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MODULE SUMMARIES
Naset / aasep - paraprofessional skills preparation program.
The NASET and AASEP Paraprofessional Skills Preparation Program ( PSPP ) is comprised of a comprehensive compilation of 5 Modules. Each Module contains video lectures, PowerPoint presentations, supplemental videos and supplemental readings. At the end of each Module, there is a multiple choice examination which must be successfully completed with a grade of at least 80% to move on to the next Module. Upon successful completion of each Module, you will immediately be able view/save or print a professional certificate of recognition. Modules are enabled for review one at a time in a sequential order, per the listing below.
Roles and Responsibilities of Paraprofessionals
Video Lecture and PowerPoint Presentation: A paraprofessional is an employee who works under the supervision of teachers and other licensed personnel who have the ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of education and related service programs. “Paraeducator” or “paraprofessional” is currently the most generally accepted and recognized job title. Paraprofessionals provide assistance to a variety of students including those with and without disabilities, with health needs, with limited English proficiency, and others. A paraprofessional’s position in a school is either instructional in nature or as someone who delivers other direct or indirect services to children, youth and /or their parents. Typically employed by school districts and area education agencies, they work in a range of educational settings. The responsibilities of a paraprofessional can vary between districts, schools, and even between classrooms. The special education teacher, principal, or other staff members will identify the daily responsibilities of paraprofessionals they supervise. The focus of this lecture will be on the roles and responsibilities of paraprofessionals. After completing this lecture, you should understand the following:
What is a Paraprofessional?
- Definition of Paraprofessional
- Overview of the Profession
What Can a Paraprofessional Do?-Responsibilities of a Paraprofessional
- Introduction to Responsibilities of a Paraprofessional
- Supervision of Groups of Students
- Behavioral Supports
- Delivery of Instruction/Therapy/Service
- Activity Preparation/Follow-up
- Health/Personal Related Services
- Data Collection/Reporting Observation and Recording:
- Observing and Keeping Good Data
- Observation Biases
- Observation
- Objective Observation
- Anecdotal Records
- Frequency or Duration Notes
Role of the Teacher v. Role of the Paraprofessional
- Classroom Organization
- Setting Objectives
- Behavior Management
- Working with Parents
- Building a Classroom Partnership
Paraprofessionals May….
Never: what can paraprofessionals not do, successful paraprofessionals, conclusion-roles and responsibilities of paraprofessionals.
Supplemental Readings - In this section, you will have the opportunity to reinforce concepts presented in this Module through additional publications and articles.
Supplemental Videos - In addition to the video lecture presentation in this Module, there are multiple supplemental videos available to enhance the concepts presented in this Module.
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Special Education Today: Basic Principles of Special Education
Video Lecture and PowerPoint Presentation: Special education is instruction that is specially designed to meet the unique needs of children who have disabilities. It is provided in public schools at no cost to the parents and can include special instruction in various types of educational setting. Special education is mandated for students with disabilities by a federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (or IDEIA). This law gives eligible children with disabilities the right to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE). More than 6 million children ages 3 through 21 receive special education and related services each year in the United States. This lecture focuses on an overview of terms and concepts of importance in special education. Areas covered include:
- Definition of special education
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- Exceptionality
- Deaf-Blindness
- Developmental Delay
- Emotional Disturbance
- Hearing Impairments (including deafness)
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Multiple Disabilities
- Orthopedic Impairments
- Other Health Impairments
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech and Language Impairments
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Visual Impairments
- Gender issues in special education
- Early intervention
- Causes of disabilities
- Accommodations v. modifications
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- What makes special education truly special?
- Disability v. handicap
- 10 basic steps in the special education process
- Using correct language (appropriate first person language)
Supplemental Videos - In addition to the video lecture presentation in this Module, there are multiple supplemental videos available to enhance the concepts presented in this Module.
