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California Paraprofessional Teacher Training Program

The Paraprofessional Teacher Training Program (PTTP) is a state-funded paraeducator (instructional assistant/aide) career ladder program leading to a teacher preparation program and ultimately, to a teaching credential. Paraprofessional participants may be undergraduates, or they may already have a Bachelor's Degree but have not done any teacher preparation coursework. Program participants receive assistance with college/university tuition, fees, and books, as well as other support services to increase success in the program, in accordance with each local program design. Participants who are undergraduates and who earn a Bachelor's Degree may remain in the PTTP and enroll in a teacher preparation program, or they may enroll in a Pre-intern or Intern Program, as applicable to their individual circumstances.

  - For more information, email Marilynn Fairgood: mfairgood@ctc.ca.gov

New Information

  • Competitive Grant Proposal for Paraprofessional Teacher Training Programs 2008-2009

       • Competitive Grant Proposal [MS Word]
       • Proposed Expenditure Plan Report [MS Excel]

    Due May 16, 2008 - if you have not filed a Notice of Intent with the Commission, you need to contact Marilynn Fairgood at mfairgood@ctc.ca.gov.
    April 17, 2008

  • California School Paraprofessional Teacher Training Program -- 2007 Report to the Legislature [PDF]
    Commissioners approved the 2007 PTTP Report to the Legislature during the December 5-6, 2007 Commission meeting. The report describes the success of the PTTP and includes program graduate and retention data, program participant demographic data, including academic standing and certification goals, and a list of the 2006-07 PTTP local program sponsors. Please feel free to download a copy of the report for your records.
    February 13, 2008

  • Senate Bill No. 193 (Chaptered) [PDF]
    SB 193 was signed by the Governor on October 12, 2007. Among the changes included in the law is the requirement that participants must complete either two years of IHE coursework or a local academic assessment and hold a Certificate of Clearance prior to participation in the PTTP. A $500 per participant funding increase and deferral of reimbursement of the program for a specified period of time due to a serious illness, pregnancy, other natural cause or for an interruption in employment due to a natural disaster are also included. Please download a copy of the law for your records and please distribute the new law to all PTTP participants.
    February 13, 2008

  • Annual Report to Stakeholders [MS PowerPoint]
    November 16, 2007

  • 2007-2008 Proposed Expenditure Plan and 2007-2008 Final Expenditure Report [MS Excel]
    July 12, 2007

  • 2007-2008 Paraprofessional Grant Terms and Conditions [MS Word]
    July 12, 2007

  • Paraprofessional Program Participant Tracking
    Provide updated information on 2007-2008 funded participants, graduates, and dropped participants.
    July 12, 2007

  • 2007-2008 PTTP Program Advisory [MS Word]
    The initial 2007-2008 PTTP Program Advisory is now available online. The advisory contains important information including a legislative update (SB 193), a funds recovery update and a 2007-2008 Calendar of Important Dates. Please feel free to download a copy of the advisory for your use. PLEASE NOTE, Attachment A has been omitted from this web document. Program Directors and Coordinators: Please contact Marilynn Fairgood for a copy of the list.
    July 12, 2007

Important Information

Updated April 17, 2008