para pros new special education teacher webinar series series of 3 webinars – november 13, 2013:...
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New Special Education Teacher Webinar Series
• Series of 3 webinars– November 13, 2013: People First Language– December 11, 2013: Paraprofessionals
in Inclusive Settings– January 22, 2014: Overview of Inclusive Practices
• CLU credit for each webinar attended
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CLU Credit• In order to receive a certificate of participation for today’s
webinar (1 CLU credit contingent upon the approval of your employing school system) you will need to type the following information into the chat pod at this time:
• First and last name (if you did not specify this when you logged into the webinar)• Parish you are representing• Your complete email address
• Your certificate will be emailed to you by Friday afternoon; if you do not receive it, please email Wendy Allen [email protected]
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PARAPROSMake The Difference!
Guidelines for using paraprofessionals to support inclusive practices
Presented by Melanie Lemoine, Ph.D.LaSPDG Co-Director
www.laspdg.org
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Considerations
• This webinar is being recorded and will be available for on-demand viewing at www.laspdg.org – Inclusive Practices• If you need to ask a question, please use the
Chat Pod on your screen• The Paraprofessional Guide is also available as
a download also at www.laspdg.org – Inclusive Practices - Resources
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www.laspdg.org
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People First Language
Kathie Snow. (n.d.) A few words about People First Language. Disability is Natural. Retrieved August 1, 2012 from http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/images/PDF/pfl-sh09.pdf
“People First Language puts the person before the disability and describes what a person has, not who a person is.”
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Let’s Hear From You!!
Are you currently working collaboratively with a
Paraprofessional? If so, use your chat pod to describe your
situation.
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ParaProfessionals in Inclusive Settings
• Paraprofessionals (ParaPros) have a significant impact on student performance.
• ParaPros are integral members of instructional teams.
• In order to be effective in inclusive settings, everyone must understand the ParaPro’s role and know how to effectively utilize the ParaPro in inclusive settings.
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Questions to be answered....1. What is the role of paraprofessionals in
inclusive settings?
2. What is the responsibility of school site leaders, classroom teachers and paraprofessionals in ensuring ParaPros are utilized in effective ways?
3. What needs to be in place so that ParaPros are able to perform their duties in effective ways resulting in improved student outcomes?
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1. What is the Role of the ParaPro?
• Role is determined by support needs of students
• ParaPros support and assist students within the general education classroom or other general education setting
• ParaPros support all students in the class (both those with disabilities and those without disabilities)
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Roles continued...
• ParaPros facilitate instructional programs designed and delivered by the general education teacher
• ParaPros work under the guidance of a classroom teacher but maintain on-going communication with Support Teacher (i.e., special education teacher)
• ParaPros function as an extension of the classroom teacher
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Roles continued...
• ParaPros offer different points of view to enhance lesson delivery
• ParaPros support behavior management systems by reinforcing students, collecting behavior data, implementing BIPs
• Often, ParaPros provide stability in schools with high teacher turnover
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Types of Support Provided by ParaPros
• General School or General Classroom Support
• Direct Instructional Support
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General School or Classroom Support
Examples of Support Tasks:• Not directly related to
instruction; considered ‘environmental’ support activities
• Supplemental to basic instructional program; frees the teacher to engage in more explicit teaching
• Meal Assistance• Escorting Students• Dispensing Medication• Performing non-complex
health procedures• Maintaining classroom setting• Checking folders/backpacks• Copying/clerical work• Duty
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Direct Instructional Support
Examples of Instructional Support Tasks:
• Directly related to instruction and facilitates the delivery of the instructional program by the teacher
• Affects what and how students learn
• Delivered under direction of a teacher and is an extension of what they teacher is doing
• Directly affect student learning and increase likelihood SWD master critical skills
• Adapting materials/activities• Coaching, tutoring,
facilitating lessons• Taking notes for students• Assisting with Assistive
Technology• Collecting data• Grading papers• Implementing BIPs
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General Supports vs Direct Instructional
Support• BOTH are essential in inclusive settings; however• Emphasis should be placed on Direct Instructional
Support tasks
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Please Note!
