Welcome to the Every Child Counts Symposium. This online schedule is being updated daily. Check back for updates to session dates/times and locations. We hope you’ll join us in Anaheim in February. More information on the event can be found here.
Effective utilization and training of para-educators are commonly reported challenges by teachers and administrators. The presenter will highlight the ethical and liability issues associated with the use of inadequately trained ns supervised para-educators. The session will provide information with regards to developing policies to guide teachers and administrators. Additionally, the presenter will share research based para-educator supervision related functions and interactive tools that the licensed professionals in schools can use, under the guidance of the school/district leaders, to direct, support, and monitor the work of the para-educators. Resources and tools with regards to in-service and on-the job training of para-educators will also be shared. The presenter will also discuss the critical role of the school and district leaders’ in providing supports for collaborative working relationships among team members
