DSE/PST Meeting by Deborah Wall https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s Paraprofessionals Competencies en-us 2018-02-02 17:40:48 UTC 2023-02-27 14:24:19 UTC hello@padlet.com Effective Communication and Collaborative Relationships dwall12 https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/227603815 What skills are needed?
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing  to team, students, and parents

Listening skills

Being able to adapt to the situation- (less verbal, use visuals)  

Positive non-verbal communication!   :  )  

De-escalation skills




]]> 2018-02-02 17:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/227603815 Positive Behavioral Support dwall12 https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/227604075 What are the skills?
Example:   Fading

understanding purpose of systems 
understanding the WHY of behavioral supports/needs
trauma - how to support (universal strategies)
understanding role (independence vs dependence)
visual schedules (how to create, why to use, how to use, where/when to use)
mindfulness practices
teaching/using Zones and self-regulation tools
]]> 2018-02-02 17:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/227604075 Resources dwall12 https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/227604799 Check out resources]]> 2018-02-02 17:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/227604799 Instructional Strategies dwall12 https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/227606477 What skills are needed?
1- gradual release
2-use of verbal and/or physical prompts
3-task analysis
4-basic reading skills
5-basic math skills
6-basic modification on the fly (inclusive classrooms)
7-behavior change
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Example:
Using Google Doc
When to use technology
Use: I pad/ chrome book, Smart boards- need confidence/ training is needed for basic understanding
Goggle competencies
Capability of learning.executing programs
basic understanding of email/access navigating
Having an open mind regarding technology
flexibility-assessing- data collection
Being able to collaborate/communicate

]]> 2018-02-02 17:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/227606913 Commitment to Professional Growth dwall12 https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/227607870 How can we offer PD?

]]> 2018-02-02 18:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/227607870 Effective Ways to use paras dwall12 https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/233336327 Examples:
-Health Care Needs
-Observation-
-Support of new skills and fading
-Reinforcement of instruction

Non-examples:   
-Instruction of new skills/ behavior, social
-be alone in a room all day long with a student

]]> 2018-02-20 15:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/233336327 Information (DPI) dwall12 https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/233345085 PI 34.01 Definitions. (4) "Aide" means a school employe who works under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher in a school or district whose responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting the lesson plan of the licensed teacher, providing technical assistance to the teacher, helping with classroom control or management, and other duties as assigned. Aides may not serve as substitute teachers.]]> 2018-02-20 16:09:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/233345085 DPI Website: dwall12 https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/233345981 2018-02-20 16:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/233345981 More Resources from Minnesota dwall12 https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/240857295 Also in Livebinder!]]> 2018-03-12 13:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/240857295 Another Minnesota Resource dwall12 https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/240860754 2018-03-12 13:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/240860754 Self-Determination Guide dwall12 https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/240869087 2018-03-12 14:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/240869087 ESSA & Requirements dwall12 https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/242019424 2018-03-14 17:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/242019424 Understanding that students learn and develop in different ways. dwall12 https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/242150327 What skills are needed?
-understanding characteristics of disability areas and how to work with these needs
-"why" and purpose of work with students with access to gen ed curriculum
-understanding trauma responses and how to implement
-when to stop talking (why) as related to disability characteristics, how to ask questions, how to develop independence (self-advocacy), problem solving, allow wait time, let them fail/take risks in a safe environment
-productive struggle]]> 2018-03-15 00:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/242150327 Evaluation of Paraprofessionals dwall12 https://padlet.com/dwall12/cy708u4sd45s/wish/242987779 -Develop a list of expectations and specific roles
-Develop generic list of potential job responsibilities (checklist) so that it can be used to reflect individual expectations
-Should reflect following universal expectations within schools
-Include teacher input, reflection piece (strengths, areas for growth)
-Do teachers need to be trained about effective ways to utilize paras? How can we strengthen those relationships?

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