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Paraprofessional Training Program   

Click here for detailed descriptions of each training.
  

For several years, the NIA has offered a Paraprofessional Training Program to member districts and cooperatives.  Our goal has been to provide institute training to paraprofessionals on subject matter that is relative to their role in the special education system.  No Child Left Behind legislation has driven the need for paraprofessionals and all staff to have access to professional development opportunities.  Meaningful training opportunities for paraprofessionals and all other staff are necessary so that they better understand the theoretical basis of special education, the characteristics of various disabilities, and the implications for a child to be successful in the classroom.  NIA has expanded their training program to meet the needs of teachers and related staff, as well as paraprofessionals.

Most workshop topics are developed for 2-3 hour presentations with the exception of a few that are 4-5 hrs.  Audience size is best suited at a maximum of 50 participants, unless otherwise indicated.  All workshop topics can be tailored to meet your individual needs.

 


Inservice Training Program
Workshop Topics 2010-2011

Training Title
Paras
Teachers
Special Ed
Teachers

Subs

ABC’s and Overview of Special Education
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Not Applicable
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Assisting Students from Other Cultures
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*New Autism 101: Classroom Survival Tips
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Not Applicable
Basic Training: Survivor Skills Necessary to Work Effectively with Students and Staff (5 hours)
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Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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Behavior and Data Collection
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Behavior and Difficult Students (5 hours)
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Body Mechanics
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Bully Busters!  Strategies for the Paraprofessional to Minimize and Eliminate Bullying

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Computer Use for Paraprofessionals – Level 1

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Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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Computer Use for Paraprofessionals – Level 2

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Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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*New Down Syndrome: An Overview and Classroom Implications
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Facilitating Friendships for Students with Disabilities and Others Who Are Socially Isolated

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Handwriting

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Increasing Self-Esteem in Students with Disabilities

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Instructional Strategies:  Math

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Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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Instructional Strategies:  Modifications and Adaptations

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Instructional Strategies:  Reading

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Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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Instructional Strategies:  Writing

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Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

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It’s All About the IEP!

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Not Applicable

Language:  How Children Develop It, How Adults Can Support It

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Not Applicable
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Making Inclusion Work – Elementary
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Making Inclusion Work – Secondary

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*New Making Inclusion Work - Teacher Edition!
Not Applicable
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Observation and Data Collection

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Not Applicable
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Paraeducator Communication Skills ©

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Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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Portfolio Development for the Paraprofessional – Level 1

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Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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Portfolio Development for the Paraprofessional – Level 2

Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable

Pumping Up Paraprofessionalism! ©

Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable

Response to Intervention (RtI) and Behavior

Not Applicable
Applicable
Applicable
Not Applicable

Response to Intervention (RtI) for the Speech Clinician

Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable

Response to Intervention for the Paraprofessional

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Not Applicable

Sensory Processing

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Sharing My Space:  Collaborating with Paras

Not Applicable
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Not Applicable

Special Students, Special Problems:  Behavior

Applicable
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Succeeding with Difficult Students

Applicable
Applicable
Applicable
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Teaming and Collaboration Skills for the Para Educator

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Not Applicable

The Role of the Paraprofessional in Providing Instructional Support

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Topics in Special Education for the Paraprofessional

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Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Tough Students for Classroom Teachers
Not Applicable
Applicable
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Not Applicable

Translation of the IEP for the Bilingual Paraprofessional

Applicable
Not Applicable
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Not Applicable

Visual Supports Work!

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Working with Students Who Are ADD/ADHD

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Working with Students Who Are English Language Learners (ELL)

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Working with Students Who Have Orthopedic Impairments

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Not Applicable
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Contact Information

Sheri White
Paraprofessional Training Program
Phone (815) 964-0937
Fax (815) 964-2210