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Alaska Paraeducators Provide Group Instruction in Reading and Writing at Houghtaling Describes the day of Katy Hook, a Title I instructional tutor at Houghtaling Elementary School.
Arizona Arizona's Model for Identifying Highly Qualified Teachers and Paraprofessionals Information on paraprofessional assessments from the Arizona Department of Education.
California Paraeducator is on Her Way to Becoming Teacher An article about Sue Sutton from the California School Employees Association.
California CSEA: Paraeducators and other Instructional Assistants California School Employees Association- much of this content appears to be available to members only.
California CODESP The Cooperative Organization for the Development of Employee Selection Procedures is a non-profit consortium of school districts, charter schools and colleges that provides employment selection materials and other HR resources for classifed employees, including Paraprofessionals.
Colorado The PARA Center A paraprofessional resource and research center from the University of Colorado. Start with their paraeducators page which an overview.
Connecticut Paraprofessionals as Partners Initiative "The goal of the Paraprofessionals as Partners Initiative is to enhance the skills of paraprofessionals providing instructional support to students in various educational settings, including students with disabilities. "
Georgia Pathways for Teaching: Paraprofessionals A brief explanation of the national standards and and pathways for becoming qualified based on different scenarios.
Hawaii Educational Assistant Training Program Many resources for paraeducators, including a newsletter.
Idaho Paraeducators Provide Group Instructional Services and Much More at Oakwood Paraeducators at a rural school in Preston, Idaho.
Indiana Indiana Paraeducator Support Project The Indiana Paraeducator Support Project works to improve special education paraeducator training efforts across Indiana.
Iowa Paraeducator Certification: Iowa's System Article on how the Iowa certification system was developed and deployed.
Iowa Iowa Department of Education Paraeducators Basic information on paraeducators from the Iowa Department of Education
Iowa AEA 267 Paraeducators Site Information for paraeducators and administrators in schools in AEA 267, including information concerning certification options, classes, trainings, classroom strategies, resources, and success stories.
Kentucky Paraeducators of Kentucky Training and other resources for Kentucky paraeducators.
Louisiana Teach Louisiana Paraprofessional Programs Information and links on Louisiana pararofessional training programs.
Minnesota Minnesota Paraprofessional Consortium A resource for Minnesota paraprofessionals and those who support them.
Minnesota Preparing Teachers to Direct the Work of Paraprofessionals Provides staff development specialists, faculty and staff from teacher preparation programs, with information and resources to prepare training for teachers who are or will be directing the work of paraprofessionals.
Missouri Missouri National Education Association Paraprofessional Information from the Missouri National Education Association.
Montana Paraeducators Play Multiple Roles in Instruction, Family Advocacy, The role of paraeducators in a school district covering a large geographical area in Montana.
Montana Paraprofessional Resources A listing of paraprofessional resources from the Montana Comprehensive System of Professional Development.
Nevada The Nevada State Education Association Paraprofessional Page Provides a set of guidelines for starting a job off right and provides links to other resources.
New Hampshire Paraeducator Information from the Department of Education A list of New Hampshire paraeducator resources.
New Hampshire Paraeducator Info from the Bureau of Credentialing Certification requirements for paraeduators.
New Jersey Support for Schools Through Higher Qualifications for Paraprofessionals Brief overview of NCLB requirements for paraprofessionals.
New Mexico AFT New Mexico Paraprofessional Paraprofessional news from the New Mexico division of the American Federation of Teachers.
New York The Paraprofessional Chapter of the United Federation for Teachers The UFT represents classroom paraprofessionals in New York City.
North Carolina NCLB Impact on Paraprofessional Employment A presentation to the State Board of Education (SBE) on how the No Child Left Behind Act impacts paraprofessionals from March of 2003.
North Carolina Title 1 Teacher Assistants Questions and answers about teacher assistants.
North Carolina North Carolina Association of Teacher Assistants "The North Carolina Association of Teacher Assistants promotes the important role of teacher assistants in the public schools, provides professional training opportunities, and works to improve salaries and employment security."
North Dakota North Dakota Special Education Paraprofessional Information Paraprofessional information from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.
Pennsylvania PaTTAN Paraeducators Page A description of the role of paraeducators and listings of training opportunities.
Rhode Island Teacher Assistants- a Rhode Island Technical Assistance Project A variety of resources for Rhode Island Teacher Assistants including information on teacher assistant related legal requirements, effective practice, and various training opportunities.
South Carolina Paraprofessional Page from the South Carolina Department of Education Information about a variety of South Carolina Paraeducator resources.
Tennessee Sevier County Special Education Paraeducators' Links A large collection of local and national paraeducator resources.
Texas Paraeducator Page from the ATPE Paraeducator information from the Association of Texas Professional Educators.
Utah Utah Para Consortium "The mission of the Utah Paraprofessional Consortium is to promote training and support for paraprofessionals leading to improved outcomes for children, youth and families."
Washington Paraeducators Provide Group Reading Instruction at Cherrydale Primary A list of the keys to effective paraeducators at a school in a small town in Washington.
Washington Paraeducator.com Paraeducator.com provides training, information and services to paraeducators and the teachers with whom they work. The site provides the tools and information needed to help districts meet state and federal mandates for paraeducators.
Washington Paraeducators Information Overview Paraeducator information from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Washington Puget Sound ESD Paraeducator Program Resources for paraeducators and the teachers with whom they work in the Puget Sound ESD region, including a handbook that is free for districts in that area.
Washington Puget Sound ESD Paraeducator Program Resources for paraeducators and the teachers with whom they work in the Puget Sound ESD region, including a handbook that is free for districts in that area.
Wisconsin Teacher Assistant and Support- Career Information Information on a variety of teacher assistant positions, geared towards early childhood education.
Wisconsin State of Wisconsin Paraprofessional Website A statewide paraprofessional website with a variety of resources for Wisconsin paraprofessionals.
Wisconsin Wisconsin Special Education Paraprofessionals A paraprofessional web site from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Wyoming Wyoming ParaEducator Consortium (WyPEC) "The Wyoming ParaEducator Consortium is an organization formed by paraeducators for paraeducators... committed to supporting the needs of paraedcators in collaboration, communication and awareness within the State of Wyoming."

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