Paraeducators are often an important part of programs that provide special education services and they typically work closely with students. Therefore, it is essential to provide valuable professional development to this significant group. This service is subsidized by IDEA Component II Funds.

IDEA training and consultation coordinators provide paraeducator training opportunities based upon individual district or program needs. Customized modules incorporate relevant content drawn from a large library of topics.

For individualized paraeducator training needs, contact Program Director, Training and Consultation: 

Dr. Leanna Lawson
412-394-5857

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network, PaTTAN,

The Paraeducator Competency Checklist

You can find our training opportunities held at the AIU on the Training and Consultation (TaC) Calendar,  TaC Professional Development Offerings 2021-2022 and listed in the Act 48 Workshops.