Paraprofessionals
Paraprofessionals play a significant role in the education of our students in public school. Region 10 provides training and technical assistance to district/charter schools in the areas of:
- Meeting the Highly Qualified requirements of NCLB
Please contact Chris Kanouse (chris.kanouse@region10.org) or (972) 348-1680 for assistance with NCLB.
- Effective instructional strategies that support academic achievement
Effective Instructional Strategies
Paraprofessionals are welcome to attend any workshop offered at Region 10. Within the special populations division at Region 10, we typically offer workshops in inclusion support and behavior management. The preschool division also offers workshop in early childhood paraprofessinal training.
Paraprofessional Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one or small group instruction to students
- Provide instructional support to students in a library, lab or media center
- Assist the teacher in classroom management
- Assist in school-wide management
Helpful Resources
Paraprofessional Training: Classroom Management Online Course
National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals
National Clearinghouse for Paraeducator Resources
Texas Education Agency-Guidance on HQ Teachers and Paraprofessional
Contact:
Cindy Pierce, Consultant
Special Populations
972-348-1436, fax: 972-348-1437
cindy.pierce@region10.org