Paraprofessional Academy

Region 14 ESC is PROUD to have successfully trained over 1,800 paraprofessionals in our Region!  This three-day academy offers orientation and training in scientifically-based strategies for prospective paraprofessionals to assist in reading, writing, and math instruction.  Participants take a locally-developed assessment to demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and math, which meets requirements for ensuring that all paraprofessionals are highly qualified.  All participants will be assessed in reading, writing, and math to demonstrate proficiency.  This training is held at Region 14 ESC North (1850 Hwy 351, Abilene).

Academy Registration

Please create an account through PitStop (https://pitstop.esc14.net/PITStop/)

and then register in your account for the Academy using the link below.  The fee for the academy is $100.00 and must be paid at the time of registration.  Please notify Tammi Davis (tdavis@esc14.net) if you have further questions regarding registration. 

ONLINE OPTION: If self-paced online training is preferred, we offer Paraeducator Training, which provides 13 modules plus practice tests.  Afterwards, paraprofessionals schedule a time with Rachel Smith to test at ESC 14.  Fee is $200, and an administrator will need to email rsmith@esc14.net with aide's name, email, and campus, which will start the process (not in PitStop). 

Next Academy - Save the Date! 

September 16 - 18, 2025

Contact Information:

Rachel Smith, Curriculum Consultant

Phone: 325/675-8610

Email: rsmith@esc14.net

OR

Belinda Lara, Secretary

Phone: 325/675-8613

Email: blara@esc14.net