PARASeries #4-Motivation & Engagement of All Students in Learning

"Motivation and Engagement of All Students in Learning" Reading Support w/Motivational Strategies to Engage Students
Monday, May 7, 2012 - 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

 

 

“But what do I do when a student doesn’t want to learn?” The topic of motivating students who are not engaged in the learning process is a difficult one, especially for paraprofessionals. By learning why students need support, and then how to support students in reading, paraprofessionals will help students become engaged in learning. Paraprofessionals attending this session will also come to understand the basics of motivational techniques. These techniques will provide students with a desire to improve his/her reading ability. This is a must attend session for all paraprofessionals, whether general education, Title I, or special education, who support students in reading. Those in attendance will also learn some basic information about supporting at-risk students as well as techniques for working with all students, while supporting teacher instruction, in inclusive classrooms.


WEAC - Level I.-Behavior/Motivation – Level II. Academic Literacy (5 hours)
DPI Paraprofessional Competency #1.1,1.2,1.5 Support and Collaboration-#3.1,3.4 Growth & Development- #4.1, 4.4,4.8 Behavior Management- #5.1,5.2,5.7 Inst. Strategies-#8.2 Commitment to Professional Growth
SPP Indicator-#3-State Performance Assessment on WKCE a nd WAA-SwD, #5 LRE Placement

Presenters: Lisa Arneson and Karen Lietzow

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.