View Seminar: On Demand: Special Ed Professional Development (Paraprofessionals: Best Practices)
| Seminar Name | On Demand: Special Ed Professional Development (Paraprofessionals: Best Practices) |
|---|---|
| Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| External Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| Seminar Full Desc | Not set |
| Seminar Date | 08/28/2025 |
| Opening Time | 9:00 am |
| Closing Time | 11:00 pm |
| Last Day To Register | 08/27/2025 [ Note: After this date, participation changes can be requested by e-mailing Laurie Sledge ] |
| Twin Seminar | Not set |
| Seminar Audience | Not set |
| Seminar Prerequisites | Not set |
| Seminar Topics, Concepts & Resources | Special Education Professional Development |
| Seminar Broadcast Notes | Not set |
| Seminar Objectives | Understand the distinct roles of teacher aides and teaching assistants under NY State Education Law.
Learn and practice effective prompting strategies to support student learning and independence. Differentiate between accommodations and modifications, including classroom application. Explore strategies to support students with diverse needs, including those with disabilities such as ASD, ADHD, ODD, and communication challenges. Gain tools for proactive behavior management and de-escalation. Strengthen collaboration and communication with teachers and educational teams. |
| Work Summary | Penny for Your Thoughts icebreaker to connect personal experience to professional qualities.
Think-Pair-Share discussions about their roles and responsibilities in supporting teachers and students. FERPA Quiz & Discussion to reinforce confidentiality expectations. Equity vs. Equality Reflection using visual prompts and discussion. Accommodation vs. Modification Scenarios to practice identifying supports. Prompting Practice small group role-playing of different types of prompts and strategies for fading support. Role-Playing Scenarios to practice behavior management and de-escalation strategies with students demonstrating ADHD, ASD, ODD, and LD-related challenges. Reflection & Discussion on applying strategies in their daily work and planning next steps for professional growth. |
| Assessment of Learning | Discussion & Share-Outs: Participants shared their thinking during group discussions, demonstrating understanding of key concepts.
Scenario Practice: Small-group responses to accommodations/modifications and role-play scenarios allowed facilitators to gauge comprehension and application of strategies. FERPA Quiz Responses: Checked participant understanding of confidentiality requirements. Reflection Questions: Participants wrote or shared aloud how they will apply strategies to support diverse learners, allowing the facilitator to assess transfer of learning to real-world contexts. |
| Evaluation Summary Notes | Not set |
| Needed Changes | Not set |
| Next Steps | Not set |
| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | Scio Central School District |
| Location | Scio Central School |
| Site Status | On Demand |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Seminar Status | Held |
| Workshop | On Demand: Special Ed Professional Development |
| Starting Registration | 8:30 am |
| Credit Hours | 2.00 |
| CTLE Eligible | Yes |
| Social Worker Continuing Ed | No |
| Course Type | Not set |
| Online Course Instructions | Not set |
| Online Course Url | Not set |
| Online Course Pass Code | Not set |
| Provider | 529 - Professional Development |
| Category | 529.050 - ISS Special Education PD |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Not set |
| Cancelled Date | Not set |
| Added By | Elisabeth Phinney |
| Seminar Id | 10994 |
CTLE Activities
- Content
- Pedagogy
Facilitators
Districts That Can Send Participants
- Scio Central School
Districts That Are Paying For Participants
- 10994-23
Districts That Are Paying For Facilitators
- 10994-23
Learning Standards
- 2 Knowledge of Content and Instruction
- 3 Instructional Practice
- 4 Learning Environment
- 7 Professional Growth