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CCDEI bill dies this session

by WFIS | Apr 17, 2023 | Agencies and Committees, Educator Training, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News

The CCDEI clock hour bill, HB 1377, which was supported by legislators, private schools, and the Professional Educators Standard Board, died this week. Erica Hernandez-Scott, Director of the PESB, supports the bill and will establish an infrastructure so that they are...

PESB Teaching Scholarship application

by WFIS | Apr 4, 2023 | Agencies and Committees, Educator Training, WFIS News

The Washington Student Achievement Council has opened Teacher Shortage Conditional Scholarship applications. Designed to provide financial aid to encourage persons to become teachers in shortage areas, the program provides funding of up to $8,000 per year for up to...

Private school representative on the PESB

by WFIS | Dec 14, 2022 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, The Advocate, WFIS News

  The Professional Educator Standards Board comprises twelve members appointed by the Governor, most of whom are practicing educators. PESB is responsible for policy and oversight of Washington’s educator preparation, certification, assignment, and development...

Current Board Members

  • Assumption-St. Bridget School
  • Cascade Christian Academy
  • Evergreen Christian School
  • Harbor Montessori School
  • Hope Lutheran School
  • Lynden Christian School
  • Mount Vernon Christian School
  • Northwest Christian Schools
  • Seattle Area German American School
    German immersion Preschool through Elementary School
  • Seattle Christian School
  • Seattle Jewish Community School
  • The Bear Creek School
  • The Northwest School
  • Three Rivers Christian School
    To prepare students from infancy thru 12th grade to impact the world for Christ.

Pacesetter Members

  • Eaton Arrowsmith Academy
    Cognitive development is foundational for learning and our education priority.
  • Northwest Christian School
    Preschool-8th Grade where students consider themselves a family of friends.
  • Renton Prep
    Leading Private Education
  • Spruce Street School
    Where students are valued for who they are.
  • St. Madeleine Sophie School
    Serve, Lead, Love and Learn
  • University Child Development School (UCDS)
    Igniting positive change

Recent News

  • Professional development and other opportunities March 2, 2026
  • PESB Clock Hour Provider NEW Application & Webinar March 2, 2026
  • Elementary Teacher for Yakima Valley College PEAB March 2, 2026
  • New Date for OSPI Equitable Services Webinar March 2, 2026
  • Physical Education Requirements for Private Schools March 2, 2026

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