Bucks IU
Three words that highlight our vison
Learn, Flourish, Contribute
Our number 1 priority is student safety. We achieve that by (what do we do at all times?)
Active Supervision
How do we decide what data to collect?
Through the IEP process
What classroom would a student be placed in after experiencing severe trauma?
ES/Emotional Support
How many hours of training is required yearly for special education paraeducators?
20
Name 1 of our Early Childhood Programs
Head Start
Pre-K Counts
PEI (PA Early Intervention)
Protecting all personally identifiable data, information, and records about a student is an example of what?
Confidentiality
What is Latency?
The time between being given a direction and when the student responds to it.
Which classroom would you see and use a Hoyer lift and Standers?
MDS/Multiple Disabilities Support
If you were to get injured at work you would notify your teacher then go immediately where?
The Nurse
How many levels are there of Autism?
3
AS 1, AS 2, AS 3
Name 2 things NOT to use when communicating with students
Do NOT use sarcasm, profanity, or demeaning language.
What is Frequency?
The number of times a behavior happens
Name the 3 main classrooms that the IU supports and their acronyms
MDS, AS, ES
When you start to feel stress or aggravated with a student what should you do?
Tap Out! Ask another para to switch with you or if the classroom allows ask the teacher for a 2 minute break.
Who do you reach out to for support, Oracle questions, Competency questions, and other para-related concerns?
Your Paraeducator Support Specialist - Cindy, Colleen or Kristy
Reports of suspected child abuse must be made to who and when?
Report it to the teacher or Supervisor immediately and they will assist you with the next steps.
What is Duration?
How long the behavior lasts
Why is there usually 1 staff member for every student in the classrooms we serve?
Students' disabilities are severe and need constant, active supervision.
When dressing appropriately for work name 2 things you should wear and 2 you should not.
Closed toe shoes, clean, comfortable clothes with no holes or offensive messaging/NO earrings, ties, or jewelry that could be easily grabbed
The Bucks IU stops services once a student is how old?
The IU supports students until the day after their 22nd birthday
What is IDEA?
A federal education law. Children with disabilities who qualify can get special education and related services from public schools.
What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for
S - specific, M-measurable, A-attainable, R -relevant, T- time-based
Give 3 examples of a stimming behavior you would see in an AS classroom
Flapping, jumping, rocking, humming, grunting, scratching, walking on tiptoes
Who needs to be notified when you are going to be absent?
Must log it in Oracle, WillSub (or whatever program your agency uses), email or text your teacher, and email your Supervisor