The Paraprofessional Certification Series is a program developed by CES that leads to a certificate for paraprofessionals that is specifically aligned with the CEC Standards for Paraeducators (2015).

The series of courses prepares paraprofessionals to meet the needs of the range of learners with whom they work; and readies them to pass the ParaPro Assessment, a requirement for paraprofessionals to qualify as Title 1 Instructional Paraprofessionals.

The course series has been developed for use as an in-district professional development program. Districts may bring this series of courses on site for their paraeducator cohorts. 

For a detailed list of courses in the series, please click here.

Customized Training and Consulting In-District

The Paraprofessional Certification Series is only one part of the services offered by CES. We work in partnership with districts who may need a customized program for their needs, and can consult with districts to offer on-site coaching services for paraeducators to meet specific needs, move forward district initiatives, and enhance the professionalism of this vital classroom resource. 

Paraprofessional Training and Coaching Specialists

Laurel Peltier                                              Laurel has experience in transition assessment, planning and service delivery, and has provided leadership for transition in public schools and at the college level. Learn more.

Sharon Jones                                          Sharon has worked in public school districts as a special education and general education teacher; assistant principal; educational diagnostician/consultant; and inclusion specialist. Learn more.

Jodi Drury                                                        Jodi has served as Department Head for the Special Education Department at Berkshire Hills Regional School District, coordinated special education services for Springfield Public Schools, and was a special education teacher for Pittsfield Public Schools. Learn more.