Staff Resources
Educational Opportunities
UGA Tier I Certification Programs
Valdosta State University Para to Teacher Program
Looking to go from a paraprofessional to certified teacher? We wanted you to be aware that at Valdosta State University they have a program for elementary teachers that was specifically designed for paraprofessionals to become certified teachers. The program is fully online, the classes are 8 weeks in duration, and it has a unique all-inclusive pricing structure. You can learn more about the program here: https://www.valdosta.edu/
University of North Georgia Leadership Program
Their Ed Leadership programs are completely online allowing them to meet the needs of our very busy educators from across Georgia.
Here is the link to the informational flyer: click here for the program flyer.
Tier 1 Info Sessions
https://enroll.ung.edu/portal/
Tier 2 Info Sessions
https://enroll.ung.edu/portal/
Gordon State College Para to Teacher Program
Gordon State College’s very affordable online parapro-to-teacher program. Since we are a state college within the University System of Georgia, our tuition is just $106.80 per credit hour. Qualifying parapros can earn a BSED in Elementary/Special Education or a BSED in Secondary Education in English for a very low total cost, often within just a few years.
We have outstanding faculty who are experts in their field, and currently, Gordon State College has 130 juniors and seniors in practicums and internships. We also offer online foundational courses all year long to help candidates prepare for one of our fall cohorts, and there are any parapros who would make outstanding teachers, we would be happy to speak with them.
Information about the parapro-to-teacher program is on our website here.
Scholarship and Student Loan Information
Georgia Retired Educators Foundation Annual Scholarship
The GRE Foundation, an affiliate of the Georgia Retired Educators Association, will be awarding ten $1,000.00 grants/scholarships to educators or paraprofessionals to use in a manner most suited to their individual need while pursuing a degree or an advanced degree in education. Any certified or classified employee who is employed in a Georgia, Pre-K through 12 school, is eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Please follow this link for more information about the GRE Annual Scholarship.
Click the link below for loan forgiveness information.