Course Description

Para participants will explore the paraeducator- teacher relationship/partnership and how to work effectively together to have a positive impact on student learning. Participants will learn about their personality types and how those characteristics impact their roles as team members. The characteristics of highly effective teams will be examined, and attendees will participate in a variety of activities to build strong, cohesive teams. Participants will also apply what they learn about themselves and how that relates directly to their current classroom.

Course Objectives

- Characteristics of new paraeducator and teacher teams

- Guiding principles for paraeducators

- Paraprofessional responsibilities

- Planning and working together: strategies for clear communication between teacher and paraeducator