The Paraprofessional Toolkit Spring Series

A Job-Alike Series for

paraeducators and any educator interested in learning more about the paraeducator role and responsibilities

Paraprofessionals are every schools’ VIPs. The role of teaching assistants and paraprofessionals is varied, supporting students with the most complex needs. It can be different in every school and every classroom depending on the students’ needs and the teachers’ needs. Because of this it is important to have a toolkit of effective strategies to support students’ academic, emotional, behavioral and social needs. This series will examine effective strategies for you to draw on as you work with your students.

Live Remote Series begins in February.

Sessions are best attended live, but they will be recorded for viewing on-demand if a participant cannot make it live to any one of the sessions.

Program Price

$250 per single seat


DISTRICT GROUP PRICING

$1800/10 seats

$2500/25 seats

$4500/50 seats

PDPs

8 contact hours

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Scheduled with you in mind.

In-person sessions allow for more intensive training opportunities, relationship building and group work.



Remote sessions provide convenient forums to sustain implementation efforts and address ongoing problems of practice.

Available as four live interactive remote sessions or on-demand.


Sessions are best attended live, but they will be recorded for viewing on-demand if a participant cannot make it live to any one of the sessions.

3-5 pm on Zoom

The second Tuesday of each month


February 10th

March 10th

April 14th

May 12th

*Dates/Times subject to change.

Thoughtfully Designed Programming

We focus on meaningful content and take a learner centered approach.


The content comes from you and our design is based on best practices in adult learning. We build every agenda based on current research combined with the issues you bring to the table.

Program Details

FEBRUARY 10 - SESSION 1: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Understand what ASD is and is not, the characteristics of autism, and how students with autism can present in school. Discover social, communication and academic strategies, modifications, accommodations and reinforcements you can employ to support students on teh spectrum.

MARCH 10 - SESSION 2: SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Explore the core principles of SEL and how building these skills supports students' overall well being, relationships and academic success. Highlight common challenges such as emotional regulation, peer conflict and stress management, while offering practical, evidence-based strategies.

APRIL 14 - SESSION 3: EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING

Learn the core components - including working memoriy, cognitive flexibilty, and inhibitory control - and its critical role in children's learning, behavior, and daily life skills. Recognize common signs of challenges like difficulty following directions, organizing, regulating emotions, and maintaining attention.

MAY 12 - SESSION 4: UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING THE IMPACT OF SCREENS AND TECHNOLOGY ON STUDENTS WITH IEPS

Explore the influence of digital devices on children’s cognitive, emotional, social & physical development. Get clear, research-informed guidance on how to manage technology in ways that support healthy development. Gain practical strategies & insights to collaborate with colleagues to meet the unique needs of your students.

Meet Your Facilitators

Skillful Facilitators

Our FACILITATORS have walked the walk and have expertise in facilitating adult learning.

Meet the people who make the magic happen.

Penny Copplestone

Kathleen Larche, EdD

Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it.

We are proud of the impact we are having. Please take a moment to read the testimonials of our satisfied participants for yourself.

Just a few more reasons to join us...

CUSTOMIZED

Enjoy an agenda personalized to the group's needs.

COLLEGIAL

Build your network in this highly interactive, supportive and confidential group setting.

PRACTICAL

Develop practical applications and solutions to questions and issues from your current work.

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