Board approves Purple Pathway paraeducator program partnership with University of Northern Iowa
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Trustees approved a contract with the University of Northern Iowa College of Education to offer a Purple Pathway program for paraeducators aimed at growing local educator talent; board members called it a way to "grow our own."
The board approved a Purple Pathways contract with the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) College of Education July 21 to provide an educator development pathway for paraeducators.
Board member comments described the agreement as a “grow‑our‑own” strategy to expand the local pipeline of certified teachers and paraeducators. Administration said the initiative will provide professional learning and pathways for paraeducators to advance and obtain additional credentials.
Vote: The contract passed unanimously.
Ending: The administration will proceed with implementation and coordination with UNI; the board congratulated staff for advancing the program as a local talent strategy.