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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