An overview of the requirements along with some frequently asked questions.
California Paraprofessional Resources
State Paraprofessional Standards
State Paraprofessional Handbooks
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Training Opportunities
California Paraprofessional Teacher Training Program
"The Paraprofessional Teacher Training Program (PTTP) is a state-funded paraeducator (instructional assistant/aide) career ladder program leading to a teacher preparation program and ultimately, to a teaching credential."
Beginning Teacher Program: Paraprofessional
"The North Coast Paraprofessional Teacher Training Program (NCPTTP) supports paraprofessionals who would like to pursue a bachelor’s degree and teaching credential with the intent of teaching in a public school in California."
Para Discussions
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California Paraeducator Conference
Posted April 24th, 2002 by AnonymousLong Beach Paraeducator Partnership Program Website
Posted April 24th, 2002 by lisa1018Getting started
Posted January 9th, 2006 by AnonymousWebsites
Paraeducator is on Her Way to Becoming Teacher
An article about Sue Sutton from the California School Employees Association.
CSEA: Paraeducators and other Instructional Assistants
California School Employees Association- much of this content appears to be available to members only.
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.
Para News
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Disclaimer: The above links are simply a guide to state paraprofessional resources and may not be the most recent, authoritative or accurate. Please let us know if you identify any errors. Also, use this form to tell us about any additional resources that you are aware of.