March 10 - 14, 2025 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 w/ name (English)
  • CLICK HERE to download the ESP Week Certificate w/o name (English)
  • 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 #ESPWeek2025

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

• Read the Governor’s Proclamation at a school board meeting or include in your district’s newsletter (COMING SOON!)

• 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! Send us your pictures and you just might get featured on PSE's Facebook page! Contact Lauren Getzin with PSE's Communications Department at lgetzin@pseofwa.org.

Questions? Contact John Kapple at jkapple@pseofwa.org.