Iowa Paraprofessional People and Resources
Iowa Links
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Article on how the Iowa certification system was developed and deployed.
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Basic information on paraeducators from the Iowa Department of Education
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Information for paraeducators and administrators in schools in AEA 267, including information concerning certification options, classes, trainings, classroom strategies, resources, and success stories.
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A list of paraeducator rules along with a listing of approved paraeducator preparation programs and contacts.
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A program to provide training leading to certification for paraeducators, introduce high school students to the field and duplicate the project at other community colleges in the state.
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Description of the services that are necessary to support effective paraeducator practices in Iowa schools from the Iowa Department of Education and Student and Family Support Services.