Teacher's Aide with ParaPro Prep
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/27/2026
Program Description
Schools need paraprofessionals! This course will prepare you for the ETS ParaPro Assessment exam, so you can work as a teacher's aide. You'll learn how these paraprofessional educators assist with classroom instruction and build a foundation in educational principles like classroom management. Most importantly, you'll develop strategies to support students of different learning abilities in reading, writing, and math.
Established in 2020
CIP: 13-1501 Teacher Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Governors State University
Program Contact Info
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 534-4099
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
- Special Education Teachers, All Other (252059 )
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other (253099 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: Industry Recognized Credential
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
24 Weeks ( 130.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,898.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,898.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Teacher's Aide with ParaPro Prep
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/27/2026
Program Description
Schools need paraprofessionals! This course will prepare you for the ETS ParaPro Assessment exam, so you can work as a teacher's aide. You'll learn how these paraprofessional educators assist with classroom instruction and build a foundation in educational principles like classroom management. Most importantly, you'll develop strategies to support students of different learning abilities in reading, writing, and math.
Established in 2020
CIP: 13-1501 Teacher Assistant/Aide.
Provider Information
Governors State University
Program Contact Info
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 534-4099
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
- Special Education Teachers, All Other (252059 )
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other (253099 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: Industry Recognized Credential
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
24 Weeks ( 130.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,898.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,898.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit