all paraeducators must be highly qualified by july 1, 2010

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