Welcome Paraeducator Training: Classroom Management – Advanced Level  Please make sure you sign in and sign out  Please complete the Checklist as you settle down WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS 1

Ground Rules  Restrooms  Break  Please turn your cell phones to vibrate or silent  Respect your colleagues WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS 2

Agenda  Welcome  Ground Rules  Why Are We Here Today  Dynamic Schedule / Activity Matrix  Student Engagement  Class Meetings  Hard Conversations  Communication  Do’s and Don’ts  Recap WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS 3

Classroom Management – Advanced Level Presented By: Santa Clara County Office Of Education

Let’s get to know each other  What do you hope to learn from today?  Please share two things about you Your Name Where you work 5 WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS

SCCOE: Mission & Vision  Mission The SCCOE is a champion for children, school, and community.  Vision To provide strong advocacy for students, parents, school districts, and the educational community. To provide exceptional leadership and exemplary services to those we serve. WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS 6

Dynamic Schedule / Activity Matrix  Dynamic Schedule  Activity Matrix WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS 7

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Student Engagement  Floating aide  1:1 instruction  Group lesson  Community Based Education  Voc Ed  Lunch time / Playground / Break / Restroom WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS 9

Class Meetings  Suggestion Box  Adjusted Day  Before / After School  Face–to-Face WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS 10

Hard Conversations  Starting hard conversations  Building trust  Active listening  Handling conflict WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS 11

Hard Conversations – Contd.  Examples  Find the right time  State the facts – don’t get judgmental  Now state your feelings  State your needs  Let the person answer WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS 12

Communication  Professional tone  Professional words  Know the sequence of consequences  When in doubt –TAKE A MOMENT Don’t get mad, get PROFESSIONAL 13 WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS

Communication – Contd.  The Parent  The Yeller  The Whiner  The Brander  The Yanker 14 WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS

Communication – Contd. Respect the student, their abilities, disabilities, their fears and quirks, and treat them the way you would like to be treated yourself. People Specific Praise Praise Your Team Praise Your Students PRAISE, PRAISE, PRAISE Use Different Words Use Students’ Names when you Praise Them Students’ Success is your primary job responsibility, so help them learn and grow. REMEMBER: YOU ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS. 15 WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS

Do’s & Don’ts  Refer to your handout 16 WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS

Audio Tape Activity 17 WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS

Students are People First  Use a pleasant tone of voice when speaking to students  Use a student’s first name frequently  Make polite request of students. Say “Please” and “Thank You”.  Talk to students conversationally  Talk to students close up, rather than yelling across the room.  Greet students when they arrive, and say “Good Bye” when they leave.  Look at students when talking to them.  Say positive things to and about the students.  Never imitate a student to make fun.  Attempt prompting before using physical guidance.  Use physical guidance in a way that respects student dignity. 18 WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS

You are the PILLAR of your classroom… REMEMBER YOU ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS. YOU are the change you want to see in others. Student Success is your primary job responsibility…so help them learn and grow. 19 WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS

You are the PILLAR of your classroom… Any Questions? Please sign out! Thank You !!! 20 WE ARE HERE FOR THE STUDENTS