Paraprofessionals in the Special Education Classroom

Session Description:
A good working relationship between a teacher and a paraprofessional is essential to meeting the needs of diverse learners in the classroom. Join Michelle Dragalin for this time-saving, to the point session as she shares how paraprofessionals can assist special education teachers with tasks related to planning, organization, and management. You will also walk away with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of paraprofessionals and how they provide instructional, behavioral, and other support to special education students.

Learning Objectives:

Discover how paraprofessionals can assist special education teachers with tasks related to planning, organization, and management.

Explore the roles and responsibilities of paraprofessionals and how they provide instructional, behavioral, and other support to special education students.

Assessment:
Participants will join a collaborative backchannel chat and discuss the vital role of paraprofessionals to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.