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Paraprofessional Program Overview
Paraprofessional Eligibility
Paraprofessional Application Requirements
Paraprofessional FAQs
Paraprofessional Resources & Forms
Paraprofessional Seminar Materials
North Coast Beginning Teacher Program
PARAPROFESSIONAL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
“Paraprofessionals provide valuable instructional services to students. Paraprofessional Teacher Training Programs
help recruit talented individuals into the teaching profession.”
—California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
The North Coast Paraprofessional Teacher Training Program (NCPTTP) is funded by a grant from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). NCPTTP is administered by the North Coast Beginning Teacher Program and is housed at the Sonoma County Office of Education. NCPTTP is a regional program, serving districts and county offices in seven counties.
A total of forty paraprofessionals may be enrolled in NCPTTP during any given academic year. Currently the annual amount of financial support is $3,000 per year. This amount can be applied to the costs of tuition, books and fees. In exchange, the participant agrees to fulfill all credential requirements and to complete one year of teaching for each year of support received through the program.
Program Implementation: A Collaborative Effort
NCPTTP is a collaborative effort among the districts, county offices of education, colleges and universities in the North Coast region.
IHE’s (Institutes of Higher Education): Recruitment; provide academic counseling and coursework.
Districts/COE’s: Recruitment; approve applications; designate district contact person for ongoing communication; provide local support.
NCPTTP: Administrative oversight of the program; recruitment, record keeping, provide program information to region; attend statewide meetings; arrange reimbursements for participants; convene cohort meetings; offer resources and workshops; liaison with CCTC; program design and oversight through Advisory Board; program evaluation.
Who do I contact for more information?
NCPTTP is part of the North Coast Beginning Teacher Program.
Corinne Muelrath
Regional Director
cmuelrath@scoe.org
Carol Lingman
Program Coordinator
clingman@scoe.org
707/524-2822.
Sherry Navarro
Regional Program Assistant
snavarro@scoe.org
707/524-2818
Please contact Carol Lingman with inquiries about the program.
