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State board grants Mississippi Bend AEA full approval for paraeducator program, adds ESL pathway
Summary
The State Board of Education voted to grant full approval through 2032 to Mississippi Bend AEA's paraeducator preparation program after a desk review found strong organizational supports, inclusive coursework, qualified faculty and comprehensive assessment systems; the approval includes a new ESL endorsement pathway.
The Iowa State Board of Education voted to grant full approval to Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency's paraeducator preparation program, including a new English-as-a-second-language (ESL) endorsement, extending authorization through 2032.
The board approved the recommendation after a desk review presentation by Lindsey Harrison of the department's educator quality team and comments from Mississippi Bend consultant Heather Whitman. Harrison told the…
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