ParaEdge

ParaEdge

Teacher Certification for Paraprofessionals

Lindenwood’s ParaEdge program helps working paraprofessionals become certified teachers without leaving the classroom.

• Credit for Experience
  Up to 9 graduate credits for approved experiential/prior learning.
• Built for Working Paras
  Online/distance coursework with practicums and observations completed in the candidate成人视频檚 school.
• Proven and Scalable
  Extends a tested Missouri partnership framework – ready to expand district-by-district.

How ParaEdge Works

• Paraprofessionals self-identify as employees of a partner district for streamlined admission/advising.
• Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) available for up to 9 hours at graduate level: candidates submit documentation (employment, LETRS training if applicable, mentorship verification, principal confirmation).
• District成人视频揢niversity partnership: Lindenwood provides coursework, mentoring, advising, and certification guidance; districts provide authentic instructional experience.
• Practicum & observation flexibility: completed in the candidate成人视频檚 current school site.
• CPL credit posting fee aligns with catalog: $100 per credit (applies to experiential credits).
• Individualized pathways created by dedicated Education Advisors.

Experiential Credit (Up to 9 Graduate Hours)

Approved experiential credits may include EDU 50000, EDU 51000, and EDU 50600 (based on verified eligibility).

Certification Options

Graduate Pathways (Available Now)

• MAT: Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education
• FTAC: Middle and High School (Temporary Authorization Certificate)
• FTAC: Special Education (Temporary Authorization Certificate)

Undergraduate Pathways (Built to District Need)

• Transcript review to identify the fastest route (AAT Core 42 preferred).
• BA: Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education
• BA: Educational Studies (includes certification options in Middle School and Secondary content areas)

Open Invitation Across Missouri

Each participating district signs a customized MOU tied to practicum, observation, and placement assurances.

Is Your District a Gold Partner? 

The Lindenwood University K-12 GOLD Program is exclusive to K-12 partners who are investing in a mutually beneficial relationship that will provide higher education opportunities and benefits to their employees.

• View K-12 Gold Program Partners

Interested in partnering? 

Contact Claudia Lopez at [email protected] or (636) 949-4437.