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March 30, 2022
A major component of advancing equity in education is ensuring that each and every student learns from well-prepared educators. As such, a critical step in an educator’s preparation journey is their ability to demonstrate cultural responsiveness, and center diversity, equity, and inclusion in the ways they support their students. Statewide standards equip educators with the tools they need to do this.
On Friday, March 25, members of the Professional Educator Standards Board unanimously approved to adopt the newest set of cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion (CCDEI) standards for Washington educators.
The revised standards 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. Preparation programs and professional learning providers may begin using the standards immediately. View the new standards.
Through ESSB 5044, a bill passed by the Legislature in April 2021, PESB was tasked with reviewing and revising the state’s 2009 standards 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.
For nine months, PESB worked closely in partnership with stakeholders and convened multiple community engagement opportunities - through feedback sessions and online surveys - to collect input from educators, families, and education advocates and organizations. We were pleased to facilitate a democratic process that was led by Washingtonians. There was no phase of this work that did not center the success of every student and the voices of those most impacted by our education system.
In the coming months, PESB will produce additional outreach, resources, and information to support preparation programs and professional learning providers in implementing the new standards.
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