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Contact your local district office or professional organization to find out what support and professional development programs are offered for paraprofessionals. |
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Learn more about No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development has provided extensive information regarding the No Child Left Behind Act. |
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Explore your career options; if you have attended college or taken classes and have received college level credit, track down your transcripts and keep that information for your own records. |
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a paraprofessional that has met the requirements of NCLB (No
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am interested in taking courses to meet the requirements of NCLB. |
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am interested in taking the paraprofessional assessment. |
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Consider
Teaching
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You
may want to consider pursuing a teaching degree. If so it is recommended
that you Contact an education specialist at a local college
or university for more information on becoming a teacher. |
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Explore
your options
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If you do not currently meet the requirements of NCLB, and want to continue
to work as a paraprofessional in Alaska you have three options that will
meet the requirements of NCLB.
Select options #1, OR #2, OR #3 for more information. |
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Complete
a minimum of 48 credits (equivalent of two years of study) at an institution
of higher education.
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Obtain
an associates degree or higher at an institution of higher education.
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Meet
a “rigorous standard of quality” AND demonstrate
through the Alaska State Assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist
in instructing.
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Degree
Programs
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| AA |
An
Associates of Arts degree is a two year degree (roughly 60 credits)
that will: meet the requirements of NCLB and is most likely transferable
to a baccalaureate degree program, should you decide later to purse a
four year degree.
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| AAS |
An
Associates of Applied Science degree is a two year degree (roughly
60 to 65 credits) that focuses on a specific area of knowledge. An AAS
degree, in most cases, will: meet the requirements of NCLB, BUT may not
always transfer to a baccalaureate degree. Check with an advisor for more
information.
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| Cert. |
A
Certificate is a one year program (roughly 30-36 credits) that
as a stand alone program will NOT meet the requirements of NCLB
or transfer to a baccalaureate degree program; a minimum of 48 credits
(semester hours) must be completed to meet the state requirement for NCLB.
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The
Alaska Paraprofessional Assessment
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The
Alaska Department of Education and
Early Development will announce later this month, the assessment test
that meets the requirements of NCLB. More information is coming soon!
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Distance
Education
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The
University of Alaska and Alaska Pacific University offer a variety of
programs and courses via distance. Visit the Distance
Education link to explore the many distance delivery training opportunities.
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Alaska
Universities and Colleges
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Alaska
has universities and colleges across the State. Look for a university
or college nearest you. Alaska Universities and
Colleges
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Talk
with an education specialist at a local university of college
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Select
an Alaska university or college nearest you and schedule an appointment
with an advisor who can provide you with the necessary information to
get started.
Alaska Universities and Colleges |
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