 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER SUBJECT MATTER CERTIFICATE › Section 179-13-040 - Validity period

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The English language learner subject matter certificate
						expires after five years, and as follows:
(1) A certificate issued prior to June 30th
					of a calendar year shall have the expiration date of the certificate calculated
					on the basis such certificate was completed on June 30th of the same calendar
					year regardless of the date of issuance; and
(2) A certificate issued July 1st or later in
					the calendar year shall have the expiration date of the certificate calculated
					on the basis that such certificate was completed on June 30th of the next
					calendar year regardless of the date of issuance.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-13 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER SUBJECT MATTER CERTIFICATE › Section 179-13-050 - Knowledge and skill competencies for the English language learner standards of practice

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The knowledge and skill competencies describe the learning
						objectives paraeducators should exhibit when working with students.
						Competencies are associated with each of the standards written in WAC
						179-07-030 and are in addition to the knowledge and skill competencies written
						in WAC 179-07-040:
(1) Supporting
					instructional opportunities: Knowledge competencies:
(a) Awareness of the difference between
					social language and academic language;
(b) Awareness of the stages of second
					language acquisition;
(c) Awareness
					of Washington English language proficiency standards; and
(d) Awareness of Washington English language
					proficiency levels.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-13 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER SUBJECT MATTER CERTIFICATE › Section 179-13-060 - Course outline for the English language learner subject matter certificate

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Providers and facilitators must follow the current course
						outline as published by the professional educator standards board when
						delivering training for the English language learner subject matter
						certificate.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-15 - SPECIAL EDUCATION SUBJECT MATTER CERTIFICATE › Section 179-15-010 - Purpose

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(1) The purpose of this chapter is to define
			 a paraeducator's minimum requirements and process to attain, and the validity
			 period for, the special education subject matter certificate;
(2) The special education subject matter
			 certificate provides increased training to paraeducators to meet the demands of
			 special education instructional support; and
(3) Provided that the special education
			 subject matter certificate is not a prerequisite for a paraeducator working in
			 any program.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-15 - SPECIAL EDUCATION SUBJECT MATTER CERTIFICATE › Section 179-15-030 - Process

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(1) To attain the paraeduca-tor special
			 education subject matter certificate, the paraedu-cator must complete twenty
			 continuing education credit hours of training that meet the learning objectives
			 of the course outline as described in WAC 179-15-060;
(2) Training for the certificate must include
			 the training competencies that align with WAC 179-15-050;
(3) A professional growth plan may not be
			 completed to attain the special education subject matter certificate;
			 and
(4) The paraeducator shall be
			 responsible for completing filing requirements with the superintendent of
			 public instruction, in accordance with WAC 179-01-020, the completion of the
			 special education subject matter certificate.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-15 - SPECIAL EDUCATION SUBJECT MATTER CERTIFICATE › Section 179-15-040 - Validity period

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The special education subject matter certificate expires after
				five years, and as follows:
(1) A
			 certificate issued prior to June 30th of a calendar year shall have the
			 expiration date of the certificate calculated on the basis such certificate was
			 completed on June 30th of the same calendar year regardless of the date of
			 issuance; and
(2) A certificate
			 issued July 1st or later in the calendar year shall have the expiration date of
			 the certificate calculated on the basis that such certificate was completed on
			 June 30th of the next calendar year regardless of the date of
			 issuance.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-15 - SPECIAL EDUCATION SUBJECT MATTER CERTIFICATE › Section 179-15-050 - Knowledge and skill competencies for the standards of practice

