Over 60 participants from 9 States registered for our Central Regional conference, held December 8th -9th. When asked what they enjoyed most about the conference, participants responded with: “Overall, I enjoyed all the topics of the conference.” “The laughing yoga” “I found Matthew Wappett’s presentation on stress and laughter to be very engaging, informative, and … Read more
The NRCP Leadership Meetings are open to “National/State Paraeducator Leaders”, that is, people who are engaged in activities to promote paraeducator leadership at a variety of levels within their respective districts, states or countries. For example, state staff; state or regional training and TA staff; higher education personnel; persons promoting leadership through involvement in various … Read more
Over 225 participants from 16 States registered for our Western Regional conference, held October 26-28th and we have been getting excellent feedback including: “The conference was exceptional and has offered me more opportunities to better serve my kids. I will be working on my team skills as well as my personal health and abilities. I’m … Read more
Our upcoming Regional Conferences will highlight four amazing sessions with outstanding presenters. We hope you are all excited for the three Regional Conferences to be held in October, December and January. Check here for dates and registration links: https://nrcpara.org/conference/ Session 1: NO! DON’T! STOP! … So How Exactly is That Working for You? “Says and … Read more
The National Resource Center for Paraeducators is excited to call the Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE) home (as of January 2021). Do not worry! The NRCP is still located in beautiful northern Utah at the Utah State University campus. TAESE is part of the Technical Assistance Division for the Institute … Read more
Join us BEGINNING Fall 2021 for 2 days of virtual professional learning, networking, & support. Teachers, administrators, parents, policymakers, representatives of colleges, universities, unions, and other professional organizations are welcome too! SAVE THE DATES!! Western Regional Conference October 27-28, 2021 Western Leadership Meeting October 26th Register Here: https://cvent.me/0K9xoZ Central Regional NRCP Conference December 8-9, 2021 Central … Read more
OSERS would like to share this earlier post from the U.S. Department of Education regarding the School Staff Vaccination Program.March 9, 2021Dear Educators,On March 2, 2021, President Biden challenged all states, territories, and the District of Columbia to ensure every pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade (pre-K through 12) educator and school staff member and every childcare worker … Read more
Submitted by Theresa Freeman Here is what Theresa had to say about her school’s awesome paraeducator Jen. I wrote this about the paraeducator in our first grade classroom. Just want to share so paras understand how much they are appreciated. Paraprofessional: a person to whom a particular aspect of a professional task is delegated but … Read more
The National Resource Center changed its name from “Paraprofessionals” to “Paraeducators” in 1989. Wondering why?
Interview by Wangui Njuguna, Education Daily with Marilyn Likins, Executive Director, National Resource Center for Paraeducators. Q: In your role as executive director for the National Resource Center for Paraeducators what do you hear from paraeducators about the supports they need in schools? A: Paraeducators need to have a thorough understanding of their roles and … Read more