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For Paraprofessionals

Your path to training starts with a code from your school or unit.

Your school district or unit administrator purchases your required training code. Once you receive it, use the code to register in the Project PARA training portal and begin your 53 lessons on the path to your North Dakota Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate.

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Paraprofessionals collaborating as they prepare to support students
Online lessonsBuild practical classroom skills
One code to get startedProvided by your school or unit admin
Certificate pathwayNorth Dakota Special Education

From your code to your certificate

A clear, supported path to training that helps you make a difference every day.

1

Get your code

Ask your school district or unit administrator for the code purchased for your training.

2

Register your account

Open the Project PARA portal, choose sign up, and enter your enrollment code when prompted.

3

Complete 53 lessons

Work through the online lessons at your pace and build skills you can use in your classroom.

4

Earn your certificate

After you finish, Project PARA verifies your completion with NDDPI, which issues the certificate.

Your district or unit administrator purchases the required code.

If you have not received a code, ask your supervisor or school/unit administrator. Administrators can learn about access and code purchases on the admin pathway page.

Administrator information  →

Before you register

  • ✓Have your enrollment code ready.
  • ✓Use an email address you can access; it will be your portal username.
  • ✓Keep your login details so you can return to your lessons anytime.

Independent purchase option

Not connected to a school district or unit?

You can purchase training access directly through the Project PARA portal. The annual membership provides access to all 53 courses.

$50annual membership
View Individual Purchase Options

Questions about getting started?

Here are a few quick answers.

Where do I get my enrollment code?

Your school district or unit administrator purchases the code and provides it to you. If you are not sure who to ask, start with your supervisor.

Who pays for my training code?

Your school district or unit administrator is responsible for purchasing the required code for district/unit paraprofessionals.

What if I do not have a district or unit?

You can use the independent purchase option above to access the annual membership through the training portal.

What certificate will I receive?

After you complete the 53 lessons, Project PARA coordinates completion verification with the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, which issues the Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate.

Ready to begin your training?

Get your code from your administrator, then register in the Project PARA portal.

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