Educating Children with Special Needs and Classroom & Behavior Management for Paraprofessionals
Video Lecture and PowerPoint Presentation: This lecture is going to cover many different areas that you need to understand when educating children with special needs as a paraprofessional. The first part of the lecture will address where students can be educated (Least Restrictive Environment) and the written plan that explains the special education and related services they will be provided (Individualized Education Program; IEP). The 2 nd part of this lecture will then focus on both classroom and behavior management techniques and strategies when working with children with special needs. After completing this lecture, you should understand the following:
- Regular (General Education) Classroom
- Inclusion Classroom
- Resource Room
- Separate Class
- Separate School
- Residential Facility
- Hospitalization
- Homebound Instruction
- Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Assistive Technology
- Related Services
- Classroom Management
- How to Manage Behavior Issues in the Classroom
- Interacting with Students as a Paraprofessional
- Instruction
- Motivating Students
- 9 Classroom Management Tips for Paraprofessionals
- Fostering Friendships, Creating Social Opportunities
- General Behavior Management Techniques
- Group Management Strategies
- Strategies for Increasing Positive Student Behaviors
- Support and Approval of Children’s Behaviors
Effective Communication and Collaboration with Teachers as a Paraprofessional
Video Lecture and PowerPoint Presentation: As a paraprofessional, you are an important part of the classroom team. You may be asked to collaborate with general education teachers, special education teachers, administrators, speech-language pathologist, occupational or physical therapists, the school nurse or other staff members in your building. It is important to build a good relationship with the other members of the team to benefit students and create a positive working environment. In order to maximize student learning, collaborative teams must be able to communicate effectively to identify solutions. Good communication involves back-and-forth conversation that is focused on students’ needs, being respectful of others’ ideas and perspectives, and being a good listener. No matter how well a program is designed, success depends on good communication between the teacher and the paraprofessional. Poor communication skills and negative statements are at the heart of most problems. The learning process is totally dependent upon the staff establishing and maintaining good lines of daily communication. The focus of this lecture will be on effective communication and collaboration with teachers as a paraprofessional. After watching this lecture, you should understand the following:
- Supervision Styles
- Discipline Styles
- Materials Style
- Classroom Style (Organization and Rules)
- Effective Communication Skills for Paraprofessionals
- Teaming/Collaborations
- Conflict Management
- How Paraprofessionals Can Establish Healthy Communication with Teachers
- Part I: Planning
- Part II: Working with Students
- Part III: Communicating the Performance of Students to the Teacher
- Part IV: Reflection on the Instructional Session
- Being a Team Player as a Paraprofessional
Confidentiality, Professional Behavior and Ethical Responsibilities as a Paraprofessional
Video Lecture and PowerPoint Presentation: Paraprofessionals play an active and essential role in their work with children and youth by providing encouragement, support, assistance, and advocacy. They are critical to the social, emotional, academic, and vocational success of children and youth. Paraprofessionals are respected and valued members of the educational team. They understand the needs of children and youth and have the specialized training to meet student needs. Communication among paraprofessionals, licensed personnel, and parents is carefully planned and carried out. Paraprofessionals have a professional identity and advocate for their profession by maintaining positive, supportive, cooperative, and professional relationships. The value of paraprofessionals and the complexity of their roles are recognized as important to the success of the school. The focus of this lecture will be on professionalism and ethics as a paraprofessional. After watching this lecture, you should understand the following:
- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Confidentiality
- Confidentiality Pointers
- Tips to Keeping Confidentiality from Becoming a Problem
- Professional Attitude
- Appropriate Clothing
- Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices
- Attendance and Punctuality
- Photography
- Release of Students
- Respect and Dignity
- Accepting Responsibilities
- Relationships with Students and Parents
- Relationship with the Teacher (Supervisor)
- Relationship with the School
- Avoiding Unprofessional Conduct
- Final Thoughts on Professionalism and Ethics
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IEP Summary. The purpose of special education is to ensure that children with disabilities have a special education program designed to meet their unique needs and to prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living. (from IDEA 601(d)(1)(A)) Ask yourself: "Is this IEP an appropriate step toward a productive and ...
Laurie McGarry Klose, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the School Psychology Program at Texas State University- San Marcos. She has over 12 years experience working in the public schools in Texas, California, and Massachusetts. 2010 National Association of School Psychologists, 4340 East West Highway, Suite 402, Bethesda, MD 20814—(301 ...
A referral to special education may be made by: the student, 18 years old or older; a parent, guardian, or surrogate parent; school personnel; other individuals from other agencies (e.g., physicians, social workers) to whom parental permission to make a referral has been given; or.
Module 1 welcomes everyone to IDEA. With these training materials, you can learn about and give trainings that include: a quick overview to the 10 major steps in special education (three of which are evaluation, eligibility, and writing the IEP); and. the top 5 acronyms used in special education (IDEA, FAPE, LRE, IEP, and TA&D) and what they ...
Total Number of Slides: 8. PowerPoint Description: This PowerPoint presentation provides a brief synopsis of the prevalence of students in special education. It examines the "big 4" disabilities under IDEA, as well as looks at prevalence rates of all disability categories. Title: Top 10 Basics of Special Education.
This comprehensive workshop provides parents and families with a broad base of information about special education laws (IDEA 2004, FERPA, etc.) and includes the tools and strategies for writing effective IEPs, effective communication skills, letter writing, record keeping, & documentation, and the steps to take if you disagree.
Federation for Children with Special Needs. (800) 331-0688. TTY (617) 236-7210 1135 Tremont Street, Ste. 420 Boston, MA 02120 www.fcsn.org Federation Satellite Offices: Hyannis: 508-778-0442 Worcester: 508-798-0531 Northampton: 413-585-8140.
Title: Parent Involvement in Special Education ... PowerPoint Description: This PowerPoint presentation covers the history of special education from 1948 to the present. It starts with a look at how schools denied children with disabilities many rights to an education. Slides take the reader from Brown v. the Board of Education, the 1960s and ...
