Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Training

Paraprofessionals play an important role in the success of students and schools.  This training will provide skills and strategies that will help paraprofessionals be successful.              

Topics will include:

-Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
-Confidentiality in the classroom
-Behavior management
-Classroom supports in an inclusive environment
-Title I laws and strategies (bring device to complete assessment)
-General strategies and practices
-Mental health
-Google tips & tricks (bring device)

Presentations by:

• Tayler Wilson (Keynote): Tayler is a 2014 graduate living with Autism, and will share with us her journey of school life. 
• Rebecca Johnson, Special Education Director-CESA 5
• Mary O'Brien, Regional Services Network Coordinator-CESA 5
• Heather Fish, School Improvement Services Director-CESA 5
• Wendy Cartledge, Coordinator of Alternative Education-CESA 5
• Clair Fedderly, Reading and Curriculum Specialist-CESA 5
• Jessica Gross, CESA 5 Web Content 
   

Price: $150
District or agency teams of 10 or more will receive 15% off! (Discount will be manually applied by CESA 5.)
Please note, your district may possibly use Federal Grant (Flow Through, Title I, II, and possibly III) monies to offset the cost of this training. 

Participants will receive a copy of the book, The Paraprofessional's Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Classrooms, and a certificate of completion from CESA 5 (after successful completion of the Title I Highly Qualified Assessment).

Registration questions?  Contact Melissa Sumwalt:  sumwaltm@cesa5.org

 

 

Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.