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  • Develop your portfolio in this teacher’s aide training to show employers how your rigorous coursework and two practicum field placements enhance your skills while you work directly with licensed teachers in general and special education classrooms.
  • Learn on your schedule with online classes that let you manage your time by logging in and completing coursework anywhere you access the web, as you prepare to earn your paraeducator license.
  • Improve the community through a service learning project in the Equity in Education course, which allows students to work with the community and document their impact.
  • Continue your education by transferring the affordable credits you earn at Gateway into a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university.
  • Graduate ready for licensure as a substitute teacher with a Foundation of Teacher Education associate degree aligned to Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction standards.
Program Credits
61
LOCATION
Online
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: $10,373
Books and Supplies: $5,033
Start Dates
Fall
Salary Outlook
$45,802
Career Opportunities:
Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional, Teaching Assistant, Specialized Educational Aide

Foundations of Teacher Education Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Certificates include a streamlined set of courses in a specific program area, providing a set of industry-recognized skills preparing students for entry-level employment. Certificate opportunities in this pathway include:

Intro to Paraeducator Careers

Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Associate degree opportunities in this pathway include:

Foundations of Teacher Education

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.