Course Dates: April 2-June 25, 2025

Monday/Wednesdays 5:30-8:00                                                                   

Tuesday/Thursday on Google Classroom

Optional 10 hour internship; students will need valid documentation to take part in this internship

Test date: June 25

Registration Deadline: March 28, 2025

Delivery Platform: Online

1. • Flyer

   • Class Interest Form

This 12-week, FREE online course is designed to prepare you for a career as a paraeducator within a school setting at a school district of your choice and for the Paraeducator test. This also includes FREE testing for the Paraeducator test given on the last day of class. Topics covered include: math, reading, writing, classroom management, instructional confidence, positive behavioral supports, and intervention strategies for students with various disabilities, and how diversity should be addressed and respected in the classroom. 

Requirements:

1. CASAS Goals Reading 239+; CASAS Math 2 ________ (TBD)

2.  Must be at least 18 years old

3.  Can not be enrolled in any K-12 school

4.  Must be eligible to work in the US

5.  Must qualify in one of the following areas:

Cut Score: CASAS Goals Reading 228; CASAS Goals Math 210; CASAS Life and Work 221 OR TABE Reading 536; TABE Math 519

Other Requirements: 

1. HS diploma/GED/Adult Diploma OR actively working towards one

2. No citizenship requirement but a student does need to be eligible to work in the US to get a job as a paraeducator

3.  A device with a webcam and microphone

4.  A personal or school-given Gmail account

Host Site: Faribault

Instructors: Kim Munson, kmunson@faribault.k12.mn.us; 612-432-7721

Primary Contacts: Kim Munson, kmunson@faribault.k12.mn.us; 612-432-7721

Class Interest Form