Session Overview:
This session is designed to equip paraprofessionals with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their roles, focusing on high-leverage practices related to emotional and behavioral learning, effective collaboration with educators and stakeholders, and providing support in both inclusive and self-contained classrooms.
What Attendees Will Learn:
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- Communication and Collaboration Strategies: Attendees will gain valuable insights into effective communication and collaboration strategies that can be employed to build stronger, more productive relationships with both students and fellow professionals.
- Instructional Strategies and Tools: Paraprofessionals will be introduced to a range of practical strategies and tools, including scaffolding and universal design of learning techniques, which can significantly enhance their instructional support capabilities.
- Understanding Disability Categories: This training will delve into various disability categories, helping attendees develop a deeper understanding of the unique challenges associated with each category. Participants will learn how these challenges impact emotional and behavioral learning in students.
By the end of this training, paraprofessionals will be better prepared to contribute positively to the educational environment, fostering improved emotional and behavioral learning outcomes for the students they work with, and becoming more effective collaborators within the educational community.