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The knowledge and skill competencies describe the learning
				objectives paraeducators should exhibit when working with students.
				Competencies are associated with each of the standards written in WAC
				179-07-030 and are in addition to the knowledge and skill competencies written
				in WAC 179-07-040:
(1) Supporting
			 instructional opportunities:
(a) Knowledge
			 competencies:
(i) Knowledge of fundamental
			 purpose of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is to ensure that all
			 children with disabilities have available to them a free and appropriate public
			 education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to
			 meet their unique needs and prepare them to further education, employment and
			 independent living;
(ii) Knowledge
			 of common special education terminology and acronyms (e.g., Individuals with
			 Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), individualized education program, section
			 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
			 functional behavior assessment (FBA), behavior intervention plan (BIP), and
			 least restrictive environment (LRE)) that relate to required
			 assignment;
(iii) Knowledge of
			 basic special education process (e.g., free and appropriate public education,
			 individualized education program, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
			 1973);
(iv) Knowledge of the legal
			 requirements for supporting students eligible for and receiving special
			 education services;
(v) Knowledge
			 of the purpose of individualized education program goals, related supports
			 (e.g., accommodations and modifications) and/or related documents (e.g., health
			 care plan) if applicable or pertinent to assigned duties;
(vi) Knowledge of the importance and role of
			 families in the educational process of students eligible and receiving special
			 education services; and
(vii)
			 Knowledge of the importance of language development in academic and nonacademic
			 learning environments for students eligible and receiving special education
			 services.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-15 - SPECIAL EDUCATION SUBJECT MATTER CERTIFICATE › Section 179-15-060 - Course outline for the special education subject matter certificate

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Providers and facilitators must follow the current course
				outline as published by the professional educator standards board when
				delivering training for the special educator subject matter
				certificate.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-17 - ADVANCED PARAEDUCATOR CERTIFICATE › Section 179-17-010 - Purpose

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(1) The purpose of this chapter is to define
			 a paraeducator's minimum requirements and process to attain, and the validity
			 period for, the advanced paraeducator certificate;
(2) The advanced paraeducator certificate
			 provides further training to paraeducators interested in expanding the duties
			 of their role; and
(3) Provided
			 that the advanced paraeducator certificate is not a prerequisite for a
			 paraeducator working in any program.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-17 - ADVANCED PARAEDUCATOR CERTIFICATE › Section 179-17-020 - Definitions

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"Advanced paraeducator certificate" means a credential earned
				by a paraeducator who may have the following duties:
(1) Assisting in highly impacted
			 classrooms;
(2) Assisting in
			 specialized instructional support and instructional technology
			 applications;
(3) Mentoring and
			 coaching other paraeducators; and
(4) Acting as a short-term emergency
			 substitute teacher only after the school district has consulted with the
			 paraeducator and applied for the emergency substitute certificate as required
			 in chapter 181-79A WAC.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-17 - ADVANCED PARAEDUCATOR CERTIFICATE › Section 179-17-030 - Minimum requirements

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Before completing continuing education credit hours for the
				advanced paraeducator certificate, the paraeducator must be issued the general
				paraeducator certificate by the Washington office of the superintendent of
				public instruction.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-17 - ADVANCED PARAEDUCATOR CERTIFICATE › Section 179-17-040 - Process

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(1) To attain the advanced paraeducator
			 certificate, the paraeducator must complete seventy-five continuing education
			 credit hours of training in topics related to the duties of an advanced
			 paraeducator;
(2) Professional
			 growth plans may be completed towards the attainment or renewal of the advanced
			 paraeducator certificate; and
(3)
			 The paraeducator shall be responsible for completing filing requirements with
			 the superintendent of public instruction, in accordance with WAC 179-01-020,
			 the completion of the advanced paraeducator certificate.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-17 - ADVANCED PARAEDUCATOR CERTIFICATE › Section 179-17-050 - Validity period

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The advanced paraeducator certificate expires after five
				years, and as follows:
(1) A
			 certificate issued prior to June 30th of a calendar year shall have the
			 expiration date of the certificate calculated on the basis such certificate was
			 completed on June 30th of the same calendar year regardless of the date of
			 issuance; and
(2) A certificate
			 issued July 1st or later in the calendar year shall have the expiration date of
			 the certificate calculated on the basis that such certificate was completed on
			 June 30th of the next calendar year regardless of the date of
			 issuance.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-17 - ADVANCED PARAEDUCATOR CERTIFICATE › Section 179-17-060 - Knowledge and skill competencies for the advanced paraeducator standards of practice

