Paraprofessional Training Program
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For several years, the NIA has offered a Paraprofessional Training Program to member districts and cooperatives. Our goal is 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 to have access to professional development opportunities. Meaningful training opportunities for paraprofessionals 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.
Most workshop topics are developed for a 3-hour presentation, with the exception of Paraprofessional Basic Training, which is a 6-8 hour presentation. Audience size is best
suited at a maximum of 40 participants. All workshop topics can be tailored to meet
your individual needs.
2007-2008 Workshop Topics:
| ABC's and Overview of Special Education |
| Basic Training: Survivor Skills Necessary to Work Effectively with Students and Staff |
| Behavior and Difficult Students |
| Bully Busters! Bully Awareness and Interventions |
| Computer Use for Paraprofessionals - Level 1 |
| Computer Use for Paraprofessionals - Level 2 |
| Effective Teaming: Working With The Paraprofessional And Supervising Teacher |
| Facilitating Friendships for Students with Disabilities |
| Increasing Self-Esteem in Students with Disabilities |
| Instructional Strategies - Math |
| Instructional Strategies - Reading |
| Instructional Strategies - Writing |
| Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders |
| It's All About the IEP! |
| Making Inclusion Work - Grades K-5, K-6 |
| Making Inclusion Work - Grades 6-12, 7-12 |
| Making the Transition Plan Work |
| Observation And Data Collection |
| Paraeducator Communication Skills © |
| Portfolio Development for the Paraprofessional - Level 1 |
| Portfolio Development for the Paraprofessional - Level 2 |
| Pumping Up Paraprofessionalism! © |
| Special Students, Special Needs: Academic |
| Special Students, Special Needs: Behavior |
| Succeeding with Difficult Students |
| The Role of the Paraprofessional in Providing Instructional Support |
| The Role of the Substitute Paraprofessional |
| Therapy Topics (TBD) |
| Visual Supports Do Work! |
| Working With Students Who Are ADD/ADHD |
| Working With Students Who Have Limited English Proficiency |
| Working with Students Who Have Physical Impairments |
Contact
Information
Sheri White
Paraprofessional Training Program
Phone (815) 964-0937
Fax (815) 964-2210