Paraprofessional Training

Paraprofessional Training - January 26, 2015

Each paraprofessional will only attend one sectional.  

9:15 AM - 10:30 AM  Sectional - 1, 2, 3
10:45AM - 12:00 PM Sectional - 1, 2, 3
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Lunch
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM Sectional 1, 2, 3
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Wrap Up

Sectional 1:  Brief Overview – Introduction of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – Characteristics and Prompting!
When asking people to describe people with autism, you are likely to get a stereotype……Have you ever wondered why the symbol for autism is a puzzle piece? The neurology of autism presents many challenges in relation to social relationships, instruction, transitions, social communication, and adaptive skills to name a few. In order to develop effective programming utilizing evidenced based practices (EBP) for individuals on the ASD, it is necessary to understand the characteristics that underlie “unskilled” areas (e.g., cognitive, language/communication, social, restricted patterns of behavior, interests, and activities, and sensory differences, etc.) of concern, as well as, their strengths. A growing body of literature is providing strategies for addressing the needs of individuals with ASD. This presentation will include a brief overview of the characteristics of learners with ASD and then go into a brief overview of the EBP of Prompting.

Sectional 2: Reading Disability Simulation
This session is a hands on activity that lets participants experience some of the challenges and frustrations by students with a language-based learning disability. The simulation provides a thought-provoking activity for anyone interested in understanding the lives of students with this disability.

Sectional 3: Trauma Informed Care/A Little of This and That
This will be an overview on basic philosophy and principles of Trauma Informed Care. The presenter (Dan Holstead from Advocates for Healthy Transitional Living, LLC), will define trauma, explain prevalence, and information regarding the symptoms. Participants will have an understanding of children who have experienced trauma and what does that look like.

A Little of This and That - This presentation will focus on a little of everything! A quick overview of the new assessments that have been introduced this year. We will also go over the latest acronyms that are being “talked about”. This session will be a potpourri of everything in education.

 

Cost:  $30.00 per person for CESA 8 SNPD member districts; $60.00 per person for all other districts ($20 per person for districts sending 20 or more paraprofessionals)

CANCELLATION POLICY: Any registration cancellation must be received 7 days prior to the scheduled date to receive a refund or avoid invoicing. CESA 8 will only provide full refund of registration fees depending on individual circumstances. Refunds depend upon the ability of CESA 8 to cancel any financial obligations created by the registration such as meals, materials, etc. Registered participants not in attendance on the day of the session will be charged the full registration fee. CESA 8 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment or inclement weather. Participants will be notified via email through myQuickReg.com if a cancellation occurs. Please make sure all of your contact information is correct in myQuickReg.com. DIETARY ACCOMMODATIONS: Due to varied dietary restrictions, CESA 8 cannot guarantee that all special dietary accommodations can be met. CESA 8 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary restrictions with advance notice, but please plan accordingly. BY REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT YOU CONSENT TO PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEOTAPE taken during the course for publicity, promotional, and/or educational purposes including but not limited to publications, presentations, newsletters, internet, and social media sources. I do this with full knowledge and consent to waive all claims for compensation for the use or for damages. If you do not consent to this statement, please send a written notice via email to the agency contact listed on the workshop posting.