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2nd Edition

The Paraprofessional's Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Class

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Julie Causton, Kate MacLeod

  • The Paraprofessional's Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Class

192 pages
2021
ISBN: 9781681254517

What does a great teaching assistant need to know and do? You’ll find real-world answers from two experts in the second edition of this bestselling guidebook. Passionate inclusion advocates Julie Causton and Kate MacLeod bring you a supremely practical guide to surviving and thriving as an integral part of your school’s inclusive team. You’ll get immediately applicable strategies for mastering every facet of your complex role: collaborating with other team members, selecting accommodations and modifications, facilitating peer connections, fading your support, and much more. And you’ll find a treasure trove of tools—including activities, learning checks, reproducible templates, FAQs, and short to-do lists—to help you reflect on your practice and strengthen your daily work.

An essential hands-on guide for new and seasoned paraprofessionals—and a must-have for the educators and other professionals who support them—this empowering book takes the guesswork out of this critical classroom role so you can help students with disabilities reach their full potential.

New in the 2nd Edition:

  • New chapter on Respectful Support for Developing Student Independence
  • More on key topics such as collaboration, presuming competence, and supporting social and academic success for students with diverse abilities
  • New and updated research, practices, digital tools, resources, examples, quiz questions, and reflection activities throughout the book
  • Package of online materials, including printable activities, forms, and worksheets

Table of Contents

About the Forms and Online Materials

About the Facilitator’s Guide to The Paraprofessional’s Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Classrooms, Second Edition

About the Authors

Foreword - Shelley Moore

Preface

Acknowledgements

  1. The Paraprofessional
  2. Inclusive Education
  3. Special Education
  4. Collaborating with Others
  5. Rethinking Your Students: Presuming Competence
  6. Providing Academic Supports
  7. Providing Social Supports
  8. Providing Behavioral Support
  9. Respectful Support for Developing Student Independence
  10. Supporting Yourself

References

Index

"Paraprofessionals are some of the unsung heroes of inclusive education...This book provides a wealth of practical tips and tools and will be immediately useful for paraprofessionals and the teachers who supervise them."
- Cheryl Jorgensen, Inclusive Education Consultant

"This essential handbook provides foundational orientation and training content for paraprofessionals. Its accessible style, focus on inclusive contexts, and practical applications should make it a go-to resource for collaborative teams."
- Michael Giangreco, University of Vermont, Center on Disability & Community Inclusion

"Now, more than ever, we must commit to supporting paras who are fundamental to the success of so many children regardless of service delivery model or location. This reader-friendly handbook offers the key information, tools, and practical solutions paras need to fully include all students."
- Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, author, speaker, and educational consultant

"Wow! Finally, a resource for paraeducators, teachers, principals, and district leaders that can actually be understood and applied in the classroom. The Paraprofessional Handbook offers unique insights into the roles and responsibilities of a para and brings to light important topics that need to be addressed before working with students."
- Dr. Paul Gordon, Superintendent of Schools, Wenatchee School District

"Best PD book I have read in years. Practical and fun, it provides support and dignity to the person on the education team who has been undervalued for decades—the paraprofessional. Our paraprofessionals are vital to our students’ success."
- Shelly Habegger, Barberton City School District- Ohio, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

"Whether you are a paraprofessional looking for ways to support students, collaborate, and communicate with team members; a teacher who is seeking ideas for educating and supporting the paraprofessionals on your team; or an administrator needing guidance on how to supervise programs or grow an inclusive school, this book will provide answers, ideas, and many, many ‘ah-ha!’ moments."
- Paula Kluth, Author of “You’re Going to Love This Kid!”