Boards and Commissions
Professional Educator Standards Board
The PESB was created in 2000 as primarily an advisory board to the Governor, Legislature, State Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction on the full range of policy issues related to certified education professionals, including teachers, principals, superintendents and educational staff associates. In addition, the PESB was charged with creating alternative routes to teacher certification and administering new basic skills and subject knowledge assessments for teacher certification.
Five years later, Governor Gregoire signed into law ESSB 5732, which gave the PESB responsibility and authority for policy and oversight of Washington's system of educator preparation, certification, continuing education and assignment.
Number of appointments by Governor: |
20 |
Term in Years: |
4 |
Compensation: |
Expenses only |
Qualification:
Seven public school teachers, one private school teacher, four administrators, two educational staff associates, three representatives from teacher preparation programs, one parent, and one general public member. Members cannot exceed two full consecutive terms.
Number of yearly meetings: |
6 |
PDC Filing: |
No |
Senate Confirmation Required: |
Yes |
Current Members (pdf)
