Paraeducator Courses I, II, and III

The Paraeducator Generalist I certificate program is delivered in three 30-hour courses. Participants will be expected to attend one virtual session on the first of each class (Saturday). The remaining hours will be asynchronous learning through online units with weekly assignments to complete the additional hours needed to receive a passing grade for this class.

Participants must have access to the internet and iPad or laptop computer. A minimum of 10 hours of practical experience with students demonstrating application of skills and knowledge of the Iowa Paraeducator Competencies shall be successfully completed during the class and prior to completion of this program. 100% attendance and active participation is required.

The paraeducator course was collectively developed by Iowa's Area Education Agencies in response to the guidelines developed by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BoEE). It is designed to build the competencies of people interested in becoming paraeducators in K-12 classrooms.

The six competencies that will be covered include: Ethics and Professional Practice, Foundations, Emotions and Behaviors, Professional Relations, Learning Environment, plus Content and Instruction. Each competency has objectives, lessons, activities, assessments and requirements provided and are completed through face-to-face meetings and/or online units.

#51009 PL - Paraeducator Certification-Introduction (Foundations and Professionalism), January 11-February 1, 2025

#51011 PL - Paraeducator Certification Course: Instructional Support, February 15-March 15, 2025

#51012 PL - Paraeducator Certification Course: Behavioral Supports, March 29-April 26, 2025

Participants will be expected to attend one virtual session starting at 9 a.m. on the first day of each class (Saturday-January 11, February 15 & March 29). The remaining hours will be asynchronous learning through online units with weekly assignments to complete the additional hours needed to receive a passing grade for this class.

Facilitator: Amanda Woodall, Prairie Lakes AEA

Cost: $120 per course (total $360). Participants will be responsible for their fingerprinting fee which ranges between $15-$25 and the application fee of $115 with the Board of Educational Examiners.

Participants must have access to the internet and iPad or laptop computer.

Registration deadline is January 3. Minimum enrollment of 10; maximum enrollment of 15 participants.

How do I log in?

· Go to https://plaea.escworks.com/

· Your login information is the same email and password that you use when logging into the AEA Training site (Mandatory Reporter, Bloodborne Pathogens, self-paced classes, etc)

· Participants creating a new account will not be able to register or view courses until the next business day

Contact for more information: Carrie Guerin, cguerin@plaea.org