1. Everett Association of Paraeducators (EAP) Collective Bargaining Agreement
  2. See the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) Paraeducator Certificate options at https://www.pesb.wa.gov/paraeducator-certificate-program/certificate-options/ for detailed FCS information.


 

Paraeducator Training Requirements

2024-2025

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Everett Association of Paraeducators (EAP) Collective Bargaining Agreement

https://docushare.everett.k12.wa.us/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-90001/Everett%20EAP%20CBA%2020210929%20(2021-2023).pdf

 

Section 17.1: All paraeducators must meet the minimum employment requirements for paraeducators described in RCW 28A.413.040, in addition to any District employment required qualifications. To maintain employment, all paraeducators will be required to meet the training requirements, as outlined by the state, for the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS).

 

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See the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) Paraeducator Certificate options at https://www.pesb.wa.gov/paraeducator-certificate-program/certificate-options/  for detailed FCS information.

 

 

 
Everett Public Schools Paraeducator Training Requirements
Unless noted, all trainings are located in Vector Solutions (Safeschools) online platform:   

https://everett-wa.safeschools.com/login .

 
Trainings Required Upon Hire

 
Trainings Renewed Each

Year by October 31

 

Other Trainings
New Hire Orientation (in-person)
Bullying: Recognition and Response
First Aid / CPR, renewed every 2 years (online, Frontline).

Submit current Certificates to  pd@everettsd.org .
What Every Employee Must Be Told
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
 
Lifting
Health Emergencies Overview
Understanding Boundaries, renewed every 3 years.
HIV Bloodborne Pathogen
 
Other as identified by supervisor
District Handbook, Policies and Procedures
  
Responding to Civil Rights Complaints in Everett Public Schools
 

 

 

 
 		 

 

Need technology support? Contact the Help Desk at 425-385-4357 or email pd@everettsd.org .

 

2024-2025 REQUIRED PARAEDUCATOR   TRAINING DATES
·   August 27, 2024 – 7.0 hours (FCS training, newly hired paraeducators)

·   August 28, 2024 – 4.5 hours

·   August 29, 2024 – 4.5 hours

·   October 11, 2024 – 6.0 hours

 



 

 
STATE PARAEDUCATOR FUNDAMENTAL COURSE OF STUDY (FCS) REQUIREMENTS 2024-25

Districts may choose to provide more than the required training each school year.

 

·   Paraeducators hired on or before September 1, 2024, must complete 14 hours of the FCS by September 30, 2024, and the full 28-hour FCS within 6 months of hire date. ·   Paraeducators hired after September 1, 2024, must complete 14 hours of the FCS within 4 months of hire date, and the full 28-hour FCS within 6 months of hire date, or by September 1, 2025, whichever is sooner.
28-HOUR FUNDAMENTAL COURSE OF STUDY (FCS)
 
FCS Code
FCS Course Title
Hours
Delivery Method
FCS01
Introduction to Cultural

Identity and Diversity
3
 In-Person Only
FCS02
Methods of Educational and Instructional Support
3
 In-Person Only
FCS03
Technology Basics
1
In-Person Only
FCS05
District Roles and Responsibilities
2
In-Person Only
FCS06
Equity
2
In-Person Only
FCS07
Behavior Management Strategies
1
In-Person Only
FCS10
Positive and Safe Learning Environment
2
In-Person Only
FCS11
Communication Basics
1
Asynchronous, pre-recorded in Canvas

 
WWDM
Paraeducators: What we do matters
13
Asynchronous, pre-recorded in Canvas
 
 
FRONTLINE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Registration in Frontline Professional Growth required for all FCS classes.

 

Frontline Professional Growth:

https://app.frontlineeducation.com/select/

 

Using a district device:

·   Chrome browser

·   Managed bookmarks

·   Frontline for Employees

Register for courses:

·   Activity Catalog

·   Search by District Catalog or Calendar using the FCS course code

·   Sign Up Now 

 

View completed courses:

·   My Info

·   My Portfolio (all clock hours)

 


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