MBAEA Paraeducator Generalist Certification ~ Flyer
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. If you have additional questions regarding the Paraeducator Generalist content, please contact Jana Van Wetzinga at jvanwetzinga@mbaea.org.
MB - Paraeducator Certification Course 1: Foundations
Session ID# 49574
Start Date: 1/29/25
End Date: 4/4/25
Class Dates: 1/29, 1/30, 2/5, 2/6
Virtual Evenings 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Registration Ends: 1/28/2025MB - Paraeducator Certification Course 2: Instructional Support
Session ID# 49575
Start Date: 3/26/25
End Date: 5/29/25
Class Dates: 3/26, 3/27, 4/2, 4/3
Virtual Evenings 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Registration Ends: 3/25/2025MB - Paraeducator Certification Course 3: Behavioral Supports
Session ID# 49576
Start Date: 4/16/25
End Date: 6/19/25
Class Dates: 4/16, 4/17, 4/23, 4/24
Virtual Evenings 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Registration Ends: 4/15/2025
MB - Paraeducator Area of Concentration: Special Needs ~ Flyer
This course is specially designed for paraeducators. Paraeducators will develop skills and strategies to understand and implement IEP goals and objectives, demonstrate an understanding of specific instructional strategies for students with various needs, build knowledge around the rationale and use of data collection, and extend capacity with behavior reinforcement and assistive technology to meet students'' needs. Overall, this course will enhance skill sets in supporting students with special needs. The 45-hour hybrid course involves 12 hours of required virtual face-to-face meetings. The remaining 33 hours consist of online coursework with the ongoing support of the instructor.
For those seeking additional paraeducator licensing, this course meets two purposes:
Earn the three credits to renew a paraeducator certificate
Add the Area of Concentration Special Needs endorsement to a paraeducator certificate
Session ID# 49578 (3 licensure renewal credits)
Start Date: 6/17/25
End Date: 8/15/25
Class Dates: June 17, 18, 19, 24, 25
Virtual Evenings: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration End Date: 6/16/2025