Paraeducator and Associate Training Opportunity (One Starting Next Week)

Paraeducator and Associate Training by the Library at the Iowa Department for the Blind

We know more than most the important role that paraeducators and associates play in successful student learning.  We want to help make sure that you have the information you need to make that success happen.

The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled is accepting registrations for a two week training opportunity (approximately 15 hours) held Monday – Friday.  This is an incredible chance to sharpen your skills in a short amount of time.  To make this learning advancement even more convenient, training will be available the Spring and Summer of 2020.  These instructional sessions work within a 1-hour class using a Zoom classroom and will include some “homework” outside of class. The training will focus on topics related to accessible educational materials.

Topics will include; ordering materials in alternative formats for students, braille, Universal Design for Learning, creating accessible documents, screen readers, and information about the Instructional Materials Center.  A $200.00 stipend will be available to those who successfully complete the training.

Spring Training
March 30^th – April 10^th
9:00am – 10:00am
Zoom Classroom
Registration for Spring due by Friday, March 27^th 12:00pm

Summer Training
June 8^th – June 19^th
9:00am – 10:00am
Zoom Classroom
Registration for Summer due by Friday, June 4^th  12:00pm

Register Here for 2020 Spring or Summer Trainings

For more about the Iowa Department for the Blind and the Library and the Instructional visit us here:
Iowa Department for the Blind
Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

For more information contact:
Sarah Willeford
Library Director, Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
Iowa Department for the Blind
sarah.willeford@blind.state.ia.us
515-494-8439