How do I apply for PEP WITHOUT a bachelor’s degree?

• If currently working in a district, the letter should be completed by a supervisor or HR staff.
• If not currently working in a district, the letter should be completed by a ‘sponsor’, who may be one of the following: a building leader or HR representative from a school in the ESD 112 region, an ESD 112 staff member working with educational programs, or a member from a community organization that supports diversity, equity and inclusion in professional roles.

Describe your interest in being an educator and working with students. If applicable, describe your plan for completing a bachelor’s degree in order to fulfill state requirements for teacher certification.

Complete all questions on the online application and be ready to upload the other two items on this checklist.

Payment of $100 enrollment fee when you accept your admission will secure your spot in the Paraeducator & Explorer Program (PEP) for the upcoming cohort. This enrollment fee is non-refundable and will be applied to your total PEP tuition. The remaining $300 of PEP tuition will be paid during the onboarding process, and before the first seminar.