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State board grants full approval to Eastern Iowa Community College paraeducator pathway
Summary
After a departmental review found program standards met across resources, faculty and clinical practice, the State Board approved Eastern Iowa Community College’s new paraeducator preparation pathway through the next scheduled review cycle; presenters said the pathway helps students "earn while they learn."
The State Board of Education voted to grant full approval to a new paraeducator preparation pathway proposed by Eastern Iowa Community College (EICC) following a departmental desk review and an in‑person presentation by the college.
Department reviewers said the program met standards across the five review areas — organizational resources, diversity and access, faculty qualifications, assessment and program evaluation, and clinical practice —…
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