This is the third of three courses required for the Iowa Paraeducator Generalist Certification available through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.  It is strongly encouraged that participants take foundations (course 1) before courses 2 and 3. 

Participants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent GED.  Participants must have access to computer/internet outside of class time in order to take the courses.

Note: This course is not appropriate for RENEWAL of the Paraeducator Generalist Certification.

Participants will gain knowledge, skills and strategies to assist, support and maintain the positive

social, emotional and behavioral development of children. This course will continue to include the

essential skills for developing ethical and professional practice competencies. Upon completion of

the Introduction/Foundations, Instructional Support, and Behavior Supports classes, participants

will be eligible for the Paraeducator Generalist Certification.

This is a 2 credit (30 clock hours) blended course, which requires the completion of assignments,

quizzes and journals. The learning is done through a combination of virtual face-to-face instruction and

instructor-led facilitation online. Basic computer skills are highly recommended.

In addition to the coursework, paraeducators will continue to meet with their partnership team

(their classroom teacher and building administrator) a total of five times throughout the

Paraeducator Program (Courses I, II and III).

BoEE Application Fees:  The application and background check process through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BoEE) is online and will be started in Course III.  The application fee is currently $40 and the background check fee is $35 (+ a $3 convenience fee) payable to the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (fees subject to change by BOEE).  Applicants will complete their background screenings through Iowa Fieldprint and pay a fee of $34.35 to them.