REMOTE PARAPROFESSIONAL LEARNING PAGE

During the start of COVID-19, Steve put together the following paraprofessional learning pages so that paras could continue to put in meaningful work to support students.

Fiedeldey Consulting LLC is not the author and/or owner of the below resources. These resources have been obtained via the public domain. Credit for ownership each module can be found on the associate website(s) that are linked to each day of para training.

REMOTE PARAPROFESSIONAL LEARNING PAGE
Day 1 - Google Fundamental Training
Day 2 - Digital Citizenship
Day 3 - Role of the Para
Day 4 - Role of the Para (cont.)
Day 5 - Behavior Management
Day 6 - Dyslexia Pt. 1 - Multisensory Structured Literacy
Day 7 - Dyslexia Pt. 2 - Comprehension and Fluency
Day 8 - Dyslexia Pt. 3 - An Overview of Screening, Assessment, Intervention, and Assistive Technology
Day 9 - Learning Disabilities
Day 10 - Child Development / Crisis Intervention
Day 11 - Social Emotional Learning
Day 12 - ISF / Mindfulness
Day 13 - Trauma Informed
Day 14 - Trauma Informed Suicide Prevention
Day 15 - Trauma Informed Considerations
Day 16 - Autism and Trauma
Day 17 - Positive Psychology
Day 18 - Positive Psychology (cont.)
Day 19 - Positive Psychology (cont.)
Days 20 - 34 - Autism Certification Center: Foundations of Evidence-Based Strategies
Day 35 - Seizures / Epilepsy
Days 36 - 39 - Preschool



Day 1 - Google Fundamental Training

Make sure you are logged into your school Google account (via your school email)


Complete the following sections of Unit 1 and the corresponding questions in each. In the bottom right hand corner of the page you transition to the next section. Please complete the following sections:

-Introduction

-Explore the benefits of the Classroom and Encourage Twenty-First Century Work Habits

-Get Familiar with Google Tools for Digital Classroom

-Create Safe, Responsible Digital Citizens

-Think Beyond the Textbook

-Unit Review


(Be careful ... after the Unit Review the lesson will continue. You are only responsible for completing Unit 1)

Day 2 - Digital Citizenship

Complete the following modules and take the associated quizzes:


Introduction - Why Teach Digital Citizenship and Safety?

Unit #1 - Teach Students About Internet Safety and Privacy

Unit#2 - Online Safety on the Go

Unit #3 - Savvy Searching

Unit #4 - Stay Safe from Phishing and Scams

Unit #5 - Manage Your Online Reputation


(Use next at the bottom right of each window to go to the next section. Make sure you are only completing the units required above)

Day 3 - Role of the Para

Watch the video "The Role of the Paraprofessional"

(Click on the icon in the lower right hand corner of the video to view full screen)


Read chapters 1 & 2 of the Paraprofessional Handbook (click on text to link to the reading)

Day 4 - Role of the Para (cont.)

Read chapters 3 - 8 of the Paraprofessional Handbook (click on text to link to the reading)

Day 5 - Behavior Management

Watch the following videos:

"Behavior Management in the Classroom"

"Classroom Behavior Management Part II"

"Paraprofessional Training"

(Click on the icon in the lower right hand corner of the videos to view full screen)

Day 6 - Dyslexia Pt. 1 - Multisensory Structured Literacy

Watch the attached video

Here is a pdf of the slides

Materials

(Click on the icon in the lower right hand corner of the video to view full screen)

Day 7 - Dyslexia Pt. 2 - Comprehension and Fluency


Watch the attached video

Here is a pdf of the slides on comprehension

Here is a pdf of the slides on fluency

(Click on the icon in the lower right hand corner of the video to view full screen)

Day 8 - Dyslexia Pt. 3 - An Overview of Screening, Assessment, Intervention, and Assistive Technology

Watch the attached video

Here is a pdf of the slides

(Click on the icon in the lower right hand corner of the video to view full screen)

Day 9 - Learning Disabilities


Watch the attached videos from Richard Lavoie:

  • "How Difficult Can This Be - The F.A.T. City Workshop
  • "Last One Picked, First One Picked on"

(Click on the icon in the lower right hand corner of the videos to view full screen)

Day 10 - Child Development / Crisis Intervention

Watch the attached videos:

  • "Cognitive Development and Learning in Young Children"
  • "C-SSRS Screening Training - English (USA)" - Note: Paraprofessionals will NEVER be asked to administer this screening but it is important to have background knowledge since paras are often the closest to students and the first to hear these types of comments.

