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TOPSET Overview – Transition
of Paraeducators to Special Education Teachers
The TOPSET project supports 22 paraprofessionals who are becoming
special education teachers. The goal is to transition paraeducators
from their current positions to special education teachers
serving students with high incidence needs. A full range of
supports is offered to participants to assure their ability
to reach the goal. By the end of the project, participants
earn a baccalaureate degree and a Special Education Generalist
license. A mentor teacher program builds the capacity of districts
to induct new teachers. Project staff recruit, train and coach
experienced teachers to become mentors for the project participants. |