SummaryAs teachers, we are responsible for implementing meaningful instruction as well as supporting paraprofessionals by providing specific training, observations, modeling and feedback regarding their interactions with students. By enhancing the paraprofessional/teacher partnership, staff can engage in ongoing conversations about their support styles, the need for aiding and fading, and the overarching learning opportunities for all students.
Learning Objectives- After attending this session, participants will understand how to effectively train paraprofessionals in the co-teaching setting to increase student engagement, independence and academic achievement.
- Attendees will learn strategies to engage in reflective practice to examine the relationship between teachers, paraeducators and students.
- Participants will learn how to design a day utilizing paraprofessionals through communication strategies, and roles and responsibilities checklist.
