Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or Mild to Moderate Intervention Specialist

Imagine earning your teaching degree while gaining real classroom experience. Lake Erie College’s Bachelor’s in Elementary and Special Education, powered by BloomBoard, allows paraeducators to complete their degree while working in schools as instructional assistants or long-term substitute teachers.

Designed for educators with an associate degree, this on-the-job, cohort-based distance learning program blends coursework, coaching, and classroom practice so candidates can learn and earn college credit alongside their students—gradually assuming full teaching responsibilities.

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Program Benefits

• Flexibly Paced

• Complete much of your coursework during the school day with a schedule that fits your professional life.

• Classroom-Centered

• Apply what you learn immediately, integrating coursework into your daily classroom practice.

• Personalized Support

• Access individualized guidance through faculty mentorship, professional learning communities, and discussion groups.

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