Welcome to The PAR²A Center

The Paraprofessional Resource and Research Center (The PAR²A Center) is a part of the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver. The Center is the premier source of information on paraprofessionals (paraeducators) working in the fields of education and human services in Colorado and beyond.

The mission of The PAR²A Center is to promote optimum professional development for paraeducators through research, policy development and training on their roles, responsibilities, career development, preparation, supervision, and employment in all aspects of public education and other related fields such as human services.