{"product_id":"teachers-aide-with-parapro-prep","title":"Teacher's Aide with ParaPro Prep","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eTrain to become a paraprofessional educator. This course will prepare you for the ETS ParaPro Assessment, a Praxis exam needed to work as a teacher's aide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e130 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchools need paraprofessionals! This course will prepare you for the ETS ParaPro Assessment exam, so you can work as a teacher's aide. You'll learn how these paraprofessional educators assist with classroom instruction and build a foundation in educational principles like classroom management. Most importantly, you'll develop strategies to support students of different learning abilities in reading, writing, and math.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat paraprofessional educators do and how they work in the education system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoles and responsibilities of a teacher's aide in various settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBenchmarks of development for children and adolescents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClassroom management strategies, instructional control, and positive behavior supports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCharacteristics and intervention strategies for students with various disabilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParaPro Assessment exam preparation strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop a career roadmap for becoming a teacher's aide\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePass the Para Pro Praxis assessment and enhance your professional profile\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop strategies to support students of different learning abilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type:upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeacher's Aide Foundations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChild and Adolescent Development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunication and Classroom Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting Students in the General Education Setting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudents with Exceptionalities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMidterm Exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting the Reading Process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting the Writing Process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting Mathematics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing for the ETS ParaPro Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCareer Roadmap: The Job Search and Future Opportunities (Optional Lesson)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinal Exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 8 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMac: macOS 12 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this program are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTeaching in Today's Inclusive Classrooms: A Universal Design for Learning Approach, \u003c\/em\u003eFourth Edition, by Richard M. Gargiulo and Debbie Metcalf\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMethods and Strategies for Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities: A Case-Based Approach, \u003c\/em\u003eSecond edition, by Joseph Boyle and David Scanlon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePraxis ParaProfessional Study Guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successful completion of the course, you will receive the \u003cem\u003eParaPro Interactive Practice Test\u003c\/em\u003e to help prepare for the exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no prerequisites for this course.\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKt (Katie) Paxton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKt (Katie) Paxton is a certified teacher with a Master's Degree in Education focusing on Learning and Technology. She has more than 20 years of classroom experience and has been an online instructor since 2003. She also owned and managed a home daycare for five years and is the author of \u003cem\u003eMore Adventures With Kids in San Diego\u003c\/em\u003e. Furthermore, Kt has trained and placed tutors with at-risk students in over 100 schools in addition to working with the students herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this course prepares for the ETS ParaPro Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a teacher's aide do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeacher's aides, also known as a teaching assistant, are paraprofessional educators that assist a teacher with various duties inside and outside the classroom. These duties may include supervision and care for students, along with providing students with lesson reinforcement and guidance in student studies. Teacher's aide typically monitors behavior, manage paperwork and perform recordkeeping duties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a certificate to be a teacher's aide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequirements for working as a teacher's aide varies by state. Some states require additional training, some college credits or a paraprofessional certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive six (6) months to complete the course.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when I complete the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through. You will also be prepared to sit for the ETS ParaPro Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAm I guaranteed a job?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get financial assistance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I get more information about this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available by phone. You can also call us at 1-855-532-7642 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the \"Contact Us\" form.\u003c\/p\u003e Reviews \u003cp class=\"quote_block\"\u003e I am truly grateful for the opportunity taking this course and have learned so much. I have benefited from the discussions and the course that I've learned here in Hope Training Academy and with KT. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"quote_block\"\u003e I really appreciate all the feedback, as well as the class. As of this past Sunday, I have already taken my GACE Paraprofessional exam and excelled. It has already landed me two job offers as well. I credit it all to this course. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"quote_block\"\u003e This course not only taught me about working in education, but it also really helped improve my English. I feel more confident now and ready to work in a classroom setting. 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