The Paraprofessional Pathways Project (PPP) was initiated in 2020 by UNLV College of Education Dean Danica G. Hays and UNLV President Keith Whitfield. Since its inception, both Clark County School District and the Nevada Department of Education have committed funding to help expand the reach of this pathway to licensure.

NOTE: Students who have not yet completed all General Education requirements should still apply for PPP — we have programs that can help you cover tuition/fees for General Education courses so you can qualify for a future cohort of PPP!

Already have a bachelor’s degree? No worries! We have another program to help you achieve your goals. Click here for more information on our A-ARL Program.

The program values relationship building and nurturing a community of learners. Why? Because the best way to move Nevada forward is to prepare diverse individuals with other diverse individuals who bring rich and unique experiences to the table. Our goal: developing a community of educators dedicated serving our communities.

PPP moves fast! But the program provides a high-quality experience tailored to the needs of working professionals that doesn’t sacrifice quality, time with your family, or take you away from your other responsibilities. Program courses are offered in either 4-week (elementary) or 8-week (early childhood & special education) blocks that are tailored to meet student needs. This format allows students complete all remaining bachelor’s degree requirements in a single academic year.

Not everything will be learned in the classroom—UNLV’s or your school’s. The program offers world class professional development to give you new perspectives and ideas about how teachers move Nevada forward. NV-EPIC compliments PPP by offering free microcredential courses  in partnership with the Clark County School District (CCSD) designed to provide you with the tools and resources you need to be effective in a constantly evolving educational landscape.

Developed in partnership between the Clark County Education Association (CCEA), the Public Education Foundation (PEF), CCSD, UNLV, and other partners, PPP and NV-EPIC will support you with mentoring and induction for your first three years as a classroom teacher after the program ends. Why? Because your success as a teacher moves all Nevadans forward.

Costs never seem to stop rising. Gas prices, grocery prices, and even the price of your morning cup of coffee are skyrocketing. NV-EPIC works with a variety of partners to identify specific funding sources available to each student to ensure that program costs are 100% covered for each student.