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Knowledge and Skill Development for Special Education Paraprofessionals in Pennsylvania
On this website, find paraeducator trainings designed to provide practical information on educational methods and resources to be used by special education paraprofessionals working with students in a variety of educational settings.  [Other]
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PaTTAN Videos Series: Part 1 - Introduction
Considerations for Administrators in Supporting and Supervising Special Education Paraprofessionals - Part 1 of 4 - Introduction  [Video]
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PaTTAN Videos Series: Part 2 - Laws, Regulations and Standards Related to Paraprofessionals
Considerations for Administrators in Supporting and Supervising Special Education Paraprofessionals - Part 2 of 4 - Laws, Regulations and Standards Related to Paraprofessionals  [Video]
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PaTTAN Videos Series: Part 3 - Supervision, Policies, Team Roles and Ethical Considerations
Considerations for Administrators in Supporting and Supervising Special Education Paraprofessionals - Part 3 of 4 - Supervision, Policies, Team Roles and Ethical Considerations  [Video]
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PaTTAN Videos Series: Part 4 - When and How We Use Paraprofessionals
Considerations for Administrators in Supporting and Supervising Special Education Paraprofessionals - Part 4 of 4 - When and How We Use Paraprofessionals  [Video]
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10 Behavior Management Strategies for Educational Assistants & Paraprofessionals
Read over these 10 strategies to move paraprofessionals from being reactive to proactive when responding to students.  [Article]
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A Guide to Schoolwide Planning for Paraeducator Supports
This "Guide to Schoolwide Planning for Paraeducator Support" provides general directions and tips for training your paraprofessionals.  [Other]
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Cohort Facilitation Guide
Guiding questions and possible responses to facilitate further discussions in cohort groups.  [CFG]
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Comments on working with paraprofessionals and other details
Listen to this 7 min. vodcast highlighting roles teachers and paraprofessionals have within the same team.  [Audio]
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Communicating with Paraprofessionals
This presentation discussed the role of the teacher for effective communication with paraprofessionals to ensure student needs, goals, and challenges are met.  [Other]
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Connecticut Paraprofessionals
"Read about strategies for behavior management, de-escalation, and creating a positive and supportive environment where faculty, staff, students, and their families feel respected and both physically and emotionally safe."  [Article]
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Getting Educated: Paraeducators
Learn about all types of paraeducators from library aides to crossing guards.  [Article]
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Paraeducator Conference
Watch this 5:35 min. video clip detailing the importance of training for paraprofessionals.  [Video]
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Paraeducators & the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - S.1177
Access this paraeducator provision grid for the most up-to-date summaries concerning Titles I-IX.  [Article]
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STRENGTHEN TEACHER QUALITY: Paraprofessionals
Bookmark this US Department of Education site to access documents that address commonly asked questions about the paraprofessional qualification requirements of Section 1119 of Title I, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act.  [Other]
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The Role of the Paraprofessional
Watch this training video describing the role of the paraprofessional in the classroom (Run-time 29:15).  [Video]
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