This module was developed by the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN. This resource is a 508 compliant presentation featuring searchable presentation captioning and video, navigation points, and synchronized, downloadable accompanying materials. It introduces PaTTAN's online paraeducator training program and what it means to be a qualified paraprofessional in Pennsylvania, giving the user a broad background on the purpose and role of special education, student rights, teacher and paraeducator roles. It prepares the student for the rest of the training program.