The Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) is a grant program intended to provide an enhanced level of support for the development of early career educators. OSPI is tasked by the 2009 Legislature with the implementation of this program in five to 15 school districts and/or regional consortia. BEST grants are administered by OSPI’s Early Career Educator Development program (formerly TAP), which also provides resources and professional development for mentors and district/ESD program administrators.

2011-2012 BEST Grant Recipients

Districts
Central Valley School District
Federal Way Public Schools

Consortia
Educational Service District 101
Cheney SD, Curlew SD, Deer Park SD, Freeman SD, Harrington SD, Kettle Falls SD, Liberty SD, Nine Mile Falls SD, Pullman SD, Republic SD, Riverside SD, Rosalia SD, Selkirk SD, Tekoa SD, West Valley SD (Spokane)

Educational Service District 112
Battle Ground SD, Castle Rock SD, Evergreen SD (Clark), Hockinson SD, Kalama SD, Kelso SD, Ridgefield SD

Grandview School District
Grandview SD, Toppenish SD, Wapato SD, Zillah SD

2011-12 BEST Grant Application Details (PDF)

Resources for:

• Beginning Teachers
• Administrators
• Mentors

More about:

• Professional Certification
• National Board Certification (NBPTS)