Paraprofessional Program Illinois

Illinois Paraprofessional License Test

The Paraprofessional Educator Associate in Applied Science Degree program is designed to prepare students to assist teachers in a variety of classroom settings, and to meet the standards for paraprofessional educators developed in response to the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). This curriculum is based on professional standards developed by the American Federation of Teachers, as well as the Paraprofessional Task Force convened by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB).Please note: This program is not for students planning to become regularly certified professional teachers in Illinois public schools. Consult an advisor for more information.