(Click on the icon in the lower right hand corner of the videos to view full screen)

Day 11 - Social Emotional Learning

Watch the attached videos :

  • Intro to Social Emotional Learning
  • Social Emotional Learning and Resilience in the Classroom

(Click on the icon in the lower right hand corner of the videos to view full screen)

Day 12 - ISF / Mindfulness

Watch the attached video:

  • "Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF) 101: An Introduction"
  • "C-TLC Webinar: A Districtwide Approach to Coordinating Mindfulness Implementation"

(Click on the icon in the lower right hand corner of the videos to view full screen)

Day 13 - Trauma Informed

Watch the attached videos :

  • "Webinar #1: Trauma Informed Skill for Educators (TSIE) - Part 1 (of 2): Trauma 101"
  • "Webinar #2: Trauma Informed Skills for Educators (TISE): Trauma-Responsive Skills and Strategies"

(Click on the icon in the lower right hand corner of the videos to view full screen)

Day 14 - Trauma Informed Suicide Prevention

Watch the attached video:

  • "MH & SLO #2: Trauma-Informed Suicide Prevention for Educators: Stories, Science, & Strategies"
  • "Youth Suicide: Early Detection of Warning Signs and Identifying Risk Factors"

(Click on the icon in the lower right hand corner of the videos to view full screen)

Day 15 - Trauma Informed Considerations

Watch the attached videos :

  • "Creating Trauma-Informed School Policies: A Practice Forum for School and Mental Health Leadership"
  • "The Parallel Process: Trauma-Informed Considerations for Individuals and Organizations"

(Click on the icon in the lower right hand corner of the videos to view full screen)

Day 16 - Autism and Trauma

Watch the attached video:

  • "Autism and Trauma: The Intersection"

(Click on the icon in the lower right hand corner of the videos to view full screen)

Day 17 - Positive Psychology

Watch the following video:

  • Positive Psychology with Martin Seligman

(Click on the icon in the lower right hand corner of the videos to view full screen)

Days 20 - 34 - Autism Certification Center: Foundations of Evidence-Based Strategies

Developed by the ACC, provides real-life, practical, evidence-based tools and training to empower people with autism and their families. A team of autistic individuals, researchers, clinicians, families and experts worked together to develop the content which aims to inform and educate in an easy-to-follow, mobile-friendly way. (Note this free access ends June 1st)

Visit https://autismcertificationcenter.org/get-started, enter your information to create a new account, and click "Continue" in the bottom left.

Once your account has been created the following courses will be available by clicking "Go to Dashboard" to access the module: Foundations of Evidence-Based Strategies (Individual)



  • Many Faces of Autism

A free course that will introduce you to characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and dispel common misconceptions through the experiences and perspectives of individuals on the autism spectrum. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, neighbor, co-worker, teacher, bus driver, or librarian, you will find valuable insights and information in this 90-minute course.

Estimated Time to Complete Course: 1.5 clock hours





  • Foundations of Evidence-Based Strategies - Toddler and Preschool Age

Early childhood is an important time to help young children with ASD to develop critical language and learning skills. With video examples in homes and preschool classrooms, this course will introduce you to evidence-based strategies that can be used in natural environments during typical routines and activities of toddlers and preschoolers. This course takes approximately 10.5 hours to complete. Prerequisite: Many Faces of Autism

Estimated Time to Complete Course: 10.5 clock hours



  • Foundations of Evidence-Based Strategies - School Age

During the elementary and middle school years, school-aged individuals with ASD are developing skills in many areas that will impact their futures. This course presents evidence-based strategies in action in home, school and community environments. This course takes approximately 10.5 hours to complete. Prerequisite: Many Faces of Autism

Estimated Time to Complete Course: 10.5 clock hours




  • Foundations of Evidence-Based Strategies - Transition Age

Adolescents and young adults with ASD need many critical skills as they prepare for transitioning from high school into their own, unique adult lives. This course will show you how to use evidence-based strategies to support individuals who are transition-aged and young adults through video examples at home, school, work, and in the community. This course takes approximately 10.5 hours to complete. Prerequisite: Many Faces of Autism

Estimated Time to Complete Course: 10.5 clock hours


Day 35 - Seizures / Epilepsy

Watch the following videos:

  • "The basics of seizures and epilepsy in children and adults"
  • "Comorbidities in Epilepsy"
  • "Seizures in School"

(Click on the icon in the lower right hand corner of the videos to view full screen)