EP101: Classroom Management Unit 3 Seminar Paraprofessional Duties and Effective Work Habits *Don’t forget to make sure your speakers are on!

Agenda Reminders/Announcements Reminders/Announcements Unit 2 Review Unit 2 Review Unit 3 Preview Unit 3 Preview *Para Duties *Para Duties *Instruction & Management *Instruction & Management *Individualizing Instruction *Individualizing Instruction Seminar Questions Seminar Questions Conclusion Conclusion

Unit 2: Review: Educational Legislation and Classroom Mgmt Ch. 2 “US Educational System” Equal Education for All Equal Education for All Law re: Special Needs Law re: Special Needs NCLB NCLB Classroom Culture & Behavior Management Classroom Management Classroom Management Understanding Misbehavior Understanding Misbehavior Successful Learning Communities Successful Learning Communities Positive Relationships Positive Relationships Open Communication Open Communication Shared Decision Making Shared Decision Making Student-centered approach Student-centered approach Positive Behavioral Management Positive Behavioral Management

Unit 3: Preview Assignments Para Duties & Effective Work Habits Readings Chapter 3 in Paras e-book "How are Para Duties Assigned and Defined?“ ( & Study Guide) Chapter 3 in Paras e-book "How are Para Duties Assigned and Defined?“ ( & Study Guide) Instruction and Organization Presentation Instruction and Organization Presentation Learning Activities Management & Instructional Preparations Presentation Management & Instructional Preparations Presentation Game-Flashcards Game-Flashcards Unit Summary Unit Summary Graded Review (2) Discussion Question: Paraprofessional Roles Seminar (option #1 or option #2)

Resources in Study Guides Each state has its own Department of Education website (for example ) Local branches of unions/professional organizations are resources, too Local branches of unions/professional organizations are resources, too American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Paraprofessional and School-Related Personnel website at American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Paraprofessional and School-Related Personnel website at National Education Association (NEA) Education Support Personnel at National Education Association (NEA) Education Support Personnel at Also Paraprofessional Job Descriptions (2) Also Paraprofessional Job Descriptions (2)

Seminar Questions Why is it so important to have clearly defined roles and responsibilities as a paraprofessional? How can you get the information you need for your role? Why is it so important to have clearly defined roles and responsibilities as a paraprofessional? How can you get the information you need for your role? How can your support, as a paraprofessional, in preparing the classroom environment and instructional preparations facilitate a positive classroom climate? How can your support, as a paraprofessional, in preparing the classroom environment and instructional preparations facilitate a positive classroom climate? How can your communication style enhance the classroom climate? How can your communication style enhance the classroom climate? What are some important elements to consider when working one- on-one with a student? What are some important elements to consider when working one- on-one with a student? How can you help support students in developing How can you help support students in developing effective time-management and organizational skills?

Classroom Management & Organization Classroom Management Environment Environment Organization & Procedures Organization & Procedures Communication Communication Time Management Time Management Student Organization Student Organization Strategies Strategies

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Paraprofessional Roles & Duties 1997 “Roles for Education Paraprofessionals in Effective Schools” by US DOE recommendations 1997 “Roles for Education Paraprofessionals in Effective Schools” by US DOE recommendations Federal, State and Local District Levels Federal, State and Local District Levels Job Descriptions & Supervisors Job Descriptions & Supervisors Paras as substitutes Paras as substitutes Case Studies Case Studies

Individualizing Instruction Why a need for individualized instruction? Why a need for individualized instruction? Who provides individualized instruction? Who provides individualized instruction? Learn about your student-strengths, interests, challenges, background Learn about your student-strengths, interests, challenges, background Set goals together Set goals together

Field Trip! Working individually with Students HELPS One-on-One Program Demo Video Part 1: ZTvdU ZTvdU Part 2: IGfLU&feature=related IGfLU&feature=related What are some strategies for working one- on-one with students?

Case Study: Working with Sonali Mrs. LoSapio, the 4 th grade teacher, has asked you to work one-on-one with Sonali, a 10-year old who tends to be easily distracted, on her social studies project, which is to construct a diorama. Sonali has trouble staying focused (hence the need for your support in this project) and is resentful that she has to be pulled away from the class to work with you. You suspect you will probably be doing more one-on-one work with Sonali in the future, since her ability to finish assignments on her own appears to be a trend. Sonali has decided to create her diorama on dinosaurs, since she is really fascinated by them, but seems to have lost her enthusiasm and is constantly turning around to see what the rest of the kids in the class are doing. What ideas do you have in working individually with her?

Field Trip! Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) "The voice and vision of special education.” This organization supports special/gifted education professionals, provides resources, an annual conference, resources such as journals, books, online seminars, access to research, and serves as an advocate for special ed legislation and funding Watch the video at out_CEC out_CEC out_CEC Bookmark the site at: me me me

Final Thoughts~ May I be excused? -actual excuse notes written by parents, from My son is under a doctor's care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute him. Please excuse Lisa for being absent. She was sick and I had her shot. Dear School: Please ekscuse John being absent on Jan. 29, 29, 30, and also 33. Chris will not be in school cus he has an acre in his side. Please excuse Ray Friday from school. He has very loose vowels. Please excuse Tommy for being absent yesterday. He had diarrhea and his boots leak.

More Excuses…. Please excuse Jimmy for being. It was his father's fault. Please excuse Jennifer for missing school yesterday. We forgot to get the Sunday paper off the porch, and when we found it Monday, we thought it was Sunday. My daughter was absent yesterday because she was tired. She spent a weekend with the Marines. Please excuse Mary for being absent yesterday. She was in bed with gramps. Maryann was absent December 11-16, because she had a fever, sore throat, headache and upset stomach. Her sister was also sick, fever and sore throat, her brother had a low grade fever and ached all over. I wasn't the best either, sore throat and fever. There must be something going around, her father even got hot last night.