Description

Paraprofessionals are credentialed educators who work alongside certified teachers and are vital members of a school’s support staff. Join Michelle Dragalin for this time-saving, to the point session as she shares four common ways that paraprofessionals provide instructional, behavioral, and other support to students in and outside of the classroom. You will also walk away with a variety of resources that will help paraprofessionals and general education teachers collaborate to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Presented by Michelle Dragalin

Michelle Dragalin is an online freelance writer, curriculum developer, adjunct professor, and instructional designer. She holds a Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and a Specialist’s degree in educational technology. Michelle has experience as a paraprofessional, a head start teacher, and working with diverse learners in grades Pre-K through ten.

Objectives

  • Discover four common ways that paraprofessionals provide instructional, behavioral, and other support to students in and outside of the classroom.

  • Explore resources that will help paraprofessionals and general education teachers collaborate to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Special Technology Instructions

Assessment

Participants will join a collaborative backchannel chat and discuss the vital role of paraprofessionals to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.

Certificate

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate SimpleK12 Certificate of Completion

Learning Credits

CEU 0.50

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