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The knowledge and skill competencies describe the learning
				objectives paraeducators should exhibit when working with students.
				Competencies are associated with each of the standards written in WAC
				179-07-030 and are in addition to the knowledge and skill competencies written
				in WAC 179-07-040:
(1) Supporting
			 instructional opportunities:
(a) Knowledge
			 competencies:
(i) Expanded knowledge of
			 reading, writing, and math skills;
(ii) Expanded knowledge of computer
			 applications to support K-12;
(iii)
			 Staying current on the knowledge of district standards, curriculum, instruction
			 and assessment;
(iv) Awareness of
			 district policies and initiatives;
(v) Expanded knowledge of one's own cultural
			 identity and how it influences perceptions, values, and practices;
(vi) Expanded knowledge of recording and
			 supporting student data in order to accurately maintain databases as directed
			 by certificated/licensed staff; and
(vii) Knowledge of effective mentoring and
			 coaching strategies and practices.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-19 - PILOT › Section 179-19-010 - Authority

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The authority for this chapter is RCW     28A.413.095 which
				authorizes the paraeducator board to administer a pilot program on the
				paraeducator standards of practice, the paraeducator certificates, and the
				courses described in this title.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-19 - PILOT › Section 179-19-030 - Pilot participation

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The paraeducator pilot program shall distribute grants to a
				diverse set of school districts that volunteer to pilot the state paraeducator
				standards of practice, the paraeducator certificates, and the courses described
				in this title. Paraeducators who participate in the pilot program:
(1) Who have received training in the
			 fundamental course of study and/or have completed it, and have received and/or
			 completed continuing education credit hours training in one or more of the
			 approved paraeducator certificates, may utilize the continuing education credit
			 hours earned to meet paraeducator requirements written in chapter 28A.413
			 RCW;
(2) Provided, that the
			 paraeducator remains in accordance with filing requirements stated in WAC
			 179-01-020.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-21 - CAREER LADDER › Section 179-21-010 - Authority

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The authority for this chapter is RCW     28A.413.030 which
				authorizes the paraeducator board to 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.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.413 RCW. WSR 18-17-013,
				  § 179-21-010, filed 8/2/18, effective
				  9/2/18.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-21 - CAREER LADDER › Section 179-21-020 - Purpose

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The purpose of this chapter is to indicate the opportunities
				available for paraeducator career advancement that are overseen by the
				paraeducator board, and any associated rules adopted by the
				board.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.413 RCW. WSR 18-17-013,
				  § 179-21-020, filed 8/2/18, effective
				  9/2/18.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-21 - CAREER LADDER › Section 179-21-030 - Pipeline for paraeducators conditional loan scholarship

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The state laws establishing this program include RCW
				    28A.660.042 and 28A.660.050.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.413 RCW. WSR 18-17-013,
				  § 179-21-030, filed 8/2/18, effective
				  9/2/18.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-21 - CAREER LADDER › Section 179-21-040 - Alternative route to teaching block grants

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The state law establishing this program is RCW
				    28A.660.050.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.413 RCW. WSR 18-17-013,
				  § 179-21-040, filed 8/2/18, effective
				  9/2/18.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 179 - Paraeducator Board › Chapter 179-21 - CAREER LADDER › Section 179-21-050 - Recruiting Washington teachers program

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The state law establishing this program is RCW
				    28A.415.370.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.413 RCW. WSR 18-17-013,
				  § 179-21-050, filed 8/2/18, effective
				  9/2/18.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 180 - Education, State Board of › Chapter 180-08 - Practice, procedure, and access to public records › Section 180-08-001 - Purpose and authority

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(1) The purpose
			 of this chapter is to establish the formal and informal procedures of the state
			 board of education relating to rules adoption, protection of public records,
			 and access to public records.
(2)
			 The authority for this chapter is
			 RCW
			    34.05.220 and
			 chapter
			 42.56 RCW.
Statutory Authority:
				  Chapter
				  28A.305 RCW,
				  RCW
				  28A.150.220,
				  28A.230.090,
				  28A.310.020,
				  28A.210.160, and
				  28A.195.040. 10-23-104, §
										180-08-001, filed 11/16/10,
				  effective 12/17/10. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				     34.05.220,
				  28A.305.130. 02-18-054, §
										180-08-001, filed 8/28/02,
				  effective 9/28/02.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 180 - Education, State Board of › Chapter 180-08 - Practice, procedure, and access to public records › Section 180-08-004 - Definitions

