March 11 - 15, 2024 is Education Support Professionals Week (formerly Classified Week), a tradition started in 1975 by PSE to recognize the contributions of Education Support Professionals in the public school system. It is a statewide celebration to recognize ESPs for the difference they make in our schools and universities, and let them know what it means to belong in a union.

Here are a few ways you can celebrate:

• Order free posters and certificates (in English and/or Spanish) for bulletin boards and in your buildings; you can also download posters and certificates directly if you'd rather print yourself!

  • CLICK HERE to download the ESP Week Poster (English)
  • CLICK HERE to download the ESP Week Poster (Spanish)
  • CLICK HERE to download the ESP Week Certificate (English) w/ name
  • CLICK HERE to download the ESP Week Certificate (English) w/o name
  • CLICK HERE to download the ESP Week Certificate w/ name (Spanish)
  • CLICK HERE to download the ESP Week Certificate w/o name (Spanish)

• Host a reception, lunch, or dinner to thank members.

• Publicize this week-long event on social media using #ESPWeek2024

  • CLICK HERE to download an image to share on social media.
  • CLICK HERE to download a cover image for your FB page.

• Read the Governor’s Proclamation at a school board meeting or include in your district’s newsletter. This year Governor Inslee dedicated the entire month of March to Education Support Professionals, making it ESP month!

• You can also nominate an outstanding coworker or fellow member for a PSE Award! CLICK HERE to submit a nomination, and visit the Awards page for more information on the categories.

Let us know how your chapter is celebrating! Contact Lauren Getzin with PSE's Communications Department at lgetzin@pseofwa.org.

Join the conversation online using #ESPWeek2024!