Helping a Student
is a grant-funded project located at the Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky. Funded by the Kentucky Department of Education, Divisions of Exceptional Children Services and Federal Programs, PEK develops and provides the following for paraeducators (instructional assistants):
- On-site professional development
- On-line professional development materials
- Technical assistance to local school districts related to paraeducators
Click on
Professional Development on the Navigation Panel for additional information about on-site and on-line professional development. On-line professional development for paraeducators is available
free of charge. Work at your own pace. Access the modules at any time. On-going, on-line support is available while you are working on a module.
Download the
Para Brochure for information about professional development opportunities provided by
ParaEducators of Kentucky.
Other information related to paraeducators is found throughout the website.
For enrollment and general information contact:
Barbara Locker, PEK Coordinator
(859) 519-7374 email at: blocker@uky.eduEditParaeducator Certificate Program
The Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) offers the
Paraeducator Certificate Program. The
Paraeducator Certificate Program is designed to prepare students to successfully complete the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment or Kentucky Department of Education approved alternative assessment. Paraeducators who wish to earn a two-year degree may complete the (AAS) Teacher Associate program.
The
Paraeducator Certificate Program consists of 15-18 hours of college level coursework designed to prepare students to work as paraeducators in the public schools. Current course topics include orientation to education, child and adolescent development, working with students with special needs, behavior management, computer literacy, and a capstone internship course in which a student spends 150 hours assisting in a classroom mentored by the teacher and course instructor.
The average student enrollment in the BCTC Paraeducator courses is 65 students each semester. Many of the students enrolled are already working as paraeducators, seeking to improve their current skills.
The Spring 2010 semester begins January 11, 2010.
Click on the following link for the list of all education programs at BCTC, including the Paraeducator Certificate Program: http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/bsd/education/curricula/If you have questions about the Paraeducator Certificate Program, contact Landrea Miriti, Education Coordinator, at 859-246-6425 or Landrea.Miriti@kctcs.edu
EditDownload Materials
Para Brochure.pdf