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(1) As used in this
			 chapter, "public record" includes any writing containing information relating
			 to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or
			 proprietary function prepared, owned, used, or retained by the state board of
			 education, regardless of physical form or characteristics. Personal and other
			 records cited in
			 RCW
			    42.56.210 are exempt from the definition of
			 public record.
(2) As used in this
			 chapter, "writing" means handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating,
			 photographing, use of facsimile and electronic communication, and every other
			 means of recording any form of communication or representation, including
			 letters, words, pictures, sounds, symbols, or combination thereof, and all
			 papers, maps, magnetic or paper tapes, photographic films and prints, motion
			 picture, film and video recordings, magnetic or punched cards, disks, drums,
			 diskettes, sound recordings, and other documents including existing data
			 compilations from which data may be obtained or translated.
(3) The state board of education shall
			 hereafter be referred to as the "board" or "state board."
Statutory Authority:
				  Chapter
				  28A.305 RCW,
				  RCW
				  28A.150.220,
				  28A.230.090,
				  28A.310.020,
				  28A.210.160, and
				  28A.195.040. 10-23-104, §
										180-08-004, filed 11/16/10,
				  effective 12/17/10. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				     34.05.220,
				  28A.305.130. 02-18-054, §
										180-08-004, filed 8/28/02,
				  effective 9/28/02.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 180 - Education, State Board of › Chapter 180-08 - Practice, procedure, and access to public records › Section 180-08-006 - Public records officer - Access to public records - Requests for public records - Determination regarding exempt records - Review of denials of public record requests - Protection of public records - Copying - Office hours

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(1) The state
			 board's public records officer shall be the board's secretary (executive
			 director) located in the administrative office of the board located in the Old
			 Capitol Building, 600 South Washington, Olympia, Washington 98504-7206. The
			 secretary (executive director) shall be responsible for implementation of the
			 board's rules and regulations regarding release of public records and generally
			 ensuring compliance by staff with the public records disclosure requirements in
			 chapter
			 42.56 RCW.
(2) Access to public records in the state
			 board of education shall be provided in compliance with the provisions of
			 RCW
			    42.56.070.
(3) Requests for public records must comply
			 with the following procedures:
(a) A request
			 shall be made in writing to the secretary (executive director) or designee of
			 the director. The request may be brought to the administrative office of the
			 board during customary office hours or may be mailed, delivered by facsimile,
			 or by electronic mail. The request shall include the following information:
(i) The name of the person requesting the
			 record;
(ii) The time of day and
			 calendar date on which the request was made;
(iii) The nature of the request;
(iv) If the matter requested is referenced
			 within the current index maintained by the secretary (executive director), a
			 reference to the requested information as it is described in such current
			 index;
(v) If the requested matter
			 is not identifiable by reference to the current index, an appropriate
			 description of the record requested shall be provided.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 180 - Education, State Board of › Chapter 180-08 - Practice, procedure, and access to public records › Section 180-08-008 - Administrative practices regarding hearings and rule proceedings

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(1) Administrative
			 practices before and pertaining to the state board of education are governed by
			 the state Administrative Procedure Act,
			 chapter
			 34.05 RCW, the Washington
			 State Register Act,
			 chapter
			 34.08 RCW, and the Office
			 of Administrative Hearings Act,
			 chapter
			 34.12 RCW. These acts
			 govern the conduct of "agency action"; the conduct of "adjudicative
			 proceedings"; and "rule making" as these terms are defined in
			 RCW
			    34.05.010.
(2) The rules of the state code reviser
			 (currently set forth in chapter 1-21 WAC) and the rules of the office of
			 administrative hearings (currently set forth in chapter 10-08 WAC) shall govern
			 procedures and practices before the state board of education for the following:
			 Petitions for declaratory rulings; petitions for adoption, amendment, or repeal
			 of a rule; and the conduct of adjudicative proceedings. All other regulatory
			 actions and hearings conducted by the state board of education may be conducted
			 informally at the discretion of the state board of education.
Statutory Authority:
				  Chapter
				  28A.305 RCW,
				  RCW
				  28A.150.220,
				  28A.230.090,
				  28A.310.020,
				  28A.210.160, and
				  28A.195.040. 10-23-104, §
										180-08-008, filed 11/16/10,
				  effective 12/17/10. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				     34.05.220,
				  28A.305.130. 02-18-054, §
										180-08-008, filed 8/28/02,
				  effective 9/28/02.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 180 - Education, State Board of › Chapter 180-08 - Practice, procedure, and access to public records › Section 180-08-015 - Scheduled review of state board rules

