Univ. of Alaska Fairbanks Online, Educator: Para-Professional

University of Alaska, Fairbanks,
College of Rural and Community Development,
PO Box 756500,
Fairbanks, AK 99775,

T: (907) 474-5439,
Toll Free: (866) 478-2721,

The educator: para-professional (EDPA) program is designed to prepare students to work in classrooms assisting the classroom teacher. The EDPA curriculum emphasizes school protocols, classroom methods, management and assessment. This program prepares students for employment as a para-professional educator and will improve the skills of those currently employed in various educational settings.