Paraprofessional Pathway Program
The Paraprofessional Pathways Program is an innovative collaboration between your school district, Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC), and Point Park University. This program offers a seamless, affordable, and supportive pathway for you to start at LCCC and transfers to Point Park University to earn your bachelor’s degree.
Through a combination of online coursework, job-embedded learning, and personalized mentorship, participants gain the academic foundation and practical experience needed to thrive in the classroom.
The Pathway
Earn Your Associate Degree at LCCC
- Enroll in Education A.A. or Special Education A.A.
- Fully online courses
- Apply coursework directly to your current paraprofessional role
- Credit for prior learning through EDU 114: Education Field Experience
Transfer to Point Park University
- Complete your Bachelor’s Degree in Education online
- Designed for working professionals
Graduate & Get Certified
- Meet all requirements for teacher certification
- Step into full-time teaching roles with confidence and credentials
Prior Learning Credits and Bloomboard Equivalents
Accepted Bloomboard Courses
| LCCC Course | Bloomboard Equivalent |
| EDU 101: Foundations of Education | Schools and Society |
| PSY 240: Educational Psychology | Educational Psychology |
| EDU 105: Introduction to Special Education | Special Populations |
| EDU 240: Technology Integration | Education Media and Technology |
Submit Your BloomBoard Certificate
If you have completed a BloomBoard course, you are required to complete the BloomBoard Course Completion Survey below.
Once you have submitted the survey, a BloomBoard team member will verify your completion and email you an official Certificate of Completion.
After you receive your certificate, you must upload it to LCCC.
Step 1: Complete the BloomBoard Completion Survey
Step 2: Upload your Certificate to LCCC
Prior Learning Assessment
EDU 114: Education Field Experience
- Leverage existing classroom experience and receive credit for EDU 114.
- Apply for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Information for BloomBoard Students at LCCC
Once you are admitted to Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC), you are considered an LCCC student. That means you follow the same procedures, use the same resources, and receive the same services as all other students.
There is no separate advisor or office for BloomBoard students.
All questions about admissions, registration, advising, financial aid, and textbooks must be directed to the appropriate LCCC department.
To help you get answers quickly, here are your main points of contact:
Admissions
To get started in the Paraprofessional Pathway Program, you must first apply for admission to Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC).
During the application, please select Education A.A. (Associate in Arts in Education) as your intended major. This ensures you are placed in the correct degree program and can receive credit for BloomBoard or IU-supported coursework.
After submitting your application, be sure to:
- Send all official transcripts (if applicable) to the LCCC Registrars Office.
- Complete placement testing if required.
- Check your LCCC email for next steps and instructions from Admissions.
Email: admissions@lccc.edu
Call: 610-799-1575
Academic Advising
All Paraprofessional Pathway students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor before registering for classes. Your advisor will help you review your degree plan, select the correct courses, and ensure your schedule aligns with your funding source (IU or Financial Aid).
The advisor for the Education programs is:
Ilona McGogney
Academic Advisor, Education Programs
Email: imcgogney@lccc.edu
Call: 610-799-1564
General Advising Email: adviseme@lccc.edu
Financial Aid
Once you are enrolled, LCCC will mark your account as part of the Paraprofessional Pathway Program. This allows our Business Office to correctly identify your funding source.
For participants sponsored by an Intermediate Unit (IU), LCCC will invoice your IU directly for the cost of your approved courses.
If you have been awarded Financial Aid, you may choose to use it instead of IU funding. However, please note that if Financial Aid is applied, your IU will not be billed, the course costs will be covered through your aid package.
Email: finaid@mymail.lccc.edu
Call: 610-799-1133
Registration/Student Records
The Registrar’s Office manages all official academic records and course changes for LCCC students.
Once you are enrolled, you will need to contact the Registrar’s Office if you need to:
- Add or drop a course
- Withdraw from a course after the deadline
- Request official transcripts to be sent to another college or university
Email: registrar@mymail.lccc.edu
Call: 610-799-1171
Bookstore
All students — including those in the Paraprofessional Pathway Program — must contact the LCCC Bookstore directly with any questions about textbooks, access codes, or course materials.
The Bookstore staff can help you:
- Find the correct books and materials for your courses
- Determine whether you need physical or digital versions
- Answer questions about payment options, including Financial Aid or IU billing
- Assist with book returns or exchanges
Please note: Advisors, instructors, and program staff cannot assist with book purchases or orders. All textbook questions must go through the Bookstore.
Email: bookstore@lccc.edu
Call: 610-799-1126
