Class will start at the top of the hour! Please turn the volume up on your computer speakers to access the audio feature of this seminar. WELCOME TO EP100 Preparing for an Educational Paraprofessional Career Unit 9 Next Steps in Your Academic Career in the Paraprofessional Field.

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Reminders No unit 9 project Final Deadline for Late Work Incomplete Requests Due Early Childhood Electives Register for Next Term Unit 10 Discussion

Review of Unit 8 ETHICS What are some examples of ethics in the educational field? Behavior/Attitude Communication Appearance Competence Confidentiality Conflict Resolution Personal life? Professional Organizations that advocate professionalism/ethics: CEC Performance-Based Standards for Paras NEA Paraeducator Handbook AFT Standards for the Profession NRCP « The State of the Art

Code of Ethics of the Education Profession at Code of Ethics of the Education Profession at

Review of Unit 8 A Day in the Life of a Paraprofessional who works with Second Language Learners Nilda works with 4 th grade students Spanish, Russian and Chinese speaking Bilingual education program What are some of her duties?

Unit 9: Applying Roles and Goals Unit Outcomes In this unit you will; Review the responsibilities of paraprofessionals working with older children Review the academic strategies and resources explored throughout the course Identify the elements of effective problem solving Create your finalized plan for the elective courses in your degree Are you ready to begin?

Unit 9 Assignments Due Tuesday Night by Midnight! Readings Using Problem Solving Skills Learning Activities "A Day in the Life" presentation on Jaze, a paraprofessional working with older children Spartacus Strategies on KU Resources and Reading Comprehension (video or script) Discussion Question On academic strategies and resources covered this term Seminar

Unit 9 Assignments Due Tuesday Night by Midnight! Discussion Question: Use the Academic Strategies Overview worksheet (linked to the Discussion Question) to discuss 3 resources you will use in your studies or personal life. (This is a CLA assignment) *note the link to the overview guide Online Classes Strategies Personal Management Study/Memory Strategies Notetaking Reading/Writing Strategies Test Taking Critical Thinking KU Resources

Problem Solving Skills What are some problem solving skills you have used in the past to help you with the following? Understanding the problem/issue Preparing (research/think) Taking Action FIELD TRIP! Problem Solving at hk&NR=1&feature=endscreen hk&NR=1&feature=endscreen

Another Problem Solving Approach

Unit 9 Assignments Seminar Questions 1.Looking at the steps to problem solving in the reading, which do you think are the most important? Least important? Analyze the problem/situation carefully Possible options Prepare, try to disarm emotions, consider different perspectives Take Action! 2.What are some barriers to achieving goals and how can they be overcome?

Reflecting on Paraprofessional Roles Throughout the course you have had an opportunity to take an “inside look” at “A Day in the Life” of a variety of different paraprofessional careers. Reflect on the different positions you read about; Angelique who works in the elementary school classroom Jaze who works with older students in an alternative school setting (Unit 9) Nilda who works with English Language Learners Sharleen who supports special needs students Alonzo who worked in a transitional program with high school students (unit 10) Which role appeals to you most? Which role surprised you the most?

Seminar Questions - Reflecting Having learned more about the educational paraprofessional degree, how have your expectations changed? Thinking about the elective classes you have chosen to pursue, what elements of the problem solving process did you use to make your decision? Did you have enough information to make a decision on the elective classes and to be comfortable with your decision? If not, what other information would have been useful?

Final Field Trips! World of Transition from the Disability Rights Network at bpTI bpTI Your work with students with special needs can have long-lasting effects that can put them on the path for a fulfilling and successful life. Note the 4 examples of special needs individuals transitioning to life beyond school.

Unit 10 Preview: A Look Ahead A Look Ahead to the Capstone Portfolio Reflect on Para Careers Faculty Spotlights ADITL: Transitional Program Spartacus Send-off! Discussion: Reflect on your future educational goals/classes in your program

Congratulations on Reaching the Final Seminar! Good luck to you in the final week of the course! It has been a pleasure working with you this term! You’ve all made it a joyful experience! And remember, you CAN make a difference in the life of a child… “Believe in Yourself,” keynote speaker, 10 yr old Dalton Sherman--Back to School Convocation at NwzA&feature=related NwzA&feature=related