Download or read book Paraprofessional Preparation and Supervision in Special Education written by Tiffany Nicole Leger-Rodriguez and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paraprofessionals in special education have a high level of responsibility but a low level of training and support to help them do their jobs effectively (Downing, Ryndak, & Clark, 2000; Goessling, 1998). The following qualitative study examined and analyzed the role of paraprofessional supervisors and the meaning of supervision. Participants included paraprofessionals, teachers, school psychologists, principals, and an administrator (n=17) in a California public elementary school district. Some of the teachers and paraprofessionals worked in an inclusive, general education setting, and some worked in a self-contained special education setting. Data were collected through participant-observation, formal and informal interviews, and written artifacts. Analyses showed patterns and idiosyncrasies within the teacher-paraprofessional relationship and the meaning of supervision, and implications address supervisory preparation and practices. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest llc. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.].
Download or read book Supervising Paraeducators in Educational Settings written by Anna Lou Pickett and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Surveying Supervision written by Maria Malachowski and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educational legislation mandates that all students, including those with disabilities, be provided a free and appropriate public education (IDEA, 2004). Students with low-incidence disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorders and cognitive disabilities, may have challenging needs that often warrant additional support (i.e. a paraprofessional) to help them access the general education curriculum. As the number of students with disabilities in need of special education services grows, so does the use of paraprofessionals. However, it is known that training for paraprofessionals is very limited. While special education teachers are responsible for supervising the paraprofessional in the classroom, training in supervision for special education teachers is limited to non-existent. Effective supervision and teamwork through communication and shared goals have been shown to be key to a positive working and learning environment (Delvin, 2008; Carnahan et al., 2009; Lynch & Irvine, 2009). However, information about the supervision and teamwork between the supervising special education teacher and the paraprofessional and the subsequent impact on student outcomes is relatively unknown. Using survey methodology, this study aimed to find: (1) the amount of supervision education obtained by special educators, (2) how the amount of supervision education received by special educators related to perceptions of supervisory practices as measured by the Perceptions of Supervision survey (3) if there were significant differences in the perceptions of supervisory practices between paraprofessionals and their supervising special education teacher (SET), (4) what were the reported characteristics that made for successful supervisory practices from SETs' and paraprofessionals' perspectives, and (5) what was most effective and least effective to improving student outcomes (academic and social) with regard to supervision. A total of 107 participants (86 SETs and 21 paraprofessionals) completed the Perceptions of Supervision survey. Results indicated that supervision education is moderately to highly correlated to supervisory practices. There were also significant differences between SETs and paraprofessional in the areas of Evaluation and Performance Monitoring, Task Delegation, and Working Relationship. The selected sample of SETs and paraprofessionals who perceived successful supervisory practices generally matched the sample at large. Communication, feedback, and teamwork were noted as necessary components of supervision that impact student outcomes.
Download or read book Identification and Description of the Roles of a Special Education Teacher Training and Supervising a Paraprofessional written by Joan Marie Jensen Goodship and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Supporting Paraeducators in Special Education and Inclusive Settings written by Emily Sobeck and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supporting Paraeducators in Special Education and Inclusive Settings provides an in-depth look at the role of pre- and in-service teachers as supervisors of paraeducators within special education and inclusive settings. The latest entry within the Evidence-Based Instruction in Special Education series, Supporting Paraeducators in Special Education and Inclusive Settings serves as an instructional tool for pre-service teachers and educators within higher education coursework, as well as a resource for in-service teachers. This text supports teachers in strengthening their knowledge and supervisory skills necessary to supervise and manage paraeducators in educational environments. Through objectives, scenarios, content, and chapter questions, Drs. Sobeck, Douglas, and Uitto provide a thorough and applicable overview of working with and supervising paraeducators. In this text the roles and responsibilities of paraeducators, teachers, and school administrators relative to paraeducator training and supervision will be detailed, as well as tips for collaboration. Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use. School leaders and higher education faculty can use the online site for materials to support pre-service training within teacher preparation programs and professional development for in-service teachers. Supporting Paraeducators in Special Education and Inclusive Settings fills an important need in the field and is a vital resource for current and future teachers when working with paraeducators.
