New toolkit to help with district implementation of Paraeducator Certificate Program
August 13, 2019
The Paraeducator Certificate Program offers statewide standards-based training for all paraeducators, and supports a career growth ladder for those who wish to advance their career as a paraeducator or pursue a teaching profession.
Beginning with the 2019-20 school year, school districts are required to:
- Meet paraeducator minimum employment requirements; and
- Provide two days (14 hours) of training on the Fundamental Course of Study.
Implementation toolkit
A new toolkit is now available to assist school district staff who are responsible for implementing the required training. Educational Support Districts (ESDs), unions, community colleges, or any partners involved in supporting the professional development of paraeducators in Washington may also find the toolkit useful. We will add to, and update, this resource as appropriate.
In the toolkit, you will find resources to help you in the following:
- Exercises to determine district resources to implement the program;
- Standards of practice;
- Course outlines;
- Options on how to implement the program;
- Crosswalks; and
- An extensive FAQ document.
View the toolkit.
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