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You're teaching a small group. Things are going well. Students are engaged, someone just answered a question correctly, and you're about to move to the next step in the lesson. Then you hear, " Hey, quick question. " A para is standing next to you. A student is refusing to work, someone is trying to leave the table, and another student is calling out. And now, instruction stops. You pause your group, give directions, redirect the students, and return to teaching...until the n

You walk into your classroom, coffee in hand…when you get the text that one of your paras has called out sick. Unfortunately, para shortages and lack of substitutes are a reality in the education system. It can be hard enough to find paraprofessionals to fill positions, but then add on the difficulty of keeping them healthy when they are working with a classroom full of small children- it makes last-minute call outs too common.

Master the art of working with paraprofessionals! Tips on training, scheduling, and fostering teamwork in your special education classroom.

Daily objectives on your board is not only beneficial for students - it is also beneficial for educators! Here's what I'm doing for my team!

I teach in a self-contained classroom, but I schedule several general education classes for my students each trimester

I remember as a new teacher, I was way more nervous than the people I was interviewing!

Working with and managing paraeducators is one of the toughest parts of being a special educator. Here are free training courses for paras.

This week we are going to talk about training and other tips for ensuring a positive, cooperative, team relationship with your paras.

Welcome to Week 2 of the Special Educator's Guide to Working with Paraprofessionals. Let's talk about scheduling & ongoing communication.