Paraprofessional Parenting Educator Competencies

Paraprofessionals may have little or no formal education or training in parenting educator competency areas, but they typically have a wealth of applicable life experiences. National Parenting Education Network (NPEN) developed this document to promote a broad and comprehensive set of competencies, which include key knowledge, skills, beliefs, and values typical of effective paraprofessional parenting educators. Most people also purchase the companion manual.