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Lic/Authorization

Requirements - First Issuance

Completion of a an approved paraeducation certification program and verification of high school completion or equivalence.

Term

5 years

Authority

Student assistance - not leading any direct instruction

Renewals

3 renewal credits and the mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse.

OR

Verification of a Master's degree or higher, at least 10 years of PK-12 licensed experience, and the mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse. Substitute experience may count as years of experience if an individual is able to verify at least 91 days of substitute experience per year of experience.

Other Information

Optional in most settings.

List of Paraeducator Program Offerings

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