Professional Development for Paraeducators and Teachers

Special Education Gurus is passionate that all students receive the best education possible; they believe professionals working with students with disabilities need thorough, up-to-date, and easy-to-access training and professional development so they are prepared to meet the unique needs of their students.

We prepare professionals to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities

Thorough Training

The courses offered by Special Education Gurus were developed and are overseen by professionals who have over 20 years of experience working in the field of special education teaching both students with disabilities as well as training adult learners to become licensed special education teachers at the graduate level at a University.

Professionally Administrated

We make school administrators' jobs easier by tracking and monitoring the performance of learners enrolled in the courses. Special Education Gurus does the course administration work, so you don't have to.

Up-to-date Content

The courses offered by Special Education Gurus are based on the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)’s Core Competencies for Paraeducators as well as CEC’s Preparation Standards. These competencies and standards define what paraeducators and teachers must understand and master for safe and effective practice.

Easy-to-access

All courses are online and accessible from computers, phones, and tablets. Course materials can be downloaded and progress is tracked from session to session.

The Courses We Offer

Practical Solutions for Professionals

Special Education Gurus provides a number of courses to enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals working with students with disabilities. All content is completed 100% online. Users can complete the course on smart phones, tablets, or computers. The system marks their progress, so it is easy to determine where they leave off session-to-session. They can work at their own pace, anywhere, and at the times that are most convenient! Special Education Gurus tracks the users’ progress, answers questions and concerns, and provides a certificate of completion when the course is completed. Little to no effort is required of school administrators and supervisors. Special Education Gurus does all the heavy lifting, and all the work is done for you!

Paraeducator Training Course

$100/user
15 Hours
Newly Hired Paraeducators

Newly hired paraeducators receive effective, easy-to-use training that prepares them to work with a variety of students with disabilities across numerous settings.

Paraeducators and Autism Spectrum Disorder

$35/user
4 Hours
Veteran & Newer Paraeducators

The Paraeducators and Autism Spectrum Disorder course provides training for new and veteran paraeducators regarding students with ASD in schools.

Paraeducators and Behavior

$35/user
4 Hours
Veteran & Newer Paraeducators

The Paraeducators and Behavior course provides training for new and veteran paraeducators regarding understanding behavior in schools as well as interventions that can be implemented to increase preferred behavior.

Crash Course for Special Education Teachers

$150/user
15 Hours
Special Education Teachers

Practical and effective professional development that prepares and/or refreshes special education teachers to instruct and support students with disabilities as well as prepares them to develop IEPs, complete assessments, and monitor student progress.

Special Education Gurus provides top-tier online training for paraeducators and teachers in the Midwest. The courses were developed by the founder and owner, Amy Jacobson, who holds a Doctor of Education in Teacher Education from the University of North Dakota. Amy has over 20 years of experience as a special education teacher and a faculty member at a Midwest University teaching adult learners to be licensed special education teachers.

Beyond her fantastic training programs, Amy and her team assist and manage participants’ progress throughout their training, making it simple for school administrators and supervisors to ensure their employees are fully prepared to meet the unique needs of their students with disabilities.