PARASeries #1-Motivation & Engagement of All Students in Learning

"Motivation and Engagement of All Students in Learning" Matching Kids to Text-Choosing Appropriate Books for Students
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
NOTE: Location @ Reedsburg Elementary School Library

The first session in the PARASeries for the 2011-2012 school year will focus on choosing appropriate books to increase a student’s motivation to read. Paraprofessionals will learn how to determine the type and level of text a student requires, as well as how to help students identify key strategies for learning from the books they have chosen. Each paraprofessional in attendance will also be provided with a book which will lead them through the same study process they will be using with students. General education, Title I, and special education paraprofessionals are encouraged to attend this session so they will return to his or her own school equipped with the knowledge and skills they require supporting motivated students who are engaged in learning.
Presenters: Lisa Arneson and Karen Lietzow

WEAC – Level I. Core-Growth & Development -Level II. Academic Literacy (5 hours)
DPI Paraprofessional Competencies#1.1,1.4 Support & Collaboration-#2.3 Communication- #3.1, 3.4 Growth & Development- #5.6,5.7 Instructional Strategies-#8.2 Commitment to Professional Growth
SPP Indicator: #3 Performance on WKCE and WAA-SwD, #5 LRE

The PARASeries provides professional growth for paraprofessionals that is based on the Wisconsin Personnel Development Model. Working in collaboration with both the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the WEAC Professional Development Academy, programs are offered each year that address the paraprofessional competency areas identified by the DPI, as well as core and elective programs that meet the WEAC requirements for ESP certification. Additionally, several of the programs offered also address the State Performance Plan Indicators; another tool used by the DPI to measure progress of students with disabilities. The PARASeries follows a two year cycle, providing a paraprofessional the opportunity to complete the requirements for the ESP Level 1 certification in a two year period.

For further questions about the PARASeries programs offered at CESA 5, please contact Karen Lietzow, Project Director for the Regional Service Network, at (608) 742-8814, ext. 309, or email lietzowk@cesa5.k12.wi.us

For information about the WEAC ESP certification, please visit the WEA Professional Development Academy at:
http://www.weac.org/Home/esp/esp_programs.aspx

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.