These trainings are designed to provide practical information regarding educational methods and resources that may be used by special education paraprofessionals working with students in a variety of educational settings.

These trainings will assist special education paraprofessionals to gain knowledge related to the standards listed in the PA Credential of Competency, and obtain ongoing in-service training hours required by Pennsylvania regulations.

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Earn Certificates of Attendance for completing each of the online Sessions!

To earn a Certificate of Attendance participants must view the entire session and complete the review questions at the end. Participants are responsible for downloading Certificates of Attendance. Participants may access a record of their completed sessions by clicking on the certificates link above. PaTTAN will not keep a record of participation in the online sessions in the PaTTAN transcript system.

To complete each session, watch the video presentation and complete the review questions at the end. The review questions will be made available once you have watched the full video.

Bureau of Special Education Paraprofessional Credential of Competency: Entry Level Training Series

7 Entry Level sessions aligned to the Knowledge and Skills listed in the Credential of Competency Checklist Paraprofessional Credential of Competency Training Series 7 Videos | Last updated on December 21, 2022

2022-2023 Special Education Paraprofessional Training Series

7 Videos | Last updated on July 10, 2023

2021-2022 Special Education Paraprofessional Training Series

6 Videos | Last updated on March 8, 2022

2020-2021 Special Education Paraprofessional Training Series

4 Videos | Last updated on May 18, 2021

2019-2020 Special Education Paraprofessional Training Series

6 Videos | Last updated on June 15, 2020

2018-2019 Special Education Paraprofessional Training Series

Click Here for the 2018-2019 Training Schedule5 Videos | Last updated on May 29, 2019

2017-2018 Special Education Paraprofessional Training Series

Click Here for the 2017-2018 Training Schedule10 Videos | Last updated on July 6, 2018

2016-2017 Special Education Paraprofessional Training Series

Click Here for the 2016-2017 Training Schedule9 Videos | Last updated on June 7, 2017

2015-2016 Special Education Paraprofessional Training Series

Click Here for the 2015-2016 Training Schedule9 Videos | Last updated on April 1, 2016

2014-2015 Special Education Paraprofessional Training Series

Supporting All Students Across the Curriculum 8 Videos | Last updated on April 1, 2015

2013-2014 Special Education Paraprofessional Training Series

Supporting Student Achievement and Independence 6 Videos | Last updated on April 1, 2014

2012-2013 Special Education Paraprofessional Training Series

Topics for Expanding Paraprofessional Practice 4 Videos | Last updated on February 18, 2013

2011-2012 Special Education Paraprofessional Training Series

The Paraprofessional's Role in Supporting Students with Complex Needs 7 Videos | Last updated on July 16, 2012

2010-2011 Special Education Paraprofessional Training Series

The Paraprofessional's Role in Affecting Student Behavior 2 Videos | Last updated on April 1, 2011

Bureau of Special Education Paraprofessional Training Series

10 Sessions aligned with the Knowledge and Skills 10 Videos | Last updated on September 20, 2009