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September 1, 2021
Through ESSB 5044, a bill passed by the Legislature in April 2021, Washington has the opportunity to ensure every educator in our state is prepared, trained, and equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to create stronger, more supportive student-centered learning environments. To do this, the bill requires PESB to review and revise Washington’s current educator standards, and ensure the alignment of those standards with cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion (CCDEI) practices. The revised standards will apply to all educator roles and will be used in the preparation of educator candidates and in professional learning opportunities throughout an educator’s career.
Your voice is critical.
Community engagement is vitally important to inform the future of equity in educator standards. To ensure that every voice is heard, we are prioritizing opportunities for the public to engage and provide feedback throughout all phases of the initiative.
Beginning this September, PESB will convene a series of public and private listening sessions, as well as publish an online survey, to hear your feedback and insight on the first draft of the revised standards and training rubric.
The input we collect will be shared with our technical advisory workgroup and used as a resource for how the standards can continue to be strengthened to better support community and student needs.
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How can I participate?
Take our survey
Our online, public survey is now available. The survey should take about 7-15 minutes to complete and will be available until October 27. Your responses will be presented anonymously and in aggregate. We welcome you to share this survey with others you think would be interested. Take the survey.
Attend a public listening session
We are convening a series of virtual public feedback sessions for those interested in providing feedback in a “live” setting. Register online to attend one of the below events.
- September 8, from 5:45 - 7:15 p.m.
- September 27, from 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
- October 11, from 5:45 - 7:15 p.m.
- October 27, from 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Request accommodations
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to fully engage and participate. If you have a disability and require special accommodations or assistance, please email us at pesb@k12.wa.us and one of our staff members will reach out to you. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least five business days prior to the scheduled event, meeting, or webinar.
Learn more
- To learn more about the CCDEI+ standards initiative, please visit our website.
- If you have any questions regarding the survey or forums, please email pesb@k12.wa.us.
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