This application is for paraeducators seeking the General Paraeducator Certificate.

Requirements

• Completion of the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS)
  • The FCS is one 28 clock hour course consisting of 12 units of training approved by your employing school district. Enter this into your E-cert account under the professional development section. Under credit type, select Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study.
• 70 additional clock hours of professional development
  • Clock Hour Information
  • Online Clock Hour Resources (PESB)

One Professional Growth Plan (PGP) may be used towards the 70 clock hour requirement.

• PGP Information (PESB)

Clock Hour Note: Clock hours must be earned on or after July 1, 2019, to meet requirements. 

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