Behavior Support Strategies for Education Paraprofessionals

Behavior Support Strategies for Education Paraprofessionals

Author: Will Henson Psy D.

Publisher: Booksurge Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781419696121

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"Education paraprofessionals are often tasked with managing challenging behaviors in both general and special education settings. This book is designed to help paraprofessionals learn important concepts for working with disruptive behaviors. This book covers: how to understand the function of a behavior ; the importance of positive, proactive and collaborative methods for addressing behaviors ; details on many different types of behavior techniques with examples and sample dialogue ; an in-depth discussion of professional boundry (sic) delimmas (sic) when working with students ; de-escalation and risk management skills ; an explanation of common disability categories and psychological diagnoses"--p.4 of cover.


How to be a Para Pro

How to be a Para Pro

Author: Diane Twachtman-Cullen

Publisher: Starfish Speciality Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780966652918

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This text carefully addresses the difficulties encountered by teaching or classroom assistants working with children with pervasive developmental disorder, autism and Asperger syndrome.


The Paraprofessional's Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Classrooms

The Paraprofessional's Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Classrooms

Author: Julie Causton

Publisher:

Published: 2020-12

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781681254524

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"Discover everything a great paraprofessional needs to know and do in the second edition of this bestselling guidebook! Acclaimed inclusion expert Julie Causton and new co-author Kate MacLeod bring you a supremely practical guide to every facet of your complex role: partnering with teachers, selecting accommodations and modifications, facilitating peer connections, fading your support, and much more. WHAT'S NEW: 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, resources, examples, quiz questions, and reflection activities throughout the book, Package of online materials, including printable activities, forms, and worksheets"--


Paraprofessionals and Teachers Working Together

Paraprofessionals and Teachers Working Together

Author: Susan Gingras Fitzell

Publisher:

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9781932995077

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This book is a must read for all general and special education teachers and paraprofessionals, though anyone who works with children would benefit from reading it. Consider it a playbook for successful behavioral management and collaborative support of a child's educational advancement. Teachers and paraprofessionals are given communication strategies to consider when working together. With the help of the handbook, educators can avoid any confusion or contradictions of teaching methods. Managing behavior and providing academic support to students is also outlined. The book is packed with supplemental material for reuse, including a plethora of strategic checklists and chart templates for recording student data. The second edition provides more! Instructions on effective strategies are supplied with forms and charts to prepare educators. Personal checklists included in the book outline the steps necessary to achieve positive changes in behavior and information retention in students. Other forms and charts organize data to assist in making informed decisions about what techniques will have the best success. Paraprofessionals and teachers are encouraged to take full advantage of having the organizational tools already created for them.


Positive Behavior Support at the Tertiary Level

Positive Behavior Support at the Tertiary Level

Author: Laura A. Riffel

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2011-05-04

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1412982014

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This book focuses on tier three behavior support for students who exhibit very challenging behavior and who require intensive individual instruction to modify it. The educator will be able to read the book and use the information to successfully implement a functional behavior assessment. The result will be a behavioral intervention plan which is based on data and positive and proactive strategies rather than on adult reactions to negative behavior. This easy-to-use guide will help K-12 educators understand the importance of having a plan and includes: - An overview of functional support - A problem solving model - Data collection techniques and tools - Antecedent and consequence modifications - Replacement behavior teaching - Behavioral intervention planning with highlights from real students


Leadership Perspectives

Leadership Perspectives

Author: Alan Hooper

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-05-15

Total Pages: 684

ISBN-13: 1351922548

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This definitive reference work is designed to meet a need for all those who have an interest in Leadership; be they students at business schools, academic researchers, leadership consultants or practical leaders. At last, we have a collection of seminal peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in one convenient volume. All the members of the Editorial Team have an association with the renowned Centre for Leadership Studies at Exeter University and they have chosen their articles around six core themes: Understanding Leadership; Relationships; Power and Leadership; Leadership, Identity and Difference; Imagination; Spirituality in Organizations. These themes cover a broad spectrum of Leadership and this volume enables people to access some of the best writing on this fascinating topic, all in one publication.


The Paraprofessional's Essential Guide to Inclusive Education

The Paraprofessional's Essential Guide to Inclusive Education

Author: Peggy A. Hammeken

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2008-11-26

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1412966116

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"A well-designed reference and learning tool for paraprofessionals. The valuable templates can easily be reproduced and used with students."-Renee Bernhardt, Special Education TeacherJohnston Elementary School, Woodstock, GA "This is a great guide. I have already used excerpts for an informal paraprofessional workshop in my school. The paraeducators thought that it covered all the areas of concern that they have. They couldn't believe how many ready-to-use ideas it had."-Dawne Dragonetti, Special Education Teacher and Instructional CoachCenter School, Stow, MAHundreds of strategies that promote success for struggling students in inclusive classrooms!Paraprofessionals are essential in helping students with special needs access the general education curriculum and receive the individualized attention they need. This updated edition of Inclusion: An Essential Guide for the Paraprofessional answers paraprofessionals' most common questions and provides extensive strategies for all content areas. Developed as a daily, hands-on working manual, the completely revised edition includes a new chapter on reading, expanded chapters throughout, additional activities for classroom use, more than 75 new strategies, and more than 50 forms available on a CD-ROM for easy reproduction. Ideal for experienced or novice paraprofessionals, this volume includes techniques for supporting students in reading, spelling, language, and mathematics, and covers topics such as:Inclusive practices Policies, procedures, and schedules Accommodations and modifications for the classroom Communication and organizational skills Peer tutoring Behavior management Confidentiality and reportingAlso an appropriate handbook for working with general education students who may need additional help to experience academic success, this resource provides the ideal support for all paraprofessionals working in the general education classroom.


Paraprofessionals in the Classroom

Paraprofessionals in the Classroom

Author: Betty Ashbaker

Publisher:

Published: 2012-01-26

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780132659826

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This guide explores the roles and duties of K-12 paraprofessionals in both general education and special education settings. This edition includes more details on supervision, new tactics for behavior management, and forms designed to help paraprofessionals manage their daily tasks.