Now is the Time to Get Your Paraeducator Certification

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get your Paraeducator Generalist Certification, now is your opportunity!

There are three courses you must register for and complete to be able to apply for the Paraeducator Generalist Certificate through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

While it is strongly recommended to take the three required courses in numerical order (1, 2, 3), it is not required. The registration fee is $132 for each course, for a total of $396. Each course has required Zoom sessions plus additional online coursework.

Paraeducator Generalist Certification Program Course 1: Introduction and Foundations

Paraeducator Generalist Certification Program Course 2: Instructional Support

Paraeducator Generalist Certification Program Course 3: Behavioral Support

Teacher Leadership Network is Back!

We are thrilled to launch a newly combined network designed to connect teacher leaders, instructional coaches and mentor coordinators! Whether you lead new teacher induction, coach veteran educators, facilitate PLCs or build district-wide professional learning systems, this collaborative network provides the space, tools and community to elevate your practice.

Each session offers a practical, interactive space to connect with peers in similar roles, exchange proven resources, and engage in meaningful discussion. Whether you are brand new to leadership or an experienced leader, you will leave every session with actionable strategies, inspiration and a strong professional community.

2026-27 Network Dates
All sessions are FREE and will be from 8:30-11:30 am.

• Oct. 9, 2026
• Dec. 17, 2026
• Feb. 19, 2027
• April 16, 2027

Location
Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston

Questions? Contact Michelle Vaughan

Professional Learning Series with Seesaw Begins September 15

Calling all Iowa educators! Join the Seesaw team to learn how to create multimodal learning experiences that foster student joy and creativity and meet each student’s individual needs. In these sessions, Seesaw will share effective strategies for engaging students through accessible, hands-on and digital learning experiences that amplify student voice while providing educators with powerful insights into student understanding.

What’s New with Seesaw?

Timing: LIVE on Sept. 15, 2026 at 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Audience: Teachers, Coaches and Administrators

Topics: Recent updates and releases for the 2026 back-to-school season

Registration link: https://seesaw.zoom.us/meeting/register/w-J8YqIhRo6u2dPyJceQXQ

**Make sure to check out these additional on-demand Seesaw sessions!