About the Program
Iowa Western offers the State of Iowa (BOEE)approved, Substitute Authorization course. This training allows an individual to substitute for any class in K-12 institutions throughout the state of Iowa. This is a 2-day training offered one weekend per month, nearly every month.
*Classes are currently being updated, if you don’t see a specific course call the Continuing Ed office at 712-325-3256 or view the list here
Requirements Before Starting
Students must possess ONE of the following:
- Current Paraeducator Certificate
- 60 completed units of College Classes
- A post-secondary degree of AA, AS, Bachelors, or higher
Mandatory requirements during the application process include:
- a mandatory background check
- mandatory reporter/Child Abuse training
- fingerprinting
- 2 hours of classroom practicum
For more specifications as outlined in this State of Iowa BOEE-approved program visit the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners