HRSA PTI

2017

The goal of the Hawaii Paraprofessional Training Institute (PTI) is to increase the number of skilled paraprofessionals entering the Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) workforce. Proposed outcomes are: 1) increased entry/enrollment into training program; and 2) increased rates of certificated candidates entering HIDOE employment. Evidence based, culturally responsive practices will be integrated to address 3 categories of barriers to increasing participation and progression into paraprofessional fields: 1) cultural incontinuity and incompatibility (lack of access to programs in underserved areas and lack of culturally relevant academic and advising supports); 2) limited career awareness (field placements and internship opportunities in geographically remote areas); and 3) limited access to resources for professional development (tuition for programs, skilled mentors from diverse backgrounds, ongoing training beyond certificate programming).

Paraprofessional Certificate

Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Continuing Education/Community Training

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Other - Cultural Diversity

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

State

Federal

N/A