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Practical Skill Training Programs for Paraeducators Working in Public School Settings
Practical Skill Training Programs for Paraeducators Working in Public School Settings
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The Paraeducator's Role on Special Education Team
45 Minutes
Discover what the roles and responsibilities of members may look like on your special education team, and identify the specific roles and responsibilities of the paraeducator.
Typical Language Development
In this session, you will learn about typical language development and identify strategies to promote language development
Seize the Moment: How to Use Incidental Teaching Effectively
45 Minutes
This session reviews the method of incidental teaching to maximize naturally occurring learning opportunities throughout the day.
Paraeducator 101 - IDEA Disability Categories
90 minutes
In this session, you will learn about the different categories of special education classification as defined by the IDEA legislation.
Effectively Responding to Challenging Behavior
45 Minutes
Explore why students engage in challenging behavior and effective ways of responding.
Accommodations and Modifications
45 minutes
This session will discuss what are accommodations and modifications, and how each are used to support students in the classroom.
From Regulation to Restoration: An Introduction to Restorative Practices
55 Minutes
This is an introductory session about the basic ideas of restorative practices. Learn about the importance of understand the regulation needs of our students, and how forming connections can serve as a basis for improving classroom behavior.
Speech In Action
65 Minutes
Develop an understanding of components of speech and language services within a school setting;
Paraeducator Role in the PPT Process
60 minutes
This sessions discusses the important role paraeducators play in the PPT process, and includes specific guidance for participation in PPT meetings
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Understanding Data Collection
90 Minutes
This webinar provides paraeducators with practical tools for collecting classroom data to support instructional and behavioral decision-making. Participants will learn common data collection methods and how accurate observation and recording contribute to effective student support.
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Promoting Neurodiversity Affirming Practices in Schools
75 Minutes
Explore the guiding principles of neurodiversity and key practices to implement in schools.
Supporting Student Independence
40 Minutes
Discover how to empower your students to take ownership of their learning by mastering the art of building independence. We will explore proven techniques for reducing prompt dependence while ensuring students still feel safe and supported in the classroom.
Understanding Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care Approaches
50 Minutes
This webinar introduces paraeducators to the core principles of trauma-informed care, exploring how adverse experiences impact student behavior and learning. By learning to shift perspective from "what is wrong" to "what happened," you will gain valuable tools to help foster a safer classroom environment.
Culturally Relevant and Responsive Practices
30 Minutes
Discover how to make every student feel seen and valued. Learn practical strategies to honor diverse backgrounds, reduce bias, and boost student engagement during your daily support and one-on-one interactions.
Tell, Show, Guide: Understanding and Fading Prompts
75 Minutes
Learn about the use of prompts during instruction as well as the importance of fading prompts to build student independence.
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Introduction to Assistive Technology
75 minutes
In this sessions, participants will learn about the use of assistive technology for students. The session includes valuable information as well as demonstrations of some commonly used tools.
Supporting Students to use AAC Devices
45 minutes
In this session, you will learn practical tips for supporting your students that are currently using AAC (Assisted and Augmentative Communication) Devices.
Applied Behavior Analysis in the School Environment
60 minutes
This webinar is an introduction to the Applied Behavior Analysis and a review of the use of ABA programming in special education programs.
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Understanding IEP's and Data Collection
45 Minutes
Investigate the legal elements of an IEP and discover forms of data collection to inform IEP goals and objectives.
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Working With Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
60 minutes
This webinar equips paraeducators with essential strategies for supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, covering the specific roles required for key communication modes like ASL, Cued Speech, and Auditory-Aural approaches.
Mastering
De-escalation: Practical Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors
40 Minutes
Learn about the conflict cycle and how to foster positive interactions and student independence through effective communication strategies and trust-building techniques.
Understanding The Conflict Cycle
55 Minutes
Understand emotional and behavioral regulation and dysregulation and learn ways to avoid and manage conflict with students.
Social Emotional Learning In Action
40 Minutes
Explore the importance of supporting the social emotional development of students.