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![]() 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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![]() Considerations for Administrators in Supporting and Supervising Special Education Paraprofessionals - Part 1 of 4 - Introduction [Video] ![]() |
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![]() 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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![]() 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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![]() 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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