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Paraeducator Learning Series

Instructional Support • Professional Development • Capacity Building

Empowering Paraeducators. Strengthening Classrooms. Improving Student Outcomes.

The MAASE Paraeducator Learning Series provides evidence-based professional learning designed to equip paraeducators with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to support students across educational settings.

Choose the learning pathway that best meets your district's needs—or combine pathways to create a full training plan.

Bring Training to Your District

Learn how your district or ISD can train one paraeducator or an entire workforce.

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July 20, 2027 Conference

Become a Certified MAASE Trainer

Get certified to facilitate MAASE Paraeducator Learning Series programs in your region.

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Why Districts Choose MAASE

Designed by educators for educators to provide practical, engaging, and classroom-ready strategies.

✔ Classroom-ready instructional strategies
✔ Flexible online and in-person learning
✔ Digital credentials & Certificates of Completion
✔ Immediately implementable resources
✔ Aligned with Michigan & national standards
✔ Continuous pathways for advanced growth

Our Learning Pathways

Explore our core curricula designed for every instructional support role

Bootcamp Level 1
Foundation Level

Bootcamp Level 1

Building a Strong Foundation

Essential knowledge and skills needed to confidently support students in inclusive learning environments.

Topics Include:
  • Special Education Foundations & IEPs
  • MTSS & Inclusive Practices
  • Roles, Responsibilities & Collaboration
  • Academic & Positive Behavior Supports
Best For: New paraeducators • Onboarding
Bootcamp Level 2
Advanced Level

Bootcamp Level 2

Advancing Instructional Practice
Prerequisite: Completion of Level 1

Advanced interventions, assistive technology, accommodations, and collaborative strategies.

Topics Include:
  • High-Leverage Instructional Practices
  • Accommodations & Assistive Tech
  • Student Engagement & Independence
  • Teacher-Paraeducator Collaboration
Best For: Experienced Level 1 graduates
Transition Pathway
Secondary Focus

Transition

Preparing Students for Life Beyond School

Knowledge and skills to support students working toward employment, adult living, and self-advocacy.

Topics Include:
  • Transition Planning & IEP Goals
  • Employment Readiness & Independent Living
  • Community-Based Instruction
  • Self-Determination & Advocacy
Best For: Secondary & adult transition staff
Transportation Pathway
Specialized Support

Transportation

Supporting Students Beyond the Classroom

Prepares bus drivers and aides to support students with disabilities while ensuring safe transport.

Topics Include:
  • Student Safety & Emergency Procedures
  • Positive Behavior & Effective Communication
  • Health, Medical & Mobility Needs
  • Crisis Prevention & Privacy
Best For: Drivers, aides & transportation staff
Early Childhood Pathway
Early Education

Early Childhood

Supporting Our Youngest Learners

Develops developmentally appropriate practices for early literacy, play-based learning, and readiness.

Topics Include:
  • Child Development & Play-Based Learning
  • Early Literacy & Language Growth
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Inclusive Preschool & Family Partnerships
Best For: Preschool & GSRP paraeducators
General Education Bootcamp
General Education

GenEd Bootcamp

Strengthening Classroom Support

Classroom techniques to assist teachers, facilitate small groups, and promote positive engagement.

Topics Include:
  • Classroom Organization & Routines
  • Instructional & Small-Group Support
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Teacher Collaboration & Communication
Best For: GenEd aides, teachers & admins

District Implementation Options

1. Train Your Own Staff: Certify internal district/ISD trainers. MAASE supplies the curriculum and modules while your team leads local sessions.

2. Join Regional Training: Send smaller groups of paraeducators to regional cohorts hosted by neighboring ISDs or certified trainers.

3. Individual Registration: Register individual paraeducators directly for available statewide learning sessions.

MAASE Will Help You:

  • ✔ Select the right learning pathway(s)
  • ✔ Build a district implementation plan
  • ✔ Connect with certified regional trainers
  • ✔ Identify available funding opportunities
  • ✔ Coordinate scheduling & full implementation
July 20, 2027 Conference

Become a Certified MAASE Trainer

Help build paraeducator capacity across Michigan. Certified trainers receive facilitator materials, participant resources, coaching, and statewide network access.

Need Help Getting Started? Contact our team at support@maase.org

The Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) is a statewide network of educational leaders advancing equitable outcomes for students with disabilities through leadership, collaboration, and advocacy.