This session is designed for all yearlong teacher residents, paras in the "Grow Your Own" path to teacher certification and any other paraprofessional interested in learning how to establish routines, procedures and behavior expectations in K-12 classrooms. This is Part 2 from the first Paraprofesisonal Learning Day on 1/27/25. 

This session will introduce participants to the types of reinforcement that impact behavior.  They will leave with an introductory understanding of positive reinforcement and how to use it effectively in the classroom.

This workshop will help participants understand the reasons or functions for unwanted behavior, as well as how to respond to unwanted behaviors based on the function. Workshop attendees will also learn the importance of teaching alternative or "new" behaviors to replace the unwanted behaviors.

This session will introduce the most commonly used styles of data collection in the school setting.  Participants will leave with an introductory understanding of the data styles, basic practice in collecting data, and the skills to help select the appropriate data type for various skills/ behavior in the classroom.

This session will provide paraprofessionals the resources needed to support MLL students.

Session would look at various co-teaching strategies with an emphasis on Station Teaching.  It would cover the benefits of station teaching, how it can be used to differentiate instruction across student populations, and how groups can be fluid.  The focus will be how the para can support the teacher with the provision of special education supports using that model.

Nearpod is an instructional tool used to increase student engagement and support learning outcomes. Learn the basics of Nearpod and so you can use it along side other educators to support students.

This session provides  secretaries and paraprofessionals with an interactive overview of the strategies that educators use to serve diverse students and families.  The session will comprise an overview of the history of these efforts, their connection to student success, and most critically, offer staff a chance to explore their own roles in this work, ask questions and offer each other insights about their own contributions to the work of advancing student belonging to support academic excellence.  The sessions utilize Dr. de Novais’s proprietary Brave Community method for advancing interpersonal empathy and bravery in the service of learning and engagement for all participants. The aim of the approach is to foster and sustain a community of practice among all educators working to operationalize student belonging across schools.

Introduction and Practice with using Restorative Practices to help engage students and staff in a more supportive, equitable, and educational environment. 

Will focus on aligning the Restorative Practices with MTSS techniques already in place to help bolster and support each area and demonstrating how to facilitate these ideas with examples and group exercises to demonstrate best practices around building relationships and improving school climate.

Participants will learn about or become reacquainted with the basics of the Choice Process.

This session is focused on the parts of an IEP and supporting staff in understanding accommodations so they can fully support their students.

Paraprofessionals interact with a wide range of people every day—students, teachers, administrators, parents, and colleagues. Not every interaction is smooth, and navigating difficult conversations can be challenging. This session, based on key principles from Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny, will provide practical tools to communicate effectively, de-escalate tense situations, and maintain professionalism under pressure. Participants will explore strategies for staying calm, addressing conflict productively, and ensuring their voice is heard—all while keeping relationships intact. The session will include interactive discussions and hands-on role-playing to practice real-world scenarios.

Participants will be helped through some features in Eschool as well as given a broad overview of what Infinite Campus is going to look like in the upcoming school year.

A workshop on personalized growth through Clifton Strengths and Compass Points

This session will cover: 

1) Components of Social Communication

2) Social Communication skills growth

3) Suggestions for how to support students in your classroom who struggle with social communication

This workshop provides an in-depth exploration of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, a critical piece of federal legislation designed to ensure educational stability and support for children and youth experiencing homelessness. Participants will learn about the key provisions of the McKinney-Vento Act, including students’ rights, eligibility for services, and the responsibilities of school districts, educators, and administrators to support homeless students.

This session is focused on the parts of an IEP and supporting staff in understanding accommodations so the can fully support their students.

Helping educators think of innovative ways to help kids become excited about reading and how to make reading relevant to their lives to instill intrinsic reading motivation. Co-Presenters Dr. Breanne Prisco and Mrs. Nikia Hannon from Sarah Pyle Academy

How to use quizlet, blooket, kahoot, and padlet for additional assessments to support your lessons.

All individuals encounter people who can be identified as “difficult” at various times in their life, some more frequently than others. As life in general and in the educational community, specifically, becomes more complex, it is essential that we can effectively deal with these individuals, whether they are superiors, colleagues or students. This workshop is designed to help participants identify and understand the behaviors of such people and to learn techniques for coping with these behaviors.  

Participants in this session will explore common patterns of difficult behavior and global options in dealing with difficult situations. They will then identify specific steps useful in creating a positive working relationship with such a person, including using active listening skills and other techniques for defusing the anger of the individual or themselves.

Dealing with an Angry Parent can be one of the most challenging situations professionals encounter. Whether you work in education, healthcare, customer service, or any other field involving direct interactions with parents, knowing how to de-escalate tense situations is crucial. In this session, we will explore effective strategies to de-escalate an Angry Parent, enabling you to handle these encounters with empathy, understanding, and a focus on finding constructive solutions.

Please wear proper footwear to this session. Sneakers are recommended. No sandals or open back shoes. *You must have completed the De-Escalation training to participate. Safety Techniques Training presents safe and effective physical intervention techniques that are used in situations in which someone is being physically threatened or harmed and verbal intervention alone is not effective. Safety Techniques provide staff members with passive, evasive movements that protect and minimize the risks of injury to themselves, the individual and others. Learning Objectives: -Participants will be able to identify the circumstances under which Safety Techniques are to be used and be able to define a "crisis" situation. -Participants will be able to describe the underlying principles of Safety Techniques which include Position, Leverage, Balance and Conservation of Energy. -Participants will be able to identify the appropriate Safety Technique to use in crisis situations and be able to correctly perform each technique approved for use at their setting. -Participants will be able to identify advantages and benefits, as well as limitations and risks, of each technique.

Please wear proper footwear to this session. Sneakers are recommended. No sandals or open back shoes. *You must have completed the De-Escalation training to participate. Safety Techniques Training presents safe and effective physical intervention techniques that are used in situations in which someone is being physically threatened or harmed and verbal intervention alone is not effective. Safety Techniques provide staff members with passive, evasive movements that protect and minimize the risks of injury to themselves, the individual and others. Learning Objectives: -Participants will be able to identify the circumstances under which Safety Techniques are to be used and be able to define a "crisis" situation. -Participants will be able to describe the underlying principles of Safety Techniques which include Position, Leverage, Balance and Conservation of Energy. -Participants will be able to identify the appropriate Safety Technique to use in crisis situations and be able to correctly perform each technique approved for use at their setting. -Participants will be able to identify advantages and benefits, as well as limitations and risks, of each technique.

Have questions about Frontline? Stop in throughout the day and we will be happy to answer your questions. 

Need help with your device or have technology questions? Tech is here to help! Stop by anytime throughout the day for assistance. 

Need union support or have questions? Stop in throughout the day and the Christina Paraprofessional Association (CPA) and the Christina Secretaries Association (CSA) will be happy to support you.