Working with Paraprofessionals
June 2004 | 40 pages | Corwin
Formerly a SkyLight publication.
Building professional relationships with paraprofessionals and other adults in the classroom is an important task for any teacher. Working with Paraprofessionals outlines key strategies that are guaranteed to help strengthen professional relationships. The book includes templates for use during the planning phases before school, task planners for the teacher and paraprofessional, calendars and schedules for organizing student and classroom activities, as well as communication logs for the teacher and paraprofessional. The templates and guides are easy to use and can fit any K-12 situation.
Building professional relationships with paraprofessionals and other adults in the classroom is an important task for any teacher. Working with Paraprofessionals outlines key strategies that are guaranteed to help strengthen professional relationships. The book includes templates for use during the planning phases before school, task planners for the teacher and paraprofessional, calendars and schedules for organizing student and classroom activities, as well as communication logs for the teacher and paraprofessional. The templates and guides are easy to use and can fit any K-12 situation.
Introduction
Understanding the Law
Exploring Classroom Situations
Preparing Before School Begins
Exploring a Five-Step Process for Special Education
Working Out Conflicts
Conclusion
Blackline Masters
Bibliography