Para To Teacher
Para To Teacher
Para To Teacher
TEACHER PREPARATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Individuals working at their local community school can earn their teaching degree online in the content area listed below. VCSU offers many additional certificates and endorsements online that include ELL, Special Education, Early Childhood, Kindergarten, Reading, STEM, and Middle School.
Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teachers (RAP-T)
Students working part-time or full-time as a paraprofessional are eligible for the RAP-T at no cost if pursuing an elementary education degree or elementary education degree with special education endorsement working under a classroom teacher mentor.
Currently accepting applications through December 15, 2024Submit the RAP-T Scholarship Application Online
Eligible Candidate Requirements
- Currently employed as a paraprofessional within your district
- 60 credit hours of college coursework or an Associate of Arts Degree
- A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- A recommendation from a current school administrator or supervisor
School District Requirements for RAP-T
- Agree to the terms and conditions of the RAP-T
- Recommend paraprofessionals as apprentice candidates
- Sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with VCSU’s RAP-T
VCSU Para-to-Teacher Scholarship SB 2032
Students working as a paraprofessional in their community school will receive a scholarship covering tuition associated with earning their degree. VCSU will waive a majority of additional fees for students under this scholarship.
Hands-on experience! Working as a paraprofessional counts towards field experience and practical experience.
Application for enrollment available in early February.
PROGRAM AREAS
NORTH DAKOTA LICENSURE AREAS
Art Education
Art, K-12
Business Education
Business, 5-12
Elementary Education
Elementary Education Grades 1-8
English Education
English,5-12
Health Education
Health, 5-12
History Education
History, 5-12
Mathematics Education
Mathematics, 5-12
Music Education
Music, K-12
Physical Education
Physical Education, K-12
Spanish Education
Spanish, 5-12
Social Science Education
Social Science, 5-12
Technology Education
Technology, 5-12
Master of Arts in Teaching
Secondary content areas including Art, Business Ed., Math, Science, English, Health, Physical Education, Science, Spanish, Social Science, Technology
Endorsement Options
K-12 ELL, K-12 Special Education, Early Childhood, and Kindergarten
FOR MORE INFORMATION
ON SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT:
Amber Olson
Certification Officer/Program Specialist
amber1.olson@vcsu.edu 701.845.7189
Dr. Allen Burgad
Dean for School of Education
allen.a.burgad@vcsu.edu 701.845.7184
Rashid Ibrahim
Para Professional
Case Study: Rashid
Rashid Ibrahim, a Paraprofessional at West Fargo High School is the recipient of the 2020 Program for Inclusive Education Scholarship. Rashid will begin teaching in West Fargo in the spring of 2025.
What Does A ParaProfessional Do?
Paraprofessionals play a vital role in supporting instruction in the classroom. They work alongside teachers to reinforce educational lessons and ensure that all students can fully grasp the material being taught.
Paraprofessionals also work with students who have special needs to help them be more successful in general education classrooms. They are supervised by licensed teachers.