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Professional Development
Opportunities for Paraprofessionals
07- 08 Training Requirements Memo
Last chance for paraprofessional autism
training - May 7th at Fulton
First Aid/CPR Training
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Developing Instructional/Communication Skills
After
completing this training, paraprofessionals should expect to be
able to explain the importance of individual and small group
instruction and describe the paraprofessional’s role; identify
methods for building rapport with students; examine techniques
to aid in the communication with students; demonstrate the
ability to question and direct student responses; demonstrate
knowledge of ways to appropriately deal with conflicts between
themselves and teachers or administrators; demonstrate the
ability to work as a collaborative team with both general and
special education teachers; prepare effectively for aiding in
instruction; evaluate the effectiveness of lessons presented.
Limit 25 Fulton
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
November 15, 2007 January 29, 2008
February 26, 2008
April 8, 2008
Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Upon
completion of this workshop, participants should be able to:
demonstrate a better understanding of the three diagnostic areas
that define ASD; demonstrate a better understanding of the
learning styles, communication issues, impairment in social
understanding, sensory issues, behavior issues, and lack of
repertoire of activities and interests associated with ASD.
Limit 25
Fulton 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
November
20, 2007 February 21, 2008 December 4,
2007 March 13, 2008
January 10, 2008 April 10, 2008
January 24, 2008
Effective Communication in Schools
Upon
completion of this training, the paraprofessional should expect
to demonstrate awareness of the importance of communication in
school; knowledge of effective communication and listening
strategies with students and staff; examine techniques to aid in
communication with students and staff; demonstrate the ability
to question and direct student responses; demonstrate knowledge
of ways to appropriately deal with conflicts between themselves
and teachers or administrators; demonstrate the ability to work
as a collaborative team with both general and special education
teachers.
Limit 25 Fulton
12:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
November
15, 2007 January 29, 2008
February 26, 2008
April 8, 2008
Behavior Management and Data Collection
After
completing this training, and activities, the paraprofessional
should expect to be able to explain the purposes and philosophy
of behavior management; delineate the paraprofessional’s role in
implementing the behavior management plan; describe strategies
for managing students during group activities; demonstrate
skills for increasing positive behavior in students; demonstrate
awareness of the ethical application of behavior management
strategies and increase knowledge of data collection.
Limit 25 Fulton
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
December
6, 2007 January
22, 2008
February 5, 2008
March 6, 2008
April 22, 2008
Transition/Educational Workforce
Upon
completion of this training, the paraprofessional should expect
to be able to define their roles and responsibilities; know how
to respond in specific situations; know the importance of
ethical conduct; assisting in community integration; facilitate
natural interactions with peers; and know strategies for
promoting independence.
Limit 25 Fulton
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
February 27, 2008 March 6, 2008
March 27, 2008
Paraprofessionals must first seek the approval of the
principal before enrolling in
any of the professional development opportunities in order to
limit the number of paraprofessionals out of the building at any
given time.
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