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.
View our MBAEA Paraeducator Program Manual for detailed information on the courses, renewal requirements, and the licensing process.
Summer 2025
MB - Paraeducator Certification Course 1: Foundations
Session ID# 51577
Start Date: 6/23/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025
Class Dates: Jun 23, 24, 25, 26, 2025
Virtual Mornings 8:30-10:30 AM
Registration Ends: 6/22/2025
MB - Paraeducator Area of Concentration: Special Needs ~ Flyer
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
Fall 2025
MB - Paraeducator Certification Course 2: Instructional Support
Session ID# 51578
Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 11/7/2025
Class Dates: Sep 3, 4, 10, 11, 2025
Virtual Evenings 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Registration Ends: 9/2/2025
MB - Paraeducator Certification Course 3: Behavioral Supports
Session ID# 51579
Start Date: 10/1/2025
End Date: 12/5/2025
Class Dates: Oct 1, 2, 8, 9, 2025
Virtual Evenings 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Registration Ends: 9/30/2025
Contact the Professional Development Department at Proflearning@aea9.k12.ia.us or 563-344-6481.