The Fundamental Course of Study Course Outline, approved by the Paraeducator Board on January 10, 2018, is the required course framework providers must utilize to create the paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study (FCS). The course outline aligns with the paraeducator standards of practice. 

In alignment with the FCS requirements and HB 1658, the below content will be delivered by Puget Sound ESD trainers. Puget Sound ESD will offer 11 hours of required content. In order to meet the full requirements for the 2019-20 school year, LEAs will be required to provide three additional hours of training. It is recommended that districts complete the required 14 hours using the unit titled, FCS05: District Orientation of Roles and Responsibilities.

PSESD will provide 11 hours of the FCS training over the course of two weekday evenings and one Saturday session:

Target Audience: Instructional Paraeducators who are required to complete the Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study.

Please note:

• In-Person training requires a minimum of 35 participants. PSESD will notify participants of cancelation two weeks before the first training date if necessary.
• Individuals must register for all three days. Clock hours will be issued by OSPI upon completion of the course.
• In order to meet the full requirements of the Fundamental Course of Study for the 2019- 20 school year, LEAs will be required to provide three additional hours of training.

Eleven clock hours will be provided by OSPI upon completion of the 3 sessions.

Dinner will be provided on May 5 and 12, and lunch will be provided on May 16. 

Please note PSESD's Professional Development Cancellation Policy here: https://www.psesd.org/professional-learning-clock-hours

Eleven clock hours will be provided by OSPI upon completion of the 3 sessions.