The mayor and the Council speaker say they both support boosting the pay of Education Department paraprofessionals, but the ...

The idea of an ESP bill of rights has been fueled by both national teachers’ unions, and campaigns are active in 18 states.

A Castleford school employee who spent nearly a decade working in multiple roles within the same district has become Idaho’s ...

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana adult education program is offering a free paraprofessional training course, ...

Mississippi State ranks fourth nationally for Registered Behavior Technician examination pass rates, according to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Maggie Stevens, an MSU applied behavior ...

This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get more like this in your inbox. Seven years ago, Donille Cabanaw could not ...

With a growing demand for mental health and substance use disorder services, states should think creatively about policies to extend and grow the workforce. Increasing the pipeline alone isn’t a ...

What to know about getting a 1:1 aide or para on your child's IEP. From what qualifies a child for a 1:1 aide to getting the para on the IEP.

Part I: Foundations and Your Role 1.1 Course Overview and Purpose (Module 0 & 1) The purpose of this certification course is to equip entry-level mental health and well-being paraprofessionals with ...

Paraprofessionals in Brockton Public Schools have been working without a contract and are advocating for a livable wage. The role of a paraprofessional includes specialized support in areas like ...