This webinar recording provides parents of special education students practical tips and interactive problem-solving experiences to build the skills necessary to communicate effectively with school staff and resolve differences. ... Good record keeping is an essential part of the special education process. This presentation will help parents of ...
The IDEA definition of special education is: specially designed instruction, at no cost to parents, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability. It includes physical education, related services (e.g., speech therapy, occupational therapy), vocational education, and travel training. Essentially, special education is how students with ...
The first step is to establish trust and collaboration, she said. "One of our tenets is, we don't want experts, we want problem-solvers," Gailunas said. "A parent has equal voice to a ...
Parents and families want the best for their family members. The Parents and Families Resource page brings together U.S. Department of Education-funded centers, department programs, and additional information of interest for parents and families. Visit the IDEA Statute and Regulations and Policy Support pages for more specific, searchable IDEA law and policy information. IDEA-Related Centers ...
A Parent's Guide to Special Education in Massachusetts
Some parents know about the child's challenges at birth or in early childhood. Others may not suspect a disability until a child is an adolescent or even a young adult, as some complex and invisible challenges, such as emotional disabilities, become pronounced in adolescence. Special education law covers a broad continuum of students.
Parent and guardian participation in the special education decision-making process is vitally important. The most important thing parents of disabled kids can do is take an active role as a member of the Individual Education Program (IEP) team that determines a student's path. The IEP team is charged with making educational decisions for ...
A timely 60 minute presentation for teachers; preparing for the upcoming "Fall Conferences". This free Zoom workshop is offered as a way to say "thank you" for all you do! Topic: STUDENT LED CONFERENCES. Time: Oct 23, 2021 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting.
Special Education Web Site - Teachers Teaching Special Education National Association of Special Education Teachers ... In addition to the video lecture there is a link to view or download the accompanying Power Point presentation. ... IDEA specifies in some detail how school systems and parents are to plan the education that each child ...
Video Lecture and PowerPoint Presentation: Special education is instruction that is specially designed to meet the unique needs of children who have disabilities. It is provided in public schools at no cost to the parents and can include special instruction in various types of educational setting. Special education is mandated for students with ...
On February 8, 2024, Dr. Mauriello, RIH's Director of Special Education, presented on Special Education Programming for Incoming 9th Graders for the 2024-2025 school year. The presentation can be accessed by clicking here. Thrive presentation from the December 18, 2023 BOE Meeting. Presented by Dr. Mauriello, Dr. Vacca and Mr. Smith.
A good place to start is our Special Education Basic Rights Series. All of our Basic Rights workshops provide foundational information on the rights of families under state and federal special education laws. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures.
Free Google Slides theme, PowerPoint template, and Canva presentation template. We have just designed a new slide deck for learning centers who teach students with special needs. It's quite colorful and appealing to the eye. There are organic shapes on the backgrounds and some pictures too. Go ahead and talk about the enrollment process, the ...
Your School, District, or B-3 Service Coordinator Your DDS Case Manager, Ed Liaison, Transition Coordinator The Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, 1-800-445-2722 or visit the website at www.cpacinc.org The State Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, 860-713-6910 or visit the website at. www.sde.ct.gov.
28 Best Special Education-Themed Templates. CrystalGraphics creates templates designed to make even average presentations look incredible. Below you'll see thumbnail sized previews of the title slides of a few of our 28 best special education templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. The text you'll see in in those slides is just example ...
The Division for Special Education Services and Supports seeks input on the proposed annual state application for Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Comments should be sent to Wina Low, State Director, at [email protected] no later than May 17, 2023. Annual State Application under Part B of the Individuals with ...
For Connecticut parents with special needs children, planning and placement team (PPT) meetings with their school district are a barrier to a smooth education experience. WSHU's Ebong Udoma ...
Referral to Special Education. The district will convene a Planning and Placement Team (PPT). Sometimes the district will convene a PPT as part of the 90 day transition conference. The purpose of the PPT is to review the referral to special education, current evaluations and information, and to determine if additional information is needed to ...
At least once a year, parents of students with disabilities enter a meeting with school district leaders to discuss their children's development and any changes to their individualized education ...
The state-level guidelines for how students are determined to have a special learning disability changed in 2022, so Ballard said she and the council's steering committee are looking to get more understanding from the district of how those guidelines relate to eligibility and evaluations of students with learning disabilities within EWSD.. The council is also looking to provide feedback to ...
Video available for MAP Academy presentation featuring Yingying Wang . 17 May 2024 By Chuck Green, CYFS. Yingying Wang, associate professor of special education and communication disorders, and director of UNL ' s Neuroimaging for Language, Literacy and Learning (NL3) Lab, led the Spring 2024 Methodology Applications Series presentation May 3 at the Nebraska Union.
Parent airs special ed concerns at 2nd public budget hearing. While the district's second public hearing on the upcoming 2024-25 school year budget once again saw low turnout from the public, one ...