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The state board of education shall review all board rules not
				less than every three years.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  34.05.220. 99-10-092, §
										180-08-015, filed 5/4/99,
				  effective 6/4/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 180 - Education, State Board of › Chapter 180-16 - State support of public schools › Section 180-16-002 - Purpose and authority

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(1) In support
			 of improving student learning and growth, the purpose of this chapter is to
			 establish the policies and procedures for state board of education approval of
			 school district programs for entitlement to state basic education allocation
			 funding.
(2) The authority for this
			 chapter is
			 RCW
			    28A.150.220(4).
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  28A.150.220(4),
				  28A.305.140, 28A.305.130(6).
				  02-18-056, §
										180-16-002, filed 8/28/02,
				  effective 9/28/02. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  28A.150.220(4). 98-08-039,
				  §
										180-16-002, filed 3/24/98,
				  effective 4/24/98. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				     28A.150.220(4) and
				  28A.410.010. 98-01-031, §
										180-16-002, filed 12/8/97,
				  effective 1/8/98. Statutory Authority: 1990 c 33. 90-17-009, §
										180-16-002, filed 8/6/90,
				  effective 9/6/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.58.754(6). 84-11-043 (Order
				  2-84), §
										180-16-002, filed
				  5/17/84.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 180 - Education, State Board of › Chapter 180-16 - State support of public schools › Section 180-16-162 - Strike defined - Presumption of approved program operation - Strikes - Exception - Approval/disapproval of program during strike period - Work stoppages and maintenance of approved programs for less than one hundred eighty days not condoned

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(1) Strike
			 defined. For the purpose of this section the term "strike" shall mean: A
			 concerted work stoppage by employees of a school district of which there has
			 been a formal declaration by their recognized representative and notice of the
			 declaration has been provided to the district by the recognized representative
			 at least two calendar school days in advance of the actual stoppage.
(2) Presumption of approved program. It shall
			 be presumed that all school days conducted during a school year for which the
			 state board of education has granted annual program approval are conducted in
			 an approved manner, except for school days conducted during the period of a
			 strike. The following shall govern the approval or disapproval of a program
			 conducted during the period of a strike:
(a)
			 Upon the submission of a written complaint of substandard program operation by
			 a credible observer, the state superintendent of public instruction may
			 investigate the complaint and program being operated during the
			 strike.
(b) The district's program
			 shall be deemed disapproved if the investigation of the state superintendent
			 establishes a violation of one or more of the following standards or, as the
			 case may be, such deviations as have been approved by the state board:
(i) All administrators must have proper
			 credentials;
(ii) WAC
			 180-16-220(1) which requires that all teachers have proper credentials;
(iii) The school district shall provide
			 adequate instruction for all pupils in attendance;
(iv) Adequate provisions must be made for the
			 health and safety of all pupils;
(v) The local district shall have a written
			 plan for continuing the school program during this period; and
(vi) The required ratio of enrolled pupils to
			 certificated personnel for the first five days shall not exceed 60 to 1, for
			 the next five days shall not exceed 45 to 1 and thereafter shall not exceed 30
			 to 1.
(c) Program
			 disapproval shall be effective as of the day following transmittal of a notice
			 of disapproval by the state superintendent and shall apply to those particular
			 school days encompassed in whole or in part by the remainder of the strike
			 period.
(d) The decision of the
			 state superintendent shall be final except as it may be reviewed by and at the
			 option of the state board of education.
(e) The program shall be deemed approved
			 during those days of operation for which a trial court order ordering striking
			 employees to work is in effect.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 180 - Education, State Board of › Chapter 180-16 - State support of public schools › Section 180-16-163 - Strike defined

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For the purpose of WAC
				180-16-162, the term "strike"
				shall mean: A concerted work stoppage by employees of a school district of
				which there has been a formal declaration by their recognized representative
				and notice thereof provided to the district by such representative at least two
				calendar school days in advance of the actual stoppage.
Order 5-73, §
										180-16-163, filed
				  9/6/73.