Services, training, and technical assistance for paraeducators and teachers with whom they work
 The Paraeducator Program provides professional development for
paraeducators and the teachers with whom they work to create effective
educational teams and increase student learning. The objective of the
Paraeducator program is to provide training in a variety of areas, using
best practices in Professional Development, that is accessible and
responsive to district, school and paraeducator needs.
Paraeducator Services
Paraeducator Competency Training
The Paraeducator Program offers the regional introductory level training for all 14 competencies on a limited basis. Training for competencies 1-6, 7-11 & 13 are also available at paraeducator.com for subscribing districts. For more information, please contact Sonja Hardy, shardy@psesd.org or 425-917-7844.
Content area classes
Examples of classes offered are:
- Behavior Management
- Working with Oppositional Defiant Students
- Math
- ParaReading Institute (12 hours)
- Instructional Strategies
- Autism
- Fragile Brain Series
- Teaming for Teachers and Paraeducators
View current list of classes for paraeducators
District/Building Level Training Support
Support for district/building training where instructional paraeducators and/or the teachers with whom the work are attending training that supports district and building educational goals.
Paraeducator.com provides a cost-effective way to provide around-the-clock-access to high quality training, information and services for paraeducators and the teachers with whom they work. The site provides tools and information to help districts meet state and federal mandates for paraeducators.
Examples of services and classes:
- Compentencies 1-6
- Competencies 7-11 & 13
- Literacy Strategies for Paraeducators
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Paraeducator Mentoring Program
- Paraeducator Handbook
ETS ParaPro Assessment
Puget Sound ESD is offering the electronic version of the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment. The assessment is one of the options for individuals to meet the No Child Left Behind Title I Paraeducator Requirement. The assessment consists of 90 multiple choice questions, 30 in each of the following subjects: reading, writing and math. Individuals must score 461 or higher to pass the assessment. The assessment is being offered in three-hour time frames; .5 hours to set up and 2.5 hours to take the test.
To register, access www.psesd.org/classes, search for Paraeducator Trainings. Click on the test date you want and follow directions or print out the registration form and mail it in with your check. (Please see address format on last page.)
ETS Assessment information, registration for the paper/pencil assessment, and study guide can be found at: www.ets.org/parapro.
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