Region 9 Education Service Center

The Treasuring Our Paraprofessional (TOP) training allows participants to meet the federally required highly qualified status. Participants must pass assessments in reading, writing, and math content areas and attend all three days of training to receive credit and certification. A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required to attend this training. If your district is not a Title 1 Coop member or you are not yet employed by a school district, you will be required to pay for the training. A cash, check or money order payment is due on the first day of class. Region 9 does not have credit card capability at this time. Please check with your school district to verify whether or not payment will be required. The fee for the class is $250.00. Class will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude by 4:00 p.m. You will be given a lunch break. Please be sure to make arrangements for dropping off or picking up children from school, etc.