2024-2025 Special Education Paraprofessional Training Series

To complete each session watch the video presentation and complete the review questions. The review questions will be made available once you have watched the full video presentation. The review questions are in multiple-choice format and you will receive immediate feedback.

Student Engagement and Rapport, Part 1

As paraprofessionals, you learn about effective management strategies to use in their classrooms under the direction of your IEP team members. Paraprofessionals will learn strategies to promote student motivation that keeps students on task and focused. They will also learn and practice increasing student independence and decreasing prompt dependency. All strategies can be used when they return to school on Monday! (One Hour)

Student Engagement and Rapport, Part 1

Student Engagement and Rapport, Part 2

During this session, paraprofessionals will engage in collaborative activities and discussions. The activities and discussions are designed explicitly for paraprofessionals to practice strategies that they can then implement in their classrooms under the guidance and direction of their IEP team members. Paraprofessionals who view the session will gain valuable insights into effectively collaborating and supporting students of different age groups and with diverse learning needs. This, in turn, will enhance the motivation and determination of the students, leading to increased dynamic participation. Participants will gain valuable skills that can boost student self-sufficiency and decrease dependence on prompts. (One Hour)

Student Engagement and Rapport, Part 2