True/False
You must have completed four years of study at an academic institution
False (You must have completed at least 2 years)
Paraprofessionals _____ teachers to educate students
assist
What are the two chapters that were mentioned in the presentation? Hint: Planning/conflict
Chapter 7 and 9
3 hours
Individuals who provide direct or indirect instructional and other services to students are?
Paraprofessionals
You will find an outline of what roles paraeducators have in the classroom when reading the job description.
False
A paraprofessional might provide this type of assistance, which involves helping a group of students who struggle with reading, writing, or math.
1-1 Support or Small Group
Job qualifications for paraprofessionals are ______ dependent?
district
What are the two presentators first & last name?
Mackenna Bell & Alexia Pantell
What is this an example of "Provide a specific intervention for fourth- and fifth-grade students who read below grade level; a teacher taught the paraeducator how to correctly carry out the intervention."?
Instructional Responsibilities
There are about 1.3 million paraeducator jobs.
True
Name the two types of responsibilities?
Non-instructional and Instructional
Who is help accountable when paraprofessionals deliver instruction?
Lead teacher/ professional staff
What should the focus always be on in education?
The students
Who is hired only to supervise students during non-instructional times such as in the lunchroom or on the playground?
Clerical Assistants
Para's may sometimes be required to develop or deliever lesson plansfor their small group.
False
Paraprofessionals are often a underutilized resource in today schools due to...
Lack of Communication
Lack of Para Roles
Falling back of more historical roles
Not taking into account the valuable skills they have to offer.
Some paraeducators might have stricter qualifications due to their job being funded by what?
Title 1
What year did the law pass that ensured a free and appropriate public education for all children with disabilities?
1975
Paraprofessionals must be able to assist in this critical area, helping students understand and complete assignments, especially for students with learning disabilities
Differentiated Instruction
True
Where can you find paraprofessionals roles and responsibilities?
In the job description
What is one of the five areas when working with a paraprofessional?
Teaching paraeducators to perform expected duties
Planning with paraeducators
Effectively assigning specific responsibilities to paraeducators
Communicating with paraeducators
Supervising these personnel.
What law refers paraprofessional's duty to protect the privacy of student information?
FERPA
When supporting students with behavioral challenges, paraprofessionals must use strategies based on this type of approach, which focuses on positive reinforcement
Positive Behavior Support