Great Prairie AEA will now be offering the Para Educator Courses with the option of Southeastern Community College credit!
Financial assistance, for those who qualify, is now available for the Para Educator Courses through IowaWORKS.
Para Educator Courses I, II and III are required for certification. Courses held at Great Prairie AEA Burlington Office. All courses have an online component. There is an Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and a Federal Bureau of Investigation background check for a fee of $65 and a $40 license fee due upon completion of all three courses. (When submitting application to the BOEE)
Para Educator Course I – 2 credits
February 6th, 13th & 20th 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Para Educator State Cert Credit – $180
Para Certification plus SCC Credit – $200
Course I includes an additional $20 for material fees.
Para Educator Course II – 2 credits
March 6th, 13th & 20th 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Para Educator State Cert Credit – $160
Para Certification plus SCC Credit – $180
Para Educator Course III – 2 credits
April 3rd, 17th & 24th 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Para Educator State Cert Credit – $160
Para Certification plus SCC Credit – $180
Register through GPAEA’s course catalog at www.gpaea.org. For more information contact: Megan Cramblet, Great Prairie AEA, at 319-753-6561 ext. 1261 or megan.cramblet@gpaea.org.
For information about financial assistance contact:
Debbie Dowell
IowaWORKS Region 16 Director
319-753-1671 ext. 31406
Debbie.Dowell@iwd.iowa.gov
Click here to download the flyer.
