Jan 24, 2016
All Paraeducators must be Highly Qualified
by July 1, 2010
2 Years Post Secondary Education
(48 credit hours)
Associates Degree
State Credential of Competency
Application available on CLIU website
www.cliu.org: [Special Programs & Services]
[Paraeducators]
Credential of Competency Online Training Courses
Option #1Complete on own
Go to: www.pattan.net[Paraeducators]
[Training]
Credential of Competency Online Training Courses
Option #2Complete at CLIU Computer Lab.
Available dates will be posted yearly on CPE Tracker
Verification: C=Class I=Interview D=Demonstration P=Portfolio
Competency Achieved:
Achievement Level: E=Entry I=Intermediate A=Advanced
5. Learning Environments & Social Interactions E-I-A Date C-I-D-P
Essential knowledge:
K1 Demands of various learning environments E 2/23/05 C
K2 Rules and procedural safeguards regarding the management of behaviors of individuals with exceptional learning needs E 2/23/05 C
Essential skills:
S1 Establish and maintain rapport with learners E 2/23/05 C/D
S2 Use universal precautions and assist in maintaining a safe, healthy E 2/23/05 C/D learning environment
S3 Use strategies for behavior management as directed E 2/23/05 C/D
S4 Use strategies as directed, in a variety of settings, to assist in the E 2/23/05 C/Ddevelopment of social skills
Competency Assessment Checklist
Paraeducators hired after July 1, 2009 will have one year from date of hire to become
highly qualified.
20 Hours of Staff Development*Note: Required as of July 1, 2008
and to continue annually.Paraeducators hired during a
school year will start 20 hours the following school year.
1. Must be relevant to job assignment 2. Approved by supervisor 3. Documentation provided to employer
annually
Exclusions for 20 hrs:Classroom workdays
MeetingsPlanning Time
Documentation:CPE Tracker
College TranscriptConference Verification
Course Verification
Documentation requirement submitted at end of school year to:
Supervisor of your classroom program