ASD Paraprofessional Educators

Paraeducators are technicians who serve alongside teachers and other professional educators, "just as their counterparts in law and medicine are designated as paralegals and paramedics."

2025/26 NEW Special Education Paraprofessional Training

When: August 5-7 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where: West High School

Who: ALL NEW K-12 Special Education Paraprofessionals

What: Three (3) full days of professional development targeted specifically towards newly hired special education paraprofessionals to support their success as they begin supporting students starting the first day of school. New paraprofessionals will attend these three (3) days instead of the three (3) days of Early Return.

Questions? Please email asdparapro@asdk12.org

Need an ASD Device? Review this document for support.

Master Teacher Platform
The Master Teacher ParaEducator Online Training Program is a web-based platform approved by DEED for training and assessment resources.

Why Master Teacher?
- 140+ self-paced courses covering general education and special education environments
- Courses are organized into bite-sized units and are perfect for remote learning days
- Training and assessments to certify paraeducators per the state requirements to become highly qualified
- Individual online access for each user accessed through My Apps
  - How to Access Master Teacher within ASD My Apps
  - Accessibility List of Courses
- Ability to proctor testing sessions as a district for our instructional support staff
- Master Teacher Support "Save the Date" for the 2025-2026 School Year
Paraeducator PD HUB
Special Education Supports for Paraprofessionals
English Language Learners Paraprofessional Supports
ELLP WIDA Professional Learning

WIDA offers professional learning that you can complete when, where you want, and at your own pace. Perfect for remote learning days.

• Complete the workshops individually or expand your knowledge with your local professional learning community.

• Take advantage of interactive and engaging learning.

• Enjoy relevant, practical content that you can put into action immediately!

Ready to get started?
1. Review the workshop descriptions (see below) and choose the workshops that best meet your professional goals.
2. Log in to your WIDA Secure Portal account. Don’t have an account yet? Please e-mail ellsupport@asdk12.org. The ELL Team will set up an account for you to access the learning workshops (You do not have to be an ELL Tutor; this is open to all instructional support staff.)
3. Click on the “Professional Learning” icon to view available workshops.
4. Complete a workshop and print your certificate.
Directions on how to access WIDA Professional Learning.

Out of District Professional Learning Opportunities

	With knowledgeable faculty, practical learning experiences, and flexible online options, GCU can empower paraprofessionals to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and have the opportunity to take their careers to new heights. Discover the power of a bachelor's or master's degree in education from Grand Canyon University and position yourself to potentially unlock possibilities for your future. Link for GCU Details
	National Resource Center for Paraeducators, Related Service Providers & Interveners 37th National NRCP Conference, Virtually held on February 21, 2025-February 23, 2005
	In this course, participants will learn how to use primary sources to engage students in place-based history. Educators will create a documentary film in the spring and then teach a film-making unit with their students in the fall. These films will highlight community stories, histories, and cultures. For more details, please see the Anchored Histories Alaska website, which is linked here.
	Have you considered becoming a teacher? Try a free education course today with UAF. Registration is open; contact them by January 10th to ensure you get a spot in a class. Asynchronous options via Zoom are available. UAF Spring 2025 Courses
	School of Education Professional Studies Building, Ste 102 University of Alaska Anchorage 2533 Providence Drive Anchorage, AK 99508 T: (907) 786-4402 Website Link