Representatives from HR will be available to answer questions about para to teacher pathways, DEEDs, certification, ARTC, etc.

Assist Teachers and Students with assignments in the classroom.

This session with discuss the differences between cues and prompts, as well as introduce the various prompting strategies that can be used to help teach students with autism.  Learners will be taught the three rules of prompting as well as how to fade prompts over time.

I will discuss the research and lived experiences that have found that linking prematurity to sequelae found in the school age child.

Chalk Talk: A Chat with Christina School Board Members

This session will help paraprofessionals in learning how to utilize resources to support MLL students in the content area classrooms.

Realizing Brain Potential is a trauma-informed curriculum adapted with permission from the work of Bruce D. Perry and the ChildTrauma Academy. This curriculum is a trauma-informed guide to empower teachers and students to explore the brain's amazing learning and healing potential. Understanding the brain can help all students better recognize and manage emotions, control responses to stress, increase learning, and improve relationships. In adolescence, students' brains and bodies are inundated with a range of hormones and a barrage of new emotions.

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.

REACH staff will learn how to choose and create materials for students with visual impairment (i.e. 3D printed materials, high contrast visuals, textured materials, etc)

In this session you will learn and discuss the FSF and Procurement processes.

This session will provide a general overview of Newline display panels including the different features and functionality. There will also be time for Q&A.

In this session, Understanding Dyslexia, paraprofessionals will learn what Dyslexia is, how to teach students with Dyslexia, supports, accommodations, and so much more. It is aligned with the various literacy bills; House Bill 304, and supports Senate Bill 4. It is part of my dissertation at the University of Delaware.

Paraprofessionals and Secretaries 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.

Learn the basics of how to use Canva to create flyers and posters.

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.

Session will cover all the key features and functionalities of the Frontline platform as it relates to Absence Management. Whether you are a new user or have been using Frontline for some time, this training session will provide you with valuable insights and tips on how to make the most of this site’s features.

During the training session, you will be guided through various aspects of Frontline – Absence Management, including navigating the dashboard, creating an absence/vacancy, finding information about an absence, removing and reassigning subs, gathering absence data, reviewing timesheets and much more. The training will also provide practical examples and real-life scenarios to help you understand how to apply these features to your day-to-day tasks.

Attending this training session will not only enhance your knowledge and skills but also help you save time and increase your productivity. You will learn shortcuts and techniques that will enable you to work more efficiently and effectively within the Frontline website. Questions and suggestions are encouraged as I work toward improving this training in the future, we hope you can attend!”

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.