DeKalb County, Illinois

Regional Office of Education Services

Applying for State-Approved Paraprofessional Approval

APPLYING FOR STATE-APPROVED PARAPROFESSIONAL APPROVAL

Submit the following items to the Regional Office of Education:

1. ISBE Form 73-95.pdf   Request for Paraprofessional Approval/Approval for Paraprofessional Employment in Title I Positions

2. Evidence of high school graduation or its equivalent (a copy of your diploma, high school transcripts showing your graduation date, or GED transcript)

3. Official transcript(s) from a regionally accredited college or university showing at least 30 hours of credit (100 level or higher courses)*

*NOTE:  To be official, transcripts must be submitted in the sealed envelope from the college or

             university or be sent directly to the Regional Office of Education by the institution. 

             Transcripts received that are not in a sealed envelope from the university or sent directly

             from the university will be considered unofficial and cannot be used for evaluation

             purposes.

 No fee is required