Education Service Center Region XV

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• Education Service Center Region XV

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No Child Left Behind Act January 8, 2002 Section
1119 Qualifications for Teachers and
Paraprofessionals
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Paraprofessional Qualifications

• NCLB requires that paraprofessionals hired
  by an LEA after January 8, 2002, meet one of the
  following qualifications if the paraprofessional
  will perform instructional duties in a Title I,
  Part A program
• have completed at least two years of study at an
  institution of higher education or
• have obtained an associates (or higher) degree
  or

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Paraprofessional Qualifications

• have met a rigorous standard of quality and can
  demonstrate, through a formal state or local
  academic assessment
• knowledge of, and the ability to assist in
  instructing reading, writing, and mathematics or
• knowledge of, and the ability to assist in
  instructing reading readiness, writing
  readiness,and mathematics readiness, as
  appropriate.
• NCLB requires existing paraprofessionals to meet
  one of these qualifications by January 8, 2006.

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Exemptions

• Paraprofessionals whose duties consist solely of
  parental involvement activities or translation
  services are exempt from the qualification
  requirement.
• Paraprofessional providing only personal care
  services to students with disabilities are exempt
  from the requirements.

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Paraprofessional Academy Training Topics

• Introduction/Student Diversity/Discipline
• Technology
• Reading
• Math
• Writing
• Study Guides are available at www.netxv.net
  under Hot Topics.

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Training

• Paraprofessional Academy is a four day training.
• You will receive a notebook and a pouch of
  supplies.
• There will be an assessment at the end of each
  section that is based on the content received.
• After successfully completing the academy, a
  certificate of completion will be sent to the
  superintendents office.

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Rules for the Day

• Listen and direct you attention to who is
  speaking.
• Participate actively
• Take care of your needs
• Be on time
• Help your neighbor
• HAVE FUN!