Download or read book The Paraprofessional s Guide to Effective Behavioral Intervention written by Betty Y. Ashbaker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-02-20 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Paraprofessional’s Guide to Effective Behavioral Intervention is a comprehensive guide to appropriate behavioral strategies in the classroom, based on the Least Restrictive Behavioral Intervention (LRBI) and Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies (PBIS). This highly practical book provides: an increased understanding of the processes underlying student behavior in the classroom, including motivation a wide range of strategies for establishing and promoting positive behavior, as well as counteracting and reducing negative behaviors skills related to nationally recognized standards for paraprofessional competence an understanding of widely accepted principles and practices such as Response to Intervention (RTI). Set in the context of the legal requirements for paraprofessionals to work "under the direction of a professional" (ESEA) and be "appropriately supervised" (IDEA), The Paraprofessional’s Guide to Effective Behavioral Intervention illuminates research-based, practical strategies shown to be effective in a wide range of educational settings and which can be implemented immediately and with confidence.
Download or read book What Every Special Educator Must Know written by Council for Exceptional Children and published by Council For Exceptional Children. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CEC wrote the book on special education ... literally. CEC s famous red book details the ethics, standards, and guidelines for special education preparation and practice. Delineating both knowledge and skill sets and individual content standards, What Every Special Educator Must Know is an invaluable resource for special education administrators, institutional faculty developing curriculum, state policy makers evaluating licensure requirements, and special educators planning their professional growth.
Download or read book Let s Team Up written by Kent Gerlach, Ed.D. and published by National Professional Resources, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-11 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School teams are more important now than ever before to meet the needs of all students. With more diverse, inclusive classrooms, larger class sizes, and greater workloads, teachers increasingly depend upon the contribution of paraeducators. In Let's Team Up, Kent Gerlach provides a convenient checklist to help teachers, principals, and paraeducators understand their roles and responsibilities as they relate to each other. The book offers >tips for teachers on how to work effectively with paraeducators; >tips for paraeducators on clarifying their jobs and their relationships with students and school staff; >tips for principals on the supervision of paraeducators. This convenient resource will help school teams successfully meet the needs of all students!
Download or read book Special Education Paraprofessionals Roles and Responsibilities Supervision and Training written by Kim M. Maag and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This action research project examines special education paraprofessionals working in select school districts in southwestern Minnesota at the beginning of the 2006/2007 school year. Thirty-three special education paraprofessionals were surveyed, providing information about their roles and responsibilities, supervision and training. Analysis of the data consists of quantitative and qualitative data. The findings of this study showed that special education paraprofessionals spend the majority of their time in activities supported by legislation and recommended practice. It was also found that the majority of special education paraprofessionals work without the guidance of a written job description, written manual of job requirements or annual performance review. Special education paraprofessionals continue to seek out training opportunities that are pertinent to their jobs and easy for them to access. The results of this study will provide relevant information for those interested in the use of special education paraprofessionals in schools.
Download or read book Effective Strategies for Working with Paraeducators written by Candice Styer Ph D and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As paraeducators are hired for special education classrooms, teachers are often responsible for providing training, monitoring their progress, managing their schedules, addressing challenges, and informally evaluating their efforts. This comprehensive guide, along with the Paraeducator Handbook (purchased separately), are designed to help educators navigate this role. With this guide, teachers can provide a level of training and support that results in a cohesive, positive, and effective classroom benefiting everyone-administrators, teachers, paraeducators, and most importantly, students. "I literally went from babysitting to being trained to teach students real life skills like telling time and money use both in the classroom and in the community. The disability awareness training has given me the insight to appreciate each student's unique learning style."-Sally Semenock, Paraeducator Together, Dr. Candice Styer and Suzanne Fitzgerald have over 40 years of classroom experience both as paraeducators and as teachers working with paraeducators. They were inspired to write this manual based on their own experiences and the experiences of other teachers and paras with whom they have consulted. "The knowledge I gained working as a paraeducator in Suzanne and Candi's special education classroom was so valuable. The positive work atmosphere as well as being a cohesive team allowed us to get the most out of our students and see them flourish. This manual is something that all classrooms should have "- Holli Lawrence, Paraeducator This manual includes a teacher's copy of the Paraeducator Handbook, a companion book available for purchase for each of your paraeducators. Effective Strategies for Working with Paraeducators belongs to Styer-Fitzgerald Publishing's line of outstanding educational products, including the Styer-Fitzgerald Program for Functional Academics. Unique among special education curricula, the Styer-Fitzgerald Program provides a comprehensive approach to teaching functional skills to students with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities, including autism. For more information about the entire line of Styer-Fitzgerald products, visit the website at www.styer-fitzgerald.com.
