The Paraprofessional Role: Supporting Instruction, Behavior, and Student Success
The Paraprofessional Role: Supporting Instruction, Behavior, and Student Success (New!)
Paraprofessionals play a critical role in supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs in special education settings. This training provides foundational knowledge and practical strategies to help paraprofessionals effectively support instruction, behavior, and student independence. Participants will learn how disabilities impact learning, clarify their roles and responsibilities within the classroom, and understand how to support students using proactive strategies, prompting, and consistent communication. This training emphasizes teamwork and consistency to ensure all staff are working together to support student success.
In Short- Learn how disabilities impact learning, clarify their roles and responsibilities within the classroom, and understand how to support students using proactive strategies, prompting, and consistent communication.
Presenter(s)
Intended Audience
- Paraprofessionals/Instructional aides
- Special education staff
- General education teachers working with paraprofessionals
Sessions- Virtual (1.5 hours)
Participants Will
- Understand how disabilities and developmental levels impact student learning
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of paraprofessionals within the classroom
- Apply prompting strategies to support student independence and engagement
- Recognize how behavior communicates student needs and how to respond effectively
- Implement proactive strategies to support student success during daily routines
- Describe how data collection supports student progress and instructional decisions
- Use effective communication strategies to collaborate with teachers and support staff