Break-Out Sessions

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LAST YEAR’S BREAK-OUT SESSIONS:

A Toolbox Full of Essentials Needed for a Sucessful Mentor Program

Kristen Heiser
Assisting with Early Literacy Instruction Ana Pomar, Betty Ashbaker
Building Working Relationships as an Effective Member of the Team Miranda Brand, Verlinda Ruble
Classroom Management for Paraeducators – What Can I Do April Strumpf, Janice Reese
Considerations for Online Training to Paraeducators Sarah N. Douglas
Early Intervention Assistant Kristine Gose
Ethical and Legal Issues Concerning Paraeducators Kent Gerlach
Evidence-Based Interventions for Teaching Students with Autism Paul Bates
Fostering Collaboration in Inclusive Settings:  The Special Education Students at a Glance Approach Dr. Beth Jones
Hands On Math Activities that Buzz! Amy Serda-King
Heart & Head:  Meeting the Social & Emotional Learning Needs of Students Leonard Edmonds
Helping Kids Read Fluently Nancy K. French
Improving Communication Between Teachers and Paraeducators Tiffany Rodriguez
Increasing Student Independence Sean Kavanaugh, Stefanie Carbone
In-Step and In-Synch:  6 Social Skills for Effective Paraeducator/Teacher Partnerships Mary Hull
Instructional Strategies That Will Make the English Learner Buzz! Araceli Avila, Kathryn Brown
It’s Bar Time:  Join Us For a Happy Hour of Behavior and Academic RTI Darlene Redclift, Erin Kelts
Learning to Manage Change Jan Stivers
Lessons Learned-California’s Early Intervention Assistance Certificate Program Community College Personnel Preparation Project Cheryl A. Allen
Managing the Melt-Down Paul Bates
Nobody Told Me About This! Bonnie Lotzer
On-Time and On-Demand Professional Development for Paraeducators Araceli Avila, Kathryn Brown
Para and Teacher:  And The Two Shall Become One Leonard Edmonds
Para Intervention Team (P.I.T. Crew) Holly Fitzgerald, Joyce Houston, Tina Pizzitola
Para to Teacher 1994 to Present Steve Brandick
Paraeducator Portfolios: Planning for Success Carol A. Long, Suzanne Koprowski
Paraprofessionals:  Advocating for the Profession Julie Bowman, Lauren Samet
PA’s Special Education Paraprofessional Initiative:  A Comprehensive Approach Jennifer Goldbloom, Wendy Farone
Preparing Early Childhood Paraeducators to work in 21st Century Settings Melanie Nollsch, Susan Simon
Strategies for Paraeducators to Encourage Student Independence and Facilitate Social Interactions Tiffany Rodriguez
Teacher and Pararprofessional Partnership in Co-Organizing Daily Activities at the Special Education Student Program Level Regina Marie Moreno
Teaching Multi-Step Skills to Students with Severe Disabilities Sarah N. Douglas
Teaming: The Classroom Teacher and the Paraeducator Sharon Duncan
The 21st Century Para Asleigh Molloy
The Holland Self-Directed Search Thalia Moshoyannis
The Paraprofessional’s Role in Supporting Students who Receive Special Education Services Dawn White
The Role of the Paraeducator in Transition:  Planning for Life After High School for Students with Disabilities Vickie J. Mitchell
The Wingman:  Roles and Responsibilities of the Paraeducator Ada Winford & Julie Battles
To Be or Not to Be Intrusive in Inclusive Settings Mary Lasater
True Colors Liz Picone
Understanding the Conflict Cycle Adrian Sorrell
Using Learning Styles to Support Struggling Learners:   A Hands-On Session Ludmilla Battista, Miranda Brand, Verlinda Ruble
Why is He Acting Like That!  Understanding and Reducing Challenging Behaviors Sherrie Routin
Work-Life Balance for Educators:  Achievable or the Impossible Dream? Veronica Hepworth, William Hepworth