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Paraeducator Pathway Program for High-School Students


Associated Faculty: Ritu Chopra
External Partners: Colorado Springs District 11 and District 49
Focus: Research and Evaluation Paraeducator preparation for high school students
About the Partnership: The partner districts have adopted the CO-TOP model to provide a 8 credit certificate to high school students in two technical schools as part of their Career and Technical Education programs. On completion of the certificate, the high-school students can seek employment as paraprofessionals in school districts or transfer the credits to a two or four year college.

Scope and Impact

Geographic Focus: Urban
Scale: Local
Begin year: 2014
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