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MB - Paraeducator Area of Concentration: Special Needs
MB - Virtual June 17 2025




This course is specially designed for paraeducators.


This 45-hour hybrid course includes 12 hours of required virtual face-to-face meetings held in the evenings. The remaining 33 hours are online coursework with the instructor''s ongoing support. 


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. 


For those seeking additional paraeducator licensing, this course meets two purposes: 

  1. Earn the three credits to renew a paraeducator certificate 
  2. Add the Area of Concentration Special Needs endorsement to a paraeducator certificate

Review the course syllabus for the full list of competencies and objectives.


Important Session Information:


Please ensure your account email is up to date. The instructor will send an email in advance with links for the virtual meetings. 

 

 Participants must have access to a computer or laptop with speakers and a microphone. Before starting the course, download Zoom to a computer or laptop. Attendance is required at all virtual Zoom sessions. 

Additional support will be provided for technology needs.

Session Notes:


Registration ends at 11:59 PM on Monday, June 16, 2025

Session ID:
49578
Seats:
1 / 25
Session Fees:
Credit Type & Fee 
Date Time Location
6/17/2025 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Virtual
6/18/2025 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Virtual
6/19/2025 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Virtual
6/24/2025 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Virtual
6/25/2025 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Virtual
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