Paraeducator Program
The Paraeducator program provides professional development for
paraeducators and the teachers with whom they work to create effective
educational teams and increase student learning. The objective of the
Paraeducator program is to provide training in a variety of areas,
using best practices in Professional Development, that is accessible
and responsive to district, school and paraeducator needs.
Paraeducator Competency Training
The Paraeducator Program offers the regional introductory level
training for all 14 competencies on a limited basis. Training for
competencies 1-6 and 7-11 & 13 are also available at paraeducator.com
for subscribing districts.
Content area classes
Examples of classes offered are:
- Behavior Management
- Working with Oppositional Defiant Students
- Math
- ParaReading Institute (12 hours)
- Instructional Strategies
- Autism
- Fragile Brain Series
- Teaming for Teachers and Paraeducators
View current list of classes for paraeducators:
District/Building Level Training Support
Support for district/building training where instructional paraeducators and/or the teachers with whom the work are attending training that supports district and building educational goals.
PSESD Paraeducator Scholarship Program
The Scholarship Program provides educational opportunities that enhance the skills of instructional paraeducators. Scholarships are available on first come first served basis.
Paraeducator.com provides a
cost-effective way to provide around-the-clock-access to high quality
training, information and services for paraeducators and the teachers
with whom they work. The site provides tools and information to help
districts meet state and federal mandates for paraeducators.
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