The PARASeries - Session IV
Best Practices for Paraprofessionals in Supporting Brain-Based Learning
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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 4/23/2010 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 4/16/2010 12:01 AM
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In order to provide comprehensive support services in the school environment, it is important for paraprofessionals to understand the various developmental stages of children. This workshop will focus on human development and benchmarks for children based on current brain-based research. The risk of environmental factors that may impact typical development will also be explored. Through hands-on activities and collaborative exploration, paraprofessionals will be able to identify typical, age-appropriate behavior and learning and understand the importance of providing children with support and instruction at the appropriate level.
Presenter: Genevieve Kirchman, BS in Psychology, MS in Human Relations & Community Resources is the Safe and Drug Free Schools Project Director (SDFSC) for CESA 5. Genevieve provides information, training, and support to ATOD coordinators throughout CESA 5, as well as information and resources on violence prevention, TRIBES trainings for positive school environments, and brain works trainings. She was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Prevention at the State Prevention Conference in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
WEAC ESP Certification-Curricular Core Area IV. Growth & Developmen/Psychologyt (5 hours)
DPI Paraprofessional Competency #3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 – Growth & Development of Children/Youth
SPP Indiccators #1-Graduation, #2-Dropout Rate, #3-State Assessment Performance, #4-Suspension/Expulsin, #13-Transition
Registration fee/each workshop: $65.00/session or Early Bird Special! $200 if all 4 sessions are registered and paid for by September 30, 2009—Early Bird fee is non-refundable, but attendance at each session is transferable! (lunch and materials are included)