Updated February 2013 My kids continued to grow and develop as learners in a happy and caring classroom community. I cannot however, take credit for all their success. I had a para educator who was in my classroom most of the day, specifically for 3 of my special needs kiddos. Her name is Mrs. M. (From A First Year Teacher Finds a Hero in Her Paraeducator) A special education paraprofessional, sometimes called a teacher's aide or assistant, can … [Read more...]
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PDFRoles of paraeducators in inclusive classrooms
This 3-part series may interest many of you. Find it online at the Inclusive Schools Network on this page (scroll past the four FAQs): http://inclusiveschools.org/paraeducators/ … [Read more...]
Jerry: Paraprofessionals, Part One
This three-part series on Paraprofessionals is adapted with permission from the Council for Exceptional Children’s (CEC’s) Reality 101 series. Jerry is a special educator teaching in a self-contained classroom for K-5 students. Find his ongoing blog series at http://www.cecreality101.org/blogger-jerry/********************************************************************************************************Many paraprofessionals who assist with instructional … [Read more...]
Jerry: Paraprofessionals, Part Two
This three-part series on Paraprofessionals is adapted with permission from the Council on Exceptional Children’s (CEC’s) Reality 101 series. Jerry is a special educator teaching in a self-contained classroom for K-5 students. Find his ongoing blog series at http://www.cecreality101.org/blogger-jerry/ ********************************************************************************************************** The services provided by paraprofessionals … [Read more...]
Jerry: Paraprofessional, Part Three
This three-part series on Paraprofessionals is adapted with permission from the Council on Exceptional Children’s (CEC’s) Reality 101 series. Jerry is a special educator teaching in a self-contained classroom for K-5 students. Find his ongoing blog series at http://www.cecreality101.org/blogger-jerry/ ********************************************************************************************************************** I know a paraprofessional … [Read more...]
