The three courses cover the competencies as directed by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BoEE). These competencies cover the skills needed for a paraeducator to be successful in the classroom. It is recommended that the courses be taken in sequential order. The series is 90 hours of training, a blend of face-to-face (or virtual) course time and online work. Each of the paraeducator generalist courses requires 30 hours to complete. The target audience is PreK-12 paraeducators currently working in a school classroom or desiring to work in the school system.
View our MBAEA Paraeducator Program Manual for detailed information on the courses, renewal requirements, and the licensing process.
Contact the Professional Development Department at Proflearning@aea9.k12.ia.us or 563-344-6481.