ENROLLMENT OPENS Apr. 18, 2021 – Orientation to Special Education for Paraeducators (May 9 – June 5, 2021)

This module is designed to provide a basic introduction to special education and the needs of students who have disabilities. The content consists of introductory material regarding legal and historical foundations of special education, human growth and development, the nature of disabilities, and an introduction to the basic human needs that paraeducators must address.

Created by the University of Colorado, Par2a Center.

15 Renewal Units

Enrollment opens May 10, 2020

Visit Orientation to Special Education for Paraeducators on the Teacher Learning Hub to enroll.

ENROLLMENT OPENS Jan. 23, 2022 – Instructional Strategies for Paraeducators (Feb. 13 – Mar. 26, 2022)

Paraeducators must understand individual student needs for the particular level of support, the degree of accommodation or modification, and instructional method that would best facilitate learning. This course is designed to provide these instructional strategies for use in inclusive classrooms, resource rooms, and self-contained settings.

Created by the University of Colorado, Par2a Center.

Enrollment opens Jan. 23, 2022

Course runs Feb. 13 – Mar. 26, 2022

20 OPI Renewal Units

Visit Instructional Strategies for Paraeducators on the Teacher Learning Hub to enroll

ENROLLMENT OPENS Apr. 17, 2022 – Orientation to Special Education for Paraeducators (May 8 – Jun. 4, 2022)

This module is designed to provide a basic introduction to special education and the needs of students who have disabilities. The content consists of introductory material regarding legal and historical foundations of special education, human growth and development, the nature of disabilities, and an introduction to the basic human needs that paraeducators must address.

Created by the University of Colorado, Par2a Center.

15 Renewal Units

Enrollment opens Apr. 17, 2022

Course runs May 8 – Jun. 4, 2022

Visit Orientation to Special Education for Paraeducators on the Teacher Learning Hub to enroll.

ENROLLMENT OPENS Sept. 26, 2021 – Instructional Strategies for Paraeducators (Oct. 17 – Nov. 27, 2021)

Paraeducators must understand individual student needs for the particular level of support, the degree of accommodation or modification, and instructional method that would best facilitate learning. This course is designed to provide these instructional strategies for use in inclusive classrooms, resource rooms, and self-contained settings.

Created by the University of Colorado, Par2a Center.

Enrollment opens Sept. 26, 2021

Course runs Oct. 17 – Nov. 27, 2021

20 OPI Renewal Units

Visit Instructional Strategies for Paraeducators on the Teacher Learning Hub to enroll

ENROLLMENT OPENS Dec. 12, 2021 – Orientation to Special Education for Paraeducators (Jan. 9 – Feb. 5, 2022)

This module is designed to provide a basic introduction to special education and the needs of students who have disabilities. The content consists of introductory material regarding legal and historical foundations of special education, human growth and development, the nature of disabilities, and an introduction to the basic human needs that paraeducators must address.

Created by the University of Colorado, Par2a Center.

15 Renewal Units

Enrollment opens Dec. 12, 2021

Course runs Jan. 9 – Feb. 5, 2022