Think you know a few things about paraeducators? Why not take a few minutes to help some people with questions. Yahoo Answers is the largest question and answer site out there with lots great questions and answers: What’s the dfference of a teacher aide and a teacher assistant? Where is the best place to find … Read more
Last year, we posted a popular inspirational video of Dalton Sherman, a young man who reminded educators, “We need you now more than ever.” I don’t know if that video can be matched, but here are a few more to help you get excited about a new school year: Taylor Mali answers the question, “What … Read more
Here is another presentation from today- this one goes through each of the sections of our website and gives a little bit of insight into some of the projects we are planning on working on in the coming months. Enjoy! | View | Upload your own Facebook page for the National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals … Read more
More than 40 instructional aides from schools across Henrico County attended last night’s public hearing on the district’s proposed 2008-09 budget. Their message was clear: Instructional aides should make at least half the salary of teachers. One parent from the school district understands the importance of paraprofessionals: Caroline Nelson, a Henrico parent, called these workers … Read more
If you have been thinking about attending the upcoming National Conference, but are not quite sure what to expect, take a moment to look through a few pictures that were taken at last years conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico or a from the year before in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Doesn’t that look like fun? What are … Read more
From Tacoma, Washington, a thank you to “one of Tacoma’s outstanding paraprofessionals, for her going above and beyond class work.” Janet Caldon praises Christine Wittstock for her participation in a staff development assignment to “smile 10 times to someone who didn’t feel like they deserved it, hadn’t earned it, or didn’t want it:” “As a … Read more
If you are still deciding whether or not to attend the National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals Conference in Hartford, CT next year, take a moment to look at the Keynote Speakers who will be at next year’s conference. In addition, you can download a partial list of conference presenters. Stay tuned for the full conference … Read more
Just in time for Christmas we would like a number of items available for purchase for your favorite paraeducator. To start off there are just a couple of logos, but we will be adding more in the future. Visit the NRCP Paraeducator Store From the store, there are a number of products available with the … Read more
Pat Hensley has 26 years of teaching experience and takes a moment to share some of the things that she has done to create a positive working relationship with the paraprofessionals in her classroom. She goes over many practical tips on how to work together as a team. She explains her feelings towards the role … Read more
The Freetown Elementary School has received a grant for $42,343 to fund paraprofessional positions. From the article: “The paraprofessionals are a great help. You don’t know what you are missing until you take them away,” said Principal Robert Frizelle. Freetown Elementary awarded grant