Paraeducator Online Training
Fundamental Course of Study Program
Supporting Washington School Districts
The Master Teacher offers a comprehensive Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) Program to support districts in training paraeducators to meet Washington State’s ESHB 1277 requirements. Through a train-the-trainer model, district-appointed staff will be prepared to deliver 14 hours (two days) of in-person instruction, with an additional 14 hours completed independently by paraeducators through self-paced online courses.
Why Partner With The Master Teacher?
- Approved by the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board
- Experienced Professional Development Team
- Aligned to Washington State Requirements
- Streamlined In-Person and Online Training
- Comprehensive eLearning Platform for Easy Access
- Full Support for Certification and Completion Tracking
Program Overview
In-Person Training
- Day 1 FCS05 & FCS06 – 6 hours
- Day 2 FCS07, FCS08, FCS09, & FCS10 – 8 hours
Self-Paced Online Training
- FCS01, FCS02, FCS03, FCS04, FCS11, & FCS12 – 14 hours
Virtual Training and Support
The Master Teacher provides virtual training and support to help districts (the approved clock hour providers) successfully implement the Fundamental Course of Study Program.
Train-the-Trainer Sessions
Via the train-the-trainer model, The Master Teacher team members will prepare district administrators to confidently and effectively deliver in-person training to their paraeducators.
These sessions include:
- Course Walkthroughs: Step-by-step demonstration of FCS course content, activities, and supplemental materials to ensure trainers are confident in delivering the content.
- Guided Q&A: Dedicated time for questions to clarify course details, training flow, and implementation strategies.
Platform Walkthrough
In addition to the train-the-trainer sessions, we offer administrators an optional virtual walkthrough of the platform.
This includes how to navigate the platform, set up learners, track progress, and access FCS courses and certificates.
Detailed Training Breakdown
- Day 1: In-Person Training
- Day 2: In-Person Training
- Day 3: Self-Paced Training
- Day 4: Self-Paced Training
Course titles are subject to change as content is updated. Credits will not be affected.
The district will serve as the approved clock hour provider and sponsor. The Master Teacher will provide the school district with an official FCS Certificate for each learner who completes the program.
Day 1: In-Person Training
- Para 102: The First Day on the Job (45 min)
- Para 103: Confidentiality, FERPA, and HIPAA (45 min)
- Para 111: Paraeducator Roles and Responsibilities in the Classroom (30 min)
- Para 115: Developing Positive Communication Skills (45 min)
- Para 158: The Roles of Paraeducators in Promoting Active Learning (45 min)
- Para 217: A Look at the Impact of Poverty (45 min)
- Para 223: Bullying Awareness, Prevention, and Intervention (60 min)
- Para 239: Professionalism and Ethical Practice for Paraeducators (60 min)
- Para 485: Teaching Appropriate Social Skills to Form Relationships and Prevent Bullying (45 min)
Day 2: In-Person Training
- Para 110: Classroom and Behavior Management (30 min)
- Para 197: Examining Functions of Behavior and Learning Strategies to Support Behavior (60 min)
- Para 430: Strategies for Working with Defensive Students (45 min)
- Para 177: Understanding Early Childhood Disabilities (60 min)
- Para 178: Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood (60 min)
- Para 154: Introduction to Emergency Action Principles (60 min)
- Para 101: Understanding Inclusion (45 min)
- Para 108: Introduction to Accommodations and Modifications (30 min)
- Para 109: Supporting Students with Accommodations and Modifications (45 min)
- Para 204: Understanding Mental Health Disorders (60 min)
- Para 435: Basics of Positive Behavior Support (45 min)
Day 3: Self-Paced Training
- Para 125: ELL: General Understanding (60 minutes)
- Para 127: ELL: Fostering a Positive and Productive Classroom Environment (60 minutes)
- Para 128: ELL: Strategies and Techniques for Student Success (60 minutes)
- Para 234: Building and Maintaining Respectful Relationships with Students (60 minutes)
- Para 104: Understanding the Many Types of Special Programs (30 minutes)
- Para 116: Classroom Instructional Arrangements (30 minutes)
- Para 159: Assisting Students with Work Completion and Organization (45 minutes)
- Para 205: Encouraging Student Response and Engagement (60 minutes)
- Para 213: Helping vs. Hovering: How to Avoid the “Helicopter” Effect (30 minutes)
- Para 236: What Is Response to Intervention (RTI)? (60 minutes)
- Para 1200: Online Safety and Data Privacy (45 minutes)
- Para 1205: Tools that Reveal the Information You Share When You Browse (30 minutes)
- Para 1210: Manage Your Digital Footprint (30 minutes)
- Para 1215: Keeping Student Data Private (30 minutes)
- Para 114: Monitoring Student Progress (30 minutes)
- Para 117: Taking Instructional or Behavioral Data (30 minutes)
Day 4: Self-Paced Training
- Para 112: Working with Official and Immediate Supervisors (45 minutes)
- Para 113: Communicating with Student Teams (45 minutes)
- Para 440: A Positive and Preventative Approach to Classroom Discipline (45 minutes)
- Para 180: Collegial Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Skills for Paraeducators (30 minutes)
- Para 219: The Hidden Curriculum: Teaching Students Appropriate Social Behaviors and Skills (60 minutes)
Course titles are subject to change as content is updated. Credits will not be affected.
The district will serve as the approved clock hour provider and sponsor. The Master Teacher will provide the school district with an official FCS Certificate for each learner who completes the program.
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Pricing
- Number of Users
- 1 - 3
- 4 - 9
- 10 - 24
- 25 - 49
- 55 - 99
- 100+
- Annual Price Per User
- $99.00
- $82.00
- $69.00
- $58.00
- $53.00
- $50.00