Center for the Advancement of Paraeducators
Our mission is to support paraeducators – instructional assistants, classroom assistants, and teacher’s aides – through onboarding, professional development, and career trajectory.
GOALS
Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for paraeducators.
Establish a high-quality onboarding class for all new paraeducators in our region.
Offer career trajectory coaching to help connect paraeducators with degree completion and licensure options.
Advocate for the recruitment, support, and career development of paraeducators.
Contact us for more information
If you are interested in more information about non-credit professional development opportunities, or the annual CLIP Conference, contact Rachel Harrington.
Rachel Harrington
Professor, Education & Leadership
Office: RWEC 127
Email: harringtonr@wou.edu
If you already have your first bachelor’s degree and are interested in more information about our Post Bacc or Graduate Programs at WOU, contact Olivia Flores.
Olivia Flores
Pre-Education Advisor for freshman undergraduates, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students
Office: RWEC 164
Email: floreso@wou.edu
If you are interested in more information about pursuing your first bachelor’s degree at WOU, either starting at WOU or starting at a community college then transferring to WOU, contact Brenda Plata-Hurtado.
Brenda Plata-Hurtado
Pre-Education Advisor for transfer students and bilingual students.
Office: RWEC 165
Email: platahurtadob@wou.edu
2022 Conference on Learning and Instruction for Paraeducators (CLIP)
Thursday, August 25, 2022 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Virtual Conference
This one-day virtual professional development conference is for all paraeducators in the region. We will share content knowledge and instructional strategies you can implement in your work right away. Attend diverse sessions covering five strands, or topic areas:
Mathematics
Literacy
Special Education
ESOL
Early Childhood
Session Proposals
We are seeking presenters to offer engaging sessions geared towards the needs of paraeducators working in K-12 schools.
The deadline for submissions is August 18, 2022.
Registration
Learn about timely topics and new ideas from your colleagues and experts in the field.
The $40 registration fee includes access to all sessions.
Registration will close August 20.
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