• The appropriateness of some tasks may be determined by the district or school administration in accordance with district and school policies based on student support needs.
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It’s Tool Time!
• According to Nevin, Villa, & Thousand (2009):
Regardless of role, the literature is clear about the
value of paraeducators in the classroom. Students with
disabilities are included more in classroom activities when
paraeducators are present.
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All Hands on Deck!
• In general, it is the responsibility for ALL stakeholders to:
• Recognize and validate the importance of Paraprofessionals • Understand how to effectively use Paraprofessionals in
inclusive settings• Articulate and understand expectations for everyone
involved
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2. What is the Responsibility of School Site Leaders, Classroom Teachers, and ParaPros in
ensuring ParaPros are utilized in effective ways?
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School Site Leader Responsibilities
• Embrace philosophy of “Inclusion”• Assign SWD to general education classes
based on their support needs• Outline clear job expectations and hold
everyone accountable for student progress• Provide adequate time for teachers and
ParaPros to plan• Provide on-going, positive feedback
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General Education Teacher Responsibilities
• Maintain on-going communication with ParaPros• Outline expectations regarding instructional
programs and behavior management systems• Include ParaPros in lesson planning• Provide constructive feedback relative to job
expectations
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Special Education Teacher Responsibilities
• Include ParaPros in IEP development• Provide information relative to SWD’s strengths and
support needs• Outline instructional program expectations for each
student and identify how ParaPros will support the program• Share student performance data
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Paraprofessional Responsibilities
• Be willing to learn• Treat everyone respectfully• Be actively engaged with students at all
times• Be proactive and show initiative• Be on time and present each day
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It’s Tool Time!
www.laspdg.org
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Let’s Take a Poll!
Do you have the opportunity to collaborate with Parapros in any
of these settings?
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3. What needs to be in place so that ParaPros are able to perform their duties in
effective ways resulting in improved student outcomes?
• All stakeholders must be accountable for their individual responsibilities• All stakeholders must be committed to working in
collaboration • All stakeholders must be willing to support each
other for the common good of all students• All stakeholders need feel respected and valued
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Effective utilization of ParaPros is contingent on an environment that
includes:
• Mutual respect• On-going communication• Effective professional development• Accessible information on students and instructional/behavioral
programs• Training on how to use assistive technology• Time to participate in planning meetings• Substitutes to work in place of absent PPs• Assess to school/district email systems
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ParaPros Make a Difference!!
• If utilized effectively, ParaPros increase the likelihood that all students will achieve individual growth targets.
• ParaPros are in a perfect position to model and demonstrate appropriate social skills.
• ParaPros provide extra support critical to student success.
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Additional Resources
Please visit the website at www.laspdg.org to download the guide to effective use of paraprofessionals:
ParaPros Make the Difference!
For additional information on how to effectively implement inclusive practices, visit the Louisiana Personnel Development
Grant website at www.laspdg.org
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Building Capacity
• When you leave today, what will you do with this information?• How will you share it with others in your district?• When will you share it? (Timeline)
Note: If you are on the district leadership team, this information will be useful in completing your district’s LASPDG 5 Year Plan
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Questions?Please use your chat pod if you have
questions related to this presentation
• You may email any questions to Melanie Lemoine [email protected]
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CLU Credit• IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO DURING THIS WEBINAR…..
• In order to receive a certificate of participation for today’s webinar (1 CLU credit contingent upon the approval of your employing school system) you will need to type the following information into the chat pod at this time:
• First and last name (if you did not specify this when you logged into the webinar)
• Parish you are representing• Your complete email address
• Your certificate will be emailed to you by Friday afternoon; if you do not receive it, please email Wendy Allen [email protected]
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