Jordan Applied Technology Center - West Jordan Campus & Sandy Campus

PED 1010 Introduction to Paraeducation offered Fall Semester.
PED 2150/2160 Introductory Experience and Practicum offered Spring Semester. Students much complete PED 1010 prior to PED 2150/2160

Both Courses are designed to help students decide ifr they would like to pursue a career in Paraeducation, Special Education, Education, or other careers in disability services.

Students learn instruction, data collection and assessment that can be used in public school classrooms, community settings, and adult education settings.

Students gain hands-on skills by participating in practicum experiences in public school classrooms. Students also travel to various schools within Jordaqn School District to observe classrooms and related services.

Salt Lake City Community College
The Paraeducation program is designed to prepare students to work as paraeducators in public school districts under the direction of certified classroom educators. Paraeducators may assist classroom teachers by providing instructional support to students receiving specialized services (Title I and/or special education) in K-12 classrooms. Students can earn either a certificate of completion, or an Associate of Science degree, via distance education or attending regular classes on campus.

Utah Personnel Development Center (UPDC)
The purpose of the Utah Personnel Development Center is to respond to statewide personnel development needs as identified by the Utah Special Education Consortium for students with disabilities.

The UPDC serves educators, general educators, paraeducators, parents, administrators, ancillary personnel and students with disabilities from all 41 school districts, charter schools, State Operated Programs, Utah Parent Center,and Institutes of Higher Education. Training and services can be arranged through the Special Education Director of each district with individual Personnel Development Plans (PDPs) for each agency.