Paraeducator-Introduction to Course

This is 1 of 3 classes needed to receive the paraeducator certification. The Paraeducator Generalist I certificate program is delivered in three 30-hour courses. Participants will be expected to attend two face-to-face sessions on the first and last day. The remaining hours will be online Moodle 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 Moodle units.

Dates/Times: June 13 & 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Face-to-Face session. Participants should expect to complete an additional 15 hours of online work on June 14-15. This will be done in Moodle units with weekly assignments to be completed.

Location: Prairie Lakes AEA Office, 1235 5th Avenue South, Fort Dodge

Facilitator: Kristine Randell

Cost: License Renewal is $120

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

Participants will be expected to attend the face-to-face session on the first day and zoom session on the last day. CDC guidelines will be followed and masks will be required for anyone not vaccinated. 100% Attendance and active participation is required.

Registration deadline is June 1. Class requires a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 14 participants.

How do I log in?

· Go to https://aealearning.truenorthlogic.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