March 29, 2024

Green Hills AEA to provide paraeducator certification training in Creston

Green Hills AEA is offering the Iowa Paraeducator Generalist Certificate course in Creston beginning Jan. 17.

This course will provide instruction for the new competencies approved by the Iowa Bureau of Educational Examiners and Iowa Department of Education, effective Jan. 1.

Paraeducators serve as key providers in a variety of educational settings, and contribute to the social, emotional, and academic growth of children and youths.

All applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age and must have a high school diploma or graduate equivalent diploma (GED) in order to enroll in the 90 hour certification program that consists of three courses. The registration fee for each of the three courses is $200.

Course 1, Ethical and Professional Practice/Relationships, will be held Jan. 17 and Jan. 21, with remaining coursework/hours online.

Course 2, Foundations/Content and Instruction, will be held Feb. 14 and 28, March 14 and 28, and April 11, with remaining coursework/hours online.

Course 3, Learning Environments/Emotional and Behavioral, will be held April 25, May 2, 16 and 30, and June 6, with remaining coursework/hours online. All classes will be held at Creston Elementary School, 805 Academic Ave.

Information regarding the new competencies can be found on the Green Hills AEA website at http://www.ghaea.org. To register for the course, interested persons can go to https://www.ghaea.org/register or contact Michelle Lidgett, licensure assistant/registrar, 800-432-5804 or 712-366-0503.

The mission of Green Hills AEA is to collaboratively advocate for families, communities and schools to help them achieve their goals by providing dedicated professional consultation and quality system-wide supports.