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Puget Sound ESD Paraeducator Program



MISSION & VALUES


MISSION


Providing professional development for paraeducators and the teachers with whom they work that increases student learning and creates effective educational teams.

VALUES


Provide Training:
  •that is accessible
  •in a variety of areas using best practices in Professional Development

  •supportive of paraeducator/teacher teams in academic best practices
  •responsive to district, school, and paraeducator needs

Build Effective Paraeducator /Teacher Partnerships by:
  •increasing teacher recognition of paraeducator skills
  •monitoring and evaluating the results of services and use evidence of
   results to guide continuous improvement
  •encouraging and providing opportunities for on-going professional
   development
  •providing timely, effective communication of key information to
   districts and paraeducators


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2006-2007 Regional Training
Paraeducator Competency workshops will be scheduled throughout the PSESD region. Classes will be advertised through the ParaGram, the PSESD One to One and www.psesd.org.


In-District Training Teams
The Paraeducator Program will continue to support two, six-hour competency classes provided by in-district training teams. To receive support for these classes, please complete an in-district scheduling form prior to the class. Two forms are available; 1-6 or 7-11.


Paraeducator Handbooks and Portfolios
The paraeducator handbook and portfolio are free to PSESD districts/classroom paraeducators. To order the 27 page handbook and/or portfolio, please contact Marci Meehan, mmeehan@psesd.org or 425-917-7844 or download the order form.


Customized Training
Support is available for district/building training where instructional paraeducators and the teachers with whom they work are attending training that supports the goals of their School Improvement Plan.


Contact Information
Jane Robb-Linse
Director, Learning and Teaching, Paraeducator and Teaching Programs:
(425) 917-7855 or jrobb@psesd.org

 
 
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