Adult Career Pathways Resources

This 10-12 week online class will help prepare students for the Paraeducator Certification Exam. The exam is needed for those who do not have a two or four-year degree and would like to work in a school setting with Kindergarten to 12th grade students. The certification exam is an online multiple choice exam covering Reading, Writing and Math skills, including how to apply those skills in a classroom or school setting. | AUTHORS: Carlynn Miller-Gore and Macie Vaiphei, Hubbs Center

ParaPro introduces and prepares students for a position as a paraprofessional in an education setting.  Topics covered include: the role of the paraprofessional, communication, learning styles, professionalism, positive behavioral supports, and special education. A required distance learning component guides students in independent, self-paced online study to build the reading, writing and math knowledge/skills required on the ParaPro Exam.  This course was designed to be taught over Zoom. || AUTHOR: Joyce Evenski, Glacial Lakes ABE

This course introduces and prepares students for a position as a paraprofessional/education assistant in a classroom setting. Topics covered include: paraprofessional roles and responsibilities, special education, child development, positive behavior support, professionalism, and communication. Students who need the Highly Qualified Certificate can also choose the independent, self-paced study option with 1:1 teacher support to build the reading, writing, and math knowledge/skills required on the Paraeducator Online Assessment. || AUTHOR: Amanda Tall, Mounds View Adult Education and Metro East Career Pathways

For students interested in becoming paraprofessionals in school settings, with specific focus on preparation for work with deaf and hard of hearing learners. Includes a work-based experience. Prepares students for employment and for passing the ParaPro exam when they are ready. || AUTHOR: Krista Grosland, ThinkSelf Deaf Adult Education