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Words of Wisdom from Anna Lou Pickett

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We have a number of videos from the 2008 National Conference that we will be sharing in the next few weeks. To begin with, here is a short 2-minute clip of Ann Lou Pickett, the founder of the National Resources Center for Paraprofessionals. Anna Lou shares how she became interested in paraprofesssionals, some of the … Read more

Dalton Sherman- I Believe in Me, Do You Believe in Me?

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This is an outstanding video to watch as you begin the school year: From Dalton Sherman: There’s probably easier ways to make a living, but I want to tell you, on behalf of all of the students in Dallas, we need you. We need you now more than ever. Additional Links: Every. Educator. Must. Watch. … Read more

Teacher Assistant Nominated for State Award

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From Ocala, Florida, a well done article on Katrina Lamar, a 24-year veteran teacher assistant who was selected as Marion County’s School-Related Person of the Year. From Superintendent of Schools Jim Yancey: “In addition to her family and professional commitments, and as a breast cancer survivor, she helps counsel others facing difficult times with this … Read more

More Conference Presentations

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Here are three more presentations from our recent National Conference: Paraprofessionals Fueling Change Dr. Ashley Molloy Building Foundations for Para-professionalism Ann Birch, Dr. Jill Morgan Paraprofessionals As Certified Educators Pamela O. Brucker, Southern Connecticut State University and Dana Corriveau, Connecticut State Department of Education

Pictures from the 2008 National Conference

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The first batch of pictures from the 2008 National Conference in Hartford, CT are now available. Updated More pictures added Friday, April 18th Look for more to be added in the coming days! View and comment on the pictures here

Para Educator of the Year by the National Association for Bilingual Education

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Whether her students call her “schoolteacher” or “maestra de escuela,” Josie Guillen will be ready with all the answers to their questions – in either language. Congratulations to Jose Guillen from South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Arizona who was recently named the Para Educator of the Year by the National Association for Bilingual Education. … Read more

Congratulations to Vermont-NEA Education Support Professional of the Year!

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Here is a little bit about Becky Auger from the article: “Becky represents the professionalism and dedication that all educators demonstrate daily in our state’s excellent public schools,” said Vermont-NEA President Angelo Dorta. “I and the members of Vermont-NEA are extremely proud of her achievement.” Auger is one of three paraeducators who lead the school’s … Read more