Download or read book Need Qualifications Training Responsibilities and Supervision of Paraprofessionals in Special Education written by Heather L. Marolf and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Administration of Training written by United States Civil Service Commission. Library and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Let s Team Up written by Kent Gerlach and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Defines the responsibilities of teachers' aids, teachers, and principals with an emphasis and how these roles relate to one another.
Download or read book Supervising Paraprofessionals written by Aaron M. O'Leary and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine supervisory skills special education teachers need to learn based on previous literature. Special education teachers, institute of higher education instructors, and paraprofessionals took part in the study. The participants completed online questionnaires that included items about supervisory skills learned by special education teachers in their teacher licensure programs, as well as how they supervised paraprofessionals. Stakeholder responses revealed several themes. Few special educators received supervisory training, especially in management, role clarification, meeting, orientation, and evaluation of paraprofessionals. Paraprofessionals reported little orientation and evaluation by special education teachers. All stakeholder groups noted the need for special educator training and establishment of communication and working relationship between special educators and paraprofessionals. Responses also reflected disagreement between special education teachers and paraprofessionals about how special educators supervise.
Download or read book Managing Paraeducators in Your School written by Nancy K. French and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide provides tools and strategies for recruiting, managing, and using paraeducators in schools. It offers guidelines for using paraeducators in ways that best contribute to student achievement as well as strategies for identifying best practices, time frames, and people best suited for training paraprofessionals. It includes specific guidelines for working with paraeducators in special education, Title I, ESL training, school libraries and media centers, general and special education classrooms, speech/language pathology, and health-care services. It is designed for district-level administrators, school administrators, and teachers. The chapters are titled as follows: (1) "Employing Support Personnel in Schools"; (2) "Potential Problems with Paraeducators/Finding Solutions"; (3) "The Shifting Roles of School Professionals"; (4) "Recruiting and Hiring Paraprofessionals"; (5) "Starting Off on the Right Foot"; (6) "Taking Time to Save Time: Delegating to Paraeducators"; (7) "Planning for Paraeducators"; (8) "Paraeducator Training"; (9) "Monitoring and Evaluating Paraeducator Performance"; (10) "Managing the Workplace." Each chapter contains a summary. The guide also contains many user-friendly information recaps; lists of questions; sample forms; sample plans; worksheets for a variety of tasks; and self-assessment and support checklists for a variety of tasks. (Contains a subject index and 73 references.) (WFA).
Download or read book The Paraprofessional s Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Classrooms written by Julie Causton and published by . This book was released on 2020-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Discover everything a great paraprofessional needs to know and do in the second edition of this bestselling guidebook! Acclaimed inclusion expert Julie Causton and new co-author Kate MacLeod bring you a supremely practical guide to every facet of your complex role: partnering with teachers, selecting accommodations and modifications, facilitating peer connections, fading your support, and much more. WHAT'S NEW: New chapter on Respectful Support for Developing Student Independence, More on key topics such as collaboration, presuming competence, and supporting social and academic success for students with diverse abilities, New and updated research, practices, resources, examples, quiz questions, and reflection activities throughout the book, Package of online materials, including printable activities, forms, and worksheets"--
Download or read book A Guide to Co Teaching With Paraeducators written by Ann I. Nevin and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how co-teaching relationships with paraeducators can improve outcomes for students with special needs, and find guidelines for successful teamwork and authentic case studies of